Consistent, dependable access to sufficient quantities of nutritious food—a concept known as food security—has become a critical issue of our time. Scarcity and inflation are spiking food prices, ...

People need reliable access to sufficient, nutritious and affordable food to maintain their health and well-being. However, natural and socio-economic disruptions can jeopardize the security of food ...

Microbiological processes are vitally important to almost all stages of the food production process. It has been recognized that enhancing microbiological processes can have a beneficial impact on ...

Urban agriculture encompasses a range of practices—from community gardens and rooftop greenhouses to vertical farms and indoor hydroponic systems—that integrate food production into densely populated ...

Water scarcity is one of the most pressing development challenges of our time. Today, 2.4 billion people live in water-stressed countries. Many are smallholder farmers who already struggle to meet ...

“Food security” embraces the many complex factors and systems that describe our relationship with food, including health, environmental, and economic outcomes. Imagine a food security framework as a ...

The Bayer Foundation, in partnership with the Impact Hub Network, has announced funding and support for 15 women entrepreneurs tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges, including inadequate ...

Another major burden facing Jamaica is food waste. Ironically, while many families struggle with rising food costs and food ...