Women are vital to the global food system, but a stronger focus on women’s rights – including education and access to land and capital – is needed to improve global …
The rise of Africa’s “super” vegetables
Traditional indigenous greens are increasing in popularity in East Africa. They are gaining attention for a number of reasons, including their nutritional and environmental benefits. Consumers and researchers alike are …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: a UC Food …
FAO Report: Without universal access to water, no food security
The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a major report on the relationship between access to water and global food security and nutrition. The report, developed by …
Healthy Food for a Healthy World
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has issued a new report, Healthy Food for a Healthy World: Leveraging Agriculture and Food to Improve Global Nutrition. The report was issued at …
How can science help feed the world? UC’s Janet Napolitano responds
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. It publishes a quarterly magazine, Cultures, which explores the intersection of …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: interest in home composting …
The right to food: an interview with Hilal Elver
Background: The United Nations’ (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food is an independent expert appointed to examine and report back on the right to food as it relates …