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Archaeologists uncover freeze-dried potatoes older than the US in ‘excellent’ condition

Archaeologists in Peru recently uncovered an unusual find: freeze-dried potatoes that date back centuries before the United States was even founded. The potatoes, known as chuño, were found at the Tambo Viejo site in the Acarí Valley in southwestern Peru. The discovery was recently published in the Journal of Field Archaeology. The potatoes date back roughly 500 []

Can You Freeze Garlic? Everything You Need To Know

The short answer: Yes. Garlic freezes well in four forms: whole unpeeled cloves (up to 12 months), peeled cloves (6 to 9 months), minced garlic (3 to 6 months), and garlic in oil (3 months, freezer only). Most home cooks cannot The post Can You Freeze Garlic? Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Better Living.

America’s First Great Culinary Innovation Had Just Three Ingredients. It Was Enough to Change the World.

This is one export we can all be proud of.

Green Revolution and remaking of global balance of power (1-5)

Dr Ashraf Abul Saud In the 1960s, newspapers around the world hailed what looked like a huge victory: science had finally beaten famine. New types of wheat and rice dramatically boosted crop yields, and experts, seeds, and farming advice poured into countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. On the surface, the Green Revolution was [] The post Green Revolution and remaking of global balance of power (1-5) appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Juliet Tontoye: How Food Creators Changed the Way the World Sees Nigerian Food

As I watched a young Englishman, Cal, attempt to make amala and abula, the trifecta, I clutched my hands over my chest in horror at what I thought was about to unfold. As I watched him turn the flour in the pot with the deliberate rhythm of someone who understood the assignment, my scepticism began [] The post Juliet Tontoye: How Food Creators Changed the Way the World Sees Nigerian Food appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

One Dead, Eight Hospitalised as Clover Hill Dairy’s Listeria Recall Expands to All Cheese

A Maryland dairy's requeson cheese has been linked to a Listeria outbreak that killed one person and hospitalised eight across three states. The contamination now appears to have circulated undetected for three years, and the recall covers every cheese the company makes.

Archaeologists uncover freeze-dried potatoes older than the US in 'excellent' condition

Archaeologists in Peru discovered freeze-dried potatoes dating back 500 years to the Inca Empire at the Tambo Viejo site in the Acarí Valley.

An Autumnal Sicilian workshop, 7-12 September, 2026

In September 2026, I will be back in central Sicily to lead my Autumn Harvest workshop at Anna Tasca Lanza, where I have been lucky enough to teach for the past five years. It is a very special place, a working, nineteenth century farmhouse, Case Vecchie, that was turned into a cooking school in the [] The post An Autumnal Sicilian workshop, 7-12 September, 2026 first appeared on Emiko Davies.

Deadly Nigeria Bandit Raid Leaves Nine Farmers Dead in Kaduna State

KAKANGI, KADUNA STATE – A devastating Nigeria bandit raid has claimed the lives of at least nine farmers and left several others abducted after armed gangs descended upon a rural community in Kaduna State. The Saturday attack highlights the escalating violence threatening agricultural livelihoods across the region as criminals intensify their operations during the country’s []

गण्डकीमा घट्दै रोपाइँको क्षेत्रफल

कास्की। गण्डकी प्रदेशमा धान रोपाइँको क्षेत्रफल बर्सेनि घट्दै गएको पाइएको छ। चार वर्षअघि ९७ हजार ७६९ हेक्टरमा बर्खे धान रोपिएको थियो। त्यसपछिको वर्ष रोपाइँको क्षेत्रफल घटेर ९६ हजार ५३ हेक्टरमा समेटियो। गत आवमा ९४ हजार १८२ हेक्टरमा रोपाइँ भएकामा यस वर्ष जम्मा ९३ हजार ६०६ हेक्टरमा रोपाइँ हुने अनुमान प्रदेशको कृषि, भूमि व्यवस्था तथा सहकारी []

The War on Agriculture Never Ends

People wonder why I devoted an entire Agricultural Report to food security. It was never simply about crops. Agriculture has become another battlefield where governments, multinational corporations, and unelected organizations all believe they have the right to dictate what people eat, what farmers grow, and ultimately who controls the food supply. History has always shown []

9 Farmers Killed in Nigeria Attack

At least nine farmers were killed and several others abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state, according to a security report prepared for the United Nations.

