John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Hunger, Vegan, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

Think you don't want to eat insects? Try eating a cricket

Insects are delicious and nutritious and can be grown in shipping containers in the middle of cities and towns. Is it time Australians joined the 2 billion people around the world who eat insects daily?

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Pest Control, Sustainability, Insects, Ag Africa, Ag Middle East,

How are locusts & worms helping with food sustainability in Kuwait?

Since January, many farmers in East Africa have seen their land besieged by swarms of hundreds of billions of locusts. #InspireMiddleEast

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Vegetables, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Potatoes, Government / Policies, Tomato,

Episode 1: Spinach, Tomatoes, and Potatoes: What Do They All Have In Common?

We know that all three are vegetables, or two vegetables and a fruit if you will, but what else do they have in common? Take a virtual trip with us to Italy,...

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TOPIC(S): Poultry, Food/Nutrition, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Ag United Kingdom,

08/26/2020 SOURCE: www.fastcompany.com

American chickens covered in chlorine have become a hot-button Brexit issue in Britain

Spraying chicken with chlorine is a quick fix for poor hygiene standards in U.S. agriculture. But as Britain looks to a trade deal with the U.S. to replace the EU, its consumers are wary of lax standards—especially the chickens.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID,

How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses

Forests provide an essential buffer between people and wildlife — and the viruses they carry. Global agriculture is destroying forests, harming biodiversity and may be putting human life at risk.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research, World Hunger, Ag Africa,

Women-led Agribusinesses are Boosting Nutrition in Africa | Black Star News

[Women-led Agribusinesses\Africa] Sangoleye: “My personal experience opened me up to the dearth of nutrient dense, affordable meal solutions for infants and young children.” Photo: Facebook

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, GMO's, Ag India,

08/25/2020 SOURCE: www.livemint.com

These are findings from a new global FATitudes study by American corporation Cargill.

Study says 78% Indian consumers check for fat and oil in packaged food

Around 89% of Chinese consumers are concerned about fats and oils, while the figure stands at 68% globally.The FATitude report has been curated to highlight the evolving consumer perspective towards changing lifestyle and its requirements

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Matthew Kroger
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Topics: Soil Health, Beekeeping, Food/Nutrition,

Chemicals kill. Why do we want nerve gas on our green peppers? Why? Our soils are being turned to dirt and we all seem to think is OK and no big deal!

Insect “Armageddon”: 5 Crucial Questions Answered

A recent study has stoked concerns about flying bugs 

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition,

It's an early pumpkin season everywhere

Pumpkin Spice Arrives Early This Year

7-Eleven, Starbucks and Dunkin’ are rolling out the seasonal flavor.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Pesticides, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Pest Control, Ag Africa, Coronavirus/COVID,

Africa strives to tackle food security challenges brought by COVID-19 pandemic, locust invasion

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | As African countries continue to battle the unrelenting COVID-19 pandemic, they are making gains on the frontline against massive swarms of the desert locusts that have been threatening the region’s food security. Experts in different countries attribute the gains against the voracious migratory pests to combined country, regional and international …