November 25, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Global food insecurity has been increasing dramatically over the past several years, and it is now being further and directly exacerbated by Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Countries around the globe are experiencing the effects of insecurity on global and local food systems, and these effects are felt most strongly by the poorest and most vulnerable populations. Canada commends Ukraine on its commitment to donating grain to help […]

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Streetsense, an experience-focused strategy and design collective, is pleased to today announce the acquisition of Pure Grey, Marriott International’s in-house food and beverage concept and operations consultancy. Pure Grey is a leading expert in food and beverage operations, hospitality-based consulting services and concept development. The firm delivers unmatched experiences across all hospitality segments, including licensing its own restaurant brands internationally, such as Spice Market and Market Kitchen. Pure Grey has developed many memorable […]

Today, in his address to the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced over $2.9 billion in new assistance from the U.S. Government to address global food insecurity. President Biden’s announcement builds on the $6.9 billion in U.S. government assistance to support global food security already committed this year. The compounding impacts of the pandemic, the deepening climate crisis, rising energy and fertilizer costs, and protracted conflicts – including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – […]

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Laurence B. Alexander, Chair, Board for International Food and Agricultural Development Pamela K. Anderson, Member, Board for International Food and Agricultural Development Marie Boyd, Member, Board for International Food and Agricultural Development Rattan Lal, Member, Board for International Food and Agricultural Development Lenis Saweda O. Liverpool-Tasie, Member, Board for International Food and Agricultural Development Henri G. Moore, Member, Board for International Food […]

Strauss Group has maintained its growth momentum as Strauss Israel, Strauss Water and Strauss Coffee deliver solid revenue growth. The Group recorded NIS 52 million in profit from its FoodTech business Net profit attributable to shareholders in the third quarter was NIS 204 million PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — This morning, the international food and beverage company Strauss Group (TASE: STRS) published its financial statements for the third quarter of 2021. The financial statements demonstrate that the […]