Can A New President’s Hard-Line Approach Stop the Spread of Coca in Colombia?

Can A New President’s Hard-Line Approach Stop the Spread of Coca in Colombia? The United Nations has finally published its data on coca cultivation in Colombia in 2024, as drug crop plantations expanded, yet concentrated in certain territories, offering the incoming president opportunities as he vows to restart eradication on an industrial scale. The post Can A New President’s Hard-Line Approach Stop the Spread of Coca in Colombia? appeared first on InSight Crime.

WFP warns hunger in northern Nigeria at highest levels

The UN World Food Programme says conflict, displacement and funding cuts have pushed hunger in northern Nigeria to its worst levels in almost a decade, with more than 17 million people facing acute food insecurity.

Bandit raid leaves nine farmers dead in northwest Nigeria

At least nine farmers have been killed and several others abducted in a deadly raid on a farming community in Nigeria's Kaduna State, underscoring the growing insecurity threatening rural livelihoods as armed gangs intensify attacks during the country's planting season.

Safer mangoes through near-infrared technology: Can be a rapid screening method for pesticide residues

BY JULA MAE E. BESEOS, PhD in Agricultural Engineering/ Central Mindanao University faculty FOOD SAFETY remains one of the most pressing concerns in modern agriculture, particularly for fruits intended for

UN warning of food crisis in Northern Nigeria due to bad leadership – Peter Obi

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said the impending food crisis in Northern Nigeria is disheartening. Obi blamed the impending food crisis in the North on bad leadership. Reacting to the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) warning that over 17 million Nigerians in the North are at [] UN warning of food crisis in Northern Nigeria due to bad leadership – Peter Obi

Fermented Garlic with Dill

Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes Fermenting garlic is a cinch. You only need four ingredients, a jar, and about 10 minutes in the kitchen. Beneficial bacteria do the rest of the work. After a week or two bubbling away on your counter, they'll be ready. Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables you can ferment. You start by slipping the [] The post Fermented Garlic with Dill appeared first on Nourished Kitchen.

NAFDAC raises alarm over unsafe food, pushes nationwide safety reforms

By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Monday sounded the alarm over the growing dangers of unsafe food in Nigeria, warning that millions of lives remain at risk from preventable foodborne illnesses. Speaking at the agency’s 2026 World Food Safety Day [] The post NAFDAC raises alarm over unsafe food, pushes nationwide safety reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Whistleblower lawsuit exposes Driscoll’s pesticide violations, raising questions about food safety and transparency

(NaturalNews) David Harada, former food safety compliance manager at Driscoll's produce company, filed a lawsuit on June 24 alleging the company sold berries vi...

Alhaurin el Grande and Coin launch historic 1.5 million kilo season for premium tomato

Farmers and food producers in Alhaurin el Grande and Coin have officially launched the historic 2026 harvest of the region’s []

To build climate resilience, start with food

Decarbonizing food systems: one of the most impactful ways Europe can cut emissions and strengthen food security.

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat

The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables.

500-year-old freeze-dried potato snacks discovered in Inca storage room in Peru

500-year-old freeze-dried potato snacks discovered in Inca storage room in Peru

Agro Tour 2026-2027 : Aminata Kaba et Fatima Camara en mission de terrain à Kankan pour accélérer la transformation agricole et industrielle

En séjour dans la région de Kankan dans le cadre de l’Agro Tour 2026-2027, la ministre de l’Agriculture, Aminata Kaba, accompagnée de son homologue de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Fatima Camara, a effectué une série de visites de terrain hier, vendredi 26 juin 2026, pour évaluer l’état d’avancement de la campagne agricole. Cette mission gouvernementale [] The post Agro Tour 2026-2027 : Aminata Kaba et Fatima Camara en mission de terrain à Kankan pour accélérer la transformation agricole et industrielle first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Nigeria, WFP Expand Food Security, Aid Partnership

