Contaminated food carrying bacteria, viruses, chemicals and other harmful elements causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths per year, a World Health Organization study warned on Thursday. The research, published in The Lancet Global Health, found that children under five suffer a third of all cases, including diarrheal diseases that can be fatal at […]

The World Food Programme will be forced to slash food rations by up to 70 percent for besieged communities in Sudan, starting in January, as its resources are projected to run out in just four months amidst the world’s worst hunger crisis. The World Food Programme (WFP) will reduce food distribution rations in El-Fasher, North […]

Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic have also sent humanitarian aid. On Sunday, nearly 30 tons of food and basic necessities arrived to Cuba on the first of six planned flights from China, as part of an emergency humanitarian aid shipment. Chinese Ambassador in Havana Huan Xi reaffirmed the commitment to bilateral cooperation after […]

The event highlights Cuba’s food sovereignty efforts, nutrition education and policy progress. On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel thanked the role of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in his country’s agricultural development, remarking that 13 FAO-supported projects will be implemented in 59 municipalities in 2025. RELATED: FAO Establishes Priorities in Latin America […]

Killings occur despite partial pause in attacks following U.S. pressure on Israel. On Wednesday, Israeli occupation forces killed two Palestinians as they tried to collect food at humanitarian aid distribution points set up in Gaza. RELATED: Renewed Gaza Talks in Egypt Offer Cautious Hope for Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange Local health authorities did not specify […]

Vice Foreign Minister Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo reported to the UN Human Rights Council that the blockade has caused more than $441 million in damage to the agri-food sector between March 2023 and February 2024.

The Suspiro Limeño is an iconic dessert in Peruvian cuisine, celebrated for its silky texture and delicate sweetness. Its name—evoking the lightness of a “sigh”—speaks to Lima’s poetic identity and the genteel character of its women. For over 150 years, this delicacy has transcended its humble origins to become a cultural and culinary symbol of […]

Below, discover the core ingredients that every Caribbean kitchen relies on—and the stories they tell. Foundation Staples: Rice, Yuca & Plantain These versatile carbohydrates form the backbone of countless dishes, providing both substance and cultural significance. From Sea to Plate: Fresh Fish & Seafood Surrounded by ocean, Caribbean islands celebrate the sea’s bounty in every […]

Ecuador, a country located on the equator, is not only known for its biodiversity and stunning landscapes but also for its rich and varied gastronomy. Ecuadorian cuisine reflects the cultural and geographical diversity of the country, ranging from the Pacific coast to the Andes mountains, through the lush Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Each […]

In Baracoa, Cuba’s chocolate capital, the legacy of cacao cultivation and chocolate production remains deeply woven into the town’s identity. For José Alexander Eugellés, who has worked in Baracoa’s chocolate factory for 28 years, crafting chocolate is more than a profession—it’s a way of life, inherited from his father and shared with his sister. The […]