One of the main priorities of the Inter-American Development Bank is to combat food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean, which today affects almost 40% of the region's population (FAO, 2023). To achieve this, it is essential to implement interventions and promote policies based on evidence and knowledge, with a multisectoral approach and that cover the agri-food … [Read more...] about Seeds for Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean
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World Food Safety Day: Towards Safe Food for All
Food safety is the absence of chemical and/or biological toxins in food that can affect consumer health. Only safe foods meet dietary needs and contribute to active and healthy lives for all individuals. However, each year, over 400,000 deaths are caused by foodborne illnesses (WHO, 2023). Foodborne illnesses have been recognized as a significant public health issue in the … [Read more...] about World Food Safety Day: Towards Safe Food for All