By Margaret Ebeshi Nigeria and the World Food Programme have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on food security, humanitarian assistance and sustainable development as both parties seek to tackle the country’s growing humanitarian and nutrition challenges. This was contained in a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, [] The post Nigeria, WFP Expand Food Security, Aid Partnership appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Costa Rica Geologists Call for National Plan as Illegal Gold Mining Spreads

Costa Rica’s illegal gold mining problem is no longer confined to the long-running Crucitas debate, the Colegio de Geólogos de Costa Rica warned, calling for a national strategy to track gold, strengthen state controls and respond differently to each mining region. The professional association said the country needs a technical plan for gold mining that [] The post Costa Rica Geologists Call for National Plan as Illegal Gold Mining Spreads appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Morocco Emerges as Biggest Brexit Winner as UK Doubles Fruit and Vegetable Imports

Morocco has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the United Kingdom's post-Brexit shift in fruit and vegetable imports, with British purchases of Moroccan fresh produce doubling during the first five years after the UK's departure from the European Union, according to a new analysis of UK trade trends. The report found that while Britain's overall ...

A Third Cheese Brand Has Issued a Listeria Recall: Here's What Requesón Buyers Should Check

La Ceiba Foods recalled Requesón cheese under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands June 26 — tied to the deadly Clover Hill Listeria outbreak. Check if you bought it.

Global Hunger Fell Overall in 2024, but Rose in Africa and Western Asia as Climate and Conflict Threaten Progress: UN Report

World hunger fell overall last year, but continued to rise in most of Africa and western Asia, according to a new report — The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) — published by five specialized UN agencies and released Monday by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). [] The post Global Hunger Fell Overall in 2024, but Rose in Africa and Western Asia as Climate and Conflict Threaten Progress: UN Report appeared first on EcoWatch.

Guatemala on Alert Due to Water Shortage and Possible Threat to Food Security

Guatemala faces a severe agricultural and food crisis due to a prolonged drought and the El Niño phenomenon, which threaten the production of staple grains.

France sizzles in a week of punishing heat that is already causing deaths, with some reports stating that it's so hot you could braise a Coq a Vin with lardons and mushrooms on the sidewalk. Or just fry an egg, if you're a philistine or something [Scary]

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As Cold Storage Company Became Global Titan, Fire Risks Piled Up

Lineage transformed food supply chains and made its owners rich. Now it’s hired a crisis team in the wake of East L.A. warehouse fire. The post As Cold Storage Company Became Global Titan, Fire Risks Piled Up appeared first on .

Blueberry Clafoutis

Look who made dessert! (hint: me) It’s summer. It has French vibes and it’s berry loaded. Basically health food! Don’t quote me on that. You won’t believe how easy this is to whip up and also how luxurious it is to inhale. Listen, the 4th of July is coming up and this will most certainly [] The post Blueberry Clafoutis appeared first on Bev Cooks.

Madinah region ranks 3rd in Saudi date production with 344,000 tons annually

MADINAH — The Madinah region continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading date-producing regions of Saudi Arabia, with an annual production of 344,000 tons. Madinah ranks third among the Kingdom’s regions in date output and contributing to local content and the development of the agricultural and economic sectors. Dates from the region account for about 18 percent of national date production, while organic date production in the region totals about 4,600 tons annually, reflecting growing interest in organic farming and the application of best sustainable agricultural practices. Dates are among the region’s key economic products, supporting farmers, stimulating commercial activity, and strengthening date-related industries, supply chains, and marketing, in line with the Kingdom’s agricultural development and food security targets.

Nigeria: Hunger in Northern Nigeria Reaches Worst Levels in Nearly a Decade, WFP Says

[RFI] More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the UN's food agency (WFP) has said, warning that violence and funding cuts are driving food insecurity to its worst level in nearly a decade. Stripped of their livelihoods, some people are fleeing across the border into neighbouring Benin.