Tag: World Food Programme

  • Saudi Arabian Food Chain Contaminated with GM Ingredients

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    Yet another reason to distrust assurances from the purveyors of genetically modified food.  RT News provides information about the contamination of the Saudi Arabian food chain with GM ingredients: The Saudi Arabian food chain has been widely contaminated with GM ingredients, according to a new study. The findings include controversial StarLink maize banned for human…

  • UN buys from Ethiopia’s farmer co-operatives to feed local, starving people

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     Anthony Murray in Co-operative News reports on a new pilot project to promote small farmers’ access to local markets. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) buys food from local co-operatives and distributes it to vulerable populations in Ethiopia.  This year’s harvest will feed 1.8 million Ethiopians for a month: Farmer co-operatives around Ethiopia are set to deliver one…