Global food insecurity surges as almost 300 million face 'acute hunger': report

UN agencies and development groups have reported that food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023, with some 282 million people suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts, particularly in Gaza ... Read More

Surge in Global Buttress Closures Demand in Food & Beverage Sector, Expected to Grow at a 7% CAGR by 2032

Global sales of buttress closures are expected to achieve a substantial market value in 2022 and exhibit considerable growth by 2032, with a predicted growth rate of 7% throughout the forecast period ... Read More

The US is one of the world's least trade-oriented countries—despite laying groundwork for today's globalized system

Given the spate of news about international trade lately, Americans might be surprised to learn that the U.S. isn't very dependent on it. Indeed, looking at trade as a percentage of gross domestic ... Read More

Blinken Tells China to Manage Ties ‘Responsibly’ as Talks Begin

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the world’s largest economies must “lay out our differences,” as he began two days of talks in China, with the threat of US sanctions targeting Beijing over its ... Read More

Leading the Charge Against Climate Change: World's Largest Green Olivine Mineral Reserve Cleansing Land, Air, and Water

Climate change casts a shadow over billions worldwide, as natural disasters, environmental degradation, and erratic weather patterns disrupt crops, deplete food ... Read More

Investment News: FTSE Hits All-Time High

Today’s news will be a boost to the City of ... Nowadays, British stocks make up about 4% of the global developed market as measured by the MSCI World Index, down from 10% a decade ago. Over the past ... Read More

Column: Changing our lives is scary. But the climate crisis is way scarier

“Change begets change begets change,” warned the Janitor. Read More

Consumers are dedicated to improving health and wellness, grapple with cost of better-for-you products, Nutiani finds

The premium price associated with better-for-you products might be a purchase barrier for consumers, almost half of whom (41%) say these products cost too much, Nutiani found in data from a global ... Read More

Massive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong, threatening millions

Severe flooding in Guangdong prompts emergency measures. Ministry of Water Resources issues advisory. Power outages reported in Zhaoqing. Schools susp ... Read More

Serenity Kids on creating global cuisines for the next generation of foodies

With an infusion of $52m in Series B funding closed last month, Serenity Kids will drive growth and innovation to provide diverse, nutritious baby food inspired by global cuisine. Read More

After Rana Plaza, Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Still Live in ‘Climate of Fear’

After last year's wage protests, the risk of arrest continues to loom over thousands of workers through "baseless" criminal charges, campaigners say. Read More