A new 20-year study of diets of individuals who live in 149 countries published in Nature Food (2026) has found that young individuals (aged 11 to 19 years old) have the highest individual carbon footprints from food, while aging populations (persons aged 60 years and older) are driving the largest overall increase in diet carbonContinue reading “Youth lead dietary emissions while seniors increasingly drive total emission growth: New research”
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Shift to healthy, sustainable diets would reshape global agriculture: New research
New research published in Nature (July 15, 2026) concludes that transforming global food systems would benefit both population and planetary health, but farmers need support to adapt to fundamental changes (Gibson et al., 2026; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 2026). More specifically, the authors found that, “[f]ollowing recommendations to shift to healthier diets,Continue reading “Shift to healthy, sustainable diets would reshape global agriculture: New research”
Implementing Sustainable Development: 2030 and Beyond – Sustainable Development Report 2026
A seminal new report “Implementing Sustainable Development: 2030 and Beyond. Sustainable Development Report 2026” has been published. As noted by authors: “The Sustainable Development Report (SDR) reviews progress on the SDGs [Sustainable Development Goals] each year since their adoption by all UN Member States in 2015. The 2026 edition identifies 8 priorities for accelerating SDGContinue reading “Implementing Sustainable Development: 2030 and Beyond – Sustainable Development Report 2026”
Amaranth: An ancient grain with functional and health-promoting properties: New review
As described in a new review by Tiombayeva et al. (2025), “Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is frequently regarded as a promising alternative to traditional cereal crops [1]. Unlike most traditional cereal crops, amaranth is characterized by a balanced amino acid composition, including all essential amino acids, the absence of gluten in its grain and high levels ofContinue reading “Amaranth: An ancient grain with functional and health-promoting properties: New review”
The New Food Guide for Colombia: Biodiversity, identity, and health at the table
In 2025, the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) and the University of Antioquia presented the Dietary Guide for the Colombian Population based on Biodiversity and Real Food. This document is not a single recipe or just another technical manual: it is the result of a participatory process with communities from the country’s 13 food-relatedContinue reading “The New Food Guide for Colombia: Biodiversity, identity, and health at the table”
New landmark EAT-Lancet Commission warns food systems breach planetary limits
On October 3, 2025, The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission released its Report on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems, presenting the most comprehensive global scientific evaluation of food systems to date. Analysis outlines pathway to health, equity, and a liveable planet Key findings of the new report include: “Building on its influential 2019 report, the new CommissionContinue reading “New landmark EAT-Lancet Commission warns food systems breach planetary limits”
The açaí berry: The journey from the Amazon rainforest to your table
The story of açaí begins in the depths of the Amazon rainforest, where local tribes regarded it as a precious source of energy and vitality. It’s no coincidence that the name “açaí” means “fruit that cries” in the Tupi language, referring to how the pulp flows from the fruit. For generations, Amazonian communities have harvested these smallContinue reading “The açaí berry: The journey from the Amazon rainforest to your table”
A new approach to nutrition science is needed to address current food systems challenges
An informative and timely new editorial has been published in Nutrition & Dietetics (February 2025). The editorial is titled “A new approach to nutrition science is needed to address current food systems challenges” (Machado, 2025). Here, the author notes that: “Promoting healthy and sustainable food systems for current and future generations is central in realisingContinue reading “A new approach to nutrition science is needed to address current food systems challenges”
New Report: Grains of Truth 2024
A newly published report titled: “Grains of Truth 2024: Taste Price Optimism & Obstacles: Habit Convenience Health” reveals a mixed picture of progress and challenges in the global food system. The report highlights the growing interest in plant-based diets, with 68 percent of people worldwide expressing a desire to eat more plant-based foods. However, onlyContinue reading “New Report: Grains of Truth 2024”
New study highlights freezer’s potential to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions
“A national survey found that discarded frozen items make up about 6% of wasted household food in the United States. Based on frozen food’s relatively small contribution to food waste and other findings in the study, researchers say urging consumers to stock their freezers might be one way to prevent premature disposal of food. Results showedContinue reading “New study highlights freezer’s potential to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions”
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