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The future of sustainable packaging: innovation to reduce environmental impact

The Swedish company **Tetra Pak**, renowned for its innovations in packaging, has committed to an investment of **100 million euros annually** over the next **5 to 10 years** to develop **sustainable packaging** (link). According to **Mauricio Borgeaud**, Director of Services...

The persimmon, the forgotten autumn fruit that is a nutritional treasure.

Although its consumption is not massive, the persimmon is one of the oldest and most complete autumn fruits from a nutritional point of view. Native to Asia and cultivated for over 2,000 years, this autumn fruit has not yet...

Kañiwa: The Superfood Rescued from Oblivion by an Engineer

Since she was a child, **Trigidia Jiménez** had a special connection with **agriculture**, learning from her father in **Mina San José, Oruro (Bolivia)**, where they grew potatoes. That bond with the land strengthened when she held a **cañahua seed**...

UN faces funding shortage jeopardizing food aid for millions in Ethiopia

The lack of financial resources and supplies in the World Food Programme (WFP) of the UN has put the continuity of food aid in Ethiopia at risk. By the end of this month, the interruption of funds will lead to...

The Food Bank reinforces its breakfast plan for children

In a context where **5 out of 10 children in Argentina live in poverty**, the Buenos Aires Food Bank (BDA) is doubling down on its commitment to vulnerable children through its program **Healthy Breakfasts**, an initiative aimed at ensuring...

Nutrition and energy: The ideal foods to combat daily fatigue

Feeling constantly fatigued is a daily reality for many people. While fatigue can have multiple causes, nutrition plays a key role in energy levels. According to medical sources such as Healthline, Cleveland Clinic, and Medical News Today, choosing the...

Healthy eating: Mexico bans junk food in schools

As a measure to combat childhood obesity and unhealthy eating habits, Mexico bans junk food in schools. According to the Government's determination, schools can no longer sell processed, salty, and sweet products starting from Saturday. Authorities aim to address what they...

US judge blocks the import of Chilean black hake from Antarctica

A federal judge in Florida has upheld the ban on imports of Chilean black hake caught near Antarctica, amid controversy sparked by Russia's refusal to support catch limits in the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources...

Much of Latin America will no longer be suitable for banana production due to global warming.

Climate change is significantly affecting agricultural production, including the cultivation of bananas, a crucial food for food security and an important source of income in Latin America. As global temperatures rise and rainfall patterns change, tropical regions face increasing challenges...

Cencosud’s Food Rescue Program: over 790,000 kg donated in 2024

The Food Rescue Program reached a new record in 2024: distributing 1,586,382 food rations to its beneficiaries. This initiative, led by Jumbo, Disco, and Vea, collaborates with 18 Food Banks in Argentina and the Salvation Army, with the aim...

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Path of Light: a solar energy project to transform communities in the Puna de Jujuy.

Since 2018, an ambitious project has marked a before and after in communities of Jujuy, Argentina, by bringing solar...