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Press release… [Rimini, Italy – October 30 to November 1, 2024 ] The World Union of Wholesale Markets is thrilled to announce its upcoming conference in Rimini, Italy. This event will provide a vital platform for WUWM members to engage in high-level discussions and share insights on the evolving role of wholesale markets …

In Europe, where the market changes seasonally, the availability of milk cream boosts in November and December as milk production increases and fresh demand decreases. However, demand for cheese in the European Union is expected to put a strain on butter supply… Butter According to dairy supplier Maxum Foods, which …

Deforestation continued last year at a rate far beyond pledges to end the practice by 2030, according to a major study published Tuesday. Forests nearly the size of Ireland were lost in 2023, according to two dozen research organizations, NGOs, and advocacy groups, with 6.37 million hectares (15.7 million acres) of …

Right to foods for a better life and a better future! The world’s farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population yet, hunger persists. Around 733 million people are facing hunger in the world due to repeated weather shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the pandemic. This impacts the …

The year 2024 has been determined as the hottest year recorded in Türkiye since 1971 with an average temperature of 16.8 degrees Celsius. There were 900 extreme natural events in 8 months; among these events, the forest fire in Izmir province, heavy rainfall in Antalya province and lightning strikes in …

By Nazrin Abdul, AZERNEWS The UN General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution designating 2026 as the “International Year of Women Farmers,” highlighting the challenges encountered by women in agricultural systems worldwide, Azernews reports. The resolution underscores the importance of addressing these obstacles and emphasizes initiatives aimed at promoting awareness, implementing effective policies, …

The theme for the International Day of Rural Women (15 October), “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All”, highlights the essential role that rural women and girls play in the food systems of the world. From production of crops to processing, preparing and distributing foods, women’s labour – paid and …

Harsh weather affecting major global exporters is reducing wheat output and cutting inventories that have already been projected to hit nine-year lows while fuelling a sudden uptick in prices. Dryness afflicting suppliers from Russia, the world’s biggest, to Argentina, is making food production vulnerable as recent Russian attacks on grain ships …

A UK-based company, Osy Group, draws attention with its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology developed to extend the shelf life of fresh foods and reduce food waste by 50 percent. This new technology aims to reduce wastage by preserving the freshness of products such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken and …