© UNICEF/F. Gupil It is essential for people with food allergies to have access to clear, reliable information. New guidance on food labeling to help people with allergies […]
Only three percent of Gaza’s arable land remains usable
UN News Service Today, only three percent of Gaza’s agricultural land remains usable. Only three percent of Gaza’s arable land remains usable Economic Development As fighting continues in […]
Most countries will not be able to transform their food systems by 2030
“UN Women”/P. Tongkin Based on 22 indicators, less than a third of countries will be able to meet their targets by 2030. Most countries will not be able […]
Global food prices rose in July amid heat, expensive energy and geopolitical risks
© FAO/M. Mohammed The FAO Food Price Index tracks movements in international prices for a basket of basic food commodities. Global food prices rose in July amid heat, […]
Gaza records fragile progress on food security
UN News Service Tent camp in Gaza. Gaza records fragile progress on food security Humanitarian assistance New analysis released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UNICEF and […]
Hunger is receding, but the goal is still far away: the UN warned of new threats to global food security
© Pudlowski In 2025, about 645 million people, or 7.8 percent of the world’s population, experienced hunger. Hunger is receding, but the goal is still far away: the […]
FAO will help Gaza farmers grow vegetables for 100 thousand people
© FAO Vegetable sorting in the West Bank. FAO will help Gaza farmers grow vegetables for 100 thousand people Economic Development The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) […]
Almost a third of the world’s population cannot afford healthy food
© Adobe Stock/sonyakamoz Eating healthy means eating whole, nutrient-dense foods. Almost a third of the world’s population cannot afford healthy food Healthcare Almost every third person on Earth […]
Dates from the Heart of the Desert: How the UN is helping turn local resources into sustainable sources of income
© FAO/X. Ben Hassine Kauter and her staff are making nutritious and healthy desserts from dates thanks to support from FAO’s Agricultural Acceleration Programme. Dates from the Heart […]
Global fish production has hit a record, but the future of the industry is threatened by climate change and overfishing
© FAO/C. Kambu Unloading tuna in the port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Global fish production has hit a record, but the future of the industry is threatened by […]