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Global food safety standards body Codex agrees on new guidance on “may contain” allergen labels
07/07/2026
Science-based recommendations promote more consistent use of precautionary allergen labelling, helping consumers make more informed food choices
FAO-WHO 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopts new standards
06/07/2026
Brief descriptions of some of the standards adopted at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
FAO boosts support for Codex, calls for stronger implementation of global food safety standards
06/07/2026
Director-General QU Dongyu highlights increased FAO investment and underscores the need to translate international food standards into real-world...
FAO Food Price Index edges down amid diverging commodity price movements
03/07/2026
New early-season forecasts point to another strong global cereal harvest amid growing El Niño risks.
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FAO Blog
Africa’s potato potential: The path to food security and resilience
In sub-Saharan Africa, where hunger and malnutrition remain acute challenges, potatoes offer a powerful opportunity. Around 33 million smallholder farmers — roughly 80 percent— depend on crops like potatoes for both food and income.
FAO Interviews
Closing the gender gap in agrifood systems can help reduce food insecurity and boost global GDP: FAO gender experts
19/03/2026
Interview with Tacko Ndiaye, Gender Team Leader and Mariola Acosta, FAO’s Strategic Coordinator of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026,...