World Food Day 2025

Elsevier

Celebrated annually on October 16, World Food Day is a key global event focused on raising awareness about food security and hunger. Established by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1979, this day highlights the ongoing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, and the need for sustainable food systems. World Food Day engages governments, communities, and organizations to take action towards ending hunger and achieving food security for all.

Table of contents

Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in Western Africa: Chapter 8, Indigenous foods of South Eastern part of Nigeria
Unleashing the Power of Functional Foods and Novel Bioactives: Chapter 21 - Sustainable farming practices: nurturing the future of functional foods
Human Nutrition From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life: Chapter 8 - Microbiota and Cardiovascular disease: The potential role of diet
The Sustainable Food Choice: Chapter 14 - Framing messages for promoting sustainable food choices
Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment: Chapter 2, Sustainable agriculture for food and nutritional security
Cellular Agriculture: Chapter 26, Cellular agriculture and public health, nutrition, and food security
Sustainable Management of Agro-Food Waste: Chapter 3, Rice bran valorization: use as a source of proteins, carbohydrates, oil, and bioactive compounds
Food Sustainability and the Media: Chapter 5 - Can we slow climate change while feeding a hungry world? Media narratives about the food−water−energy nexus
Small Ruminant Welfare, Production and Sustainability: Chapter 16 - Management of sheep and goats for a negative carbon footprint in extensive production systems
Improving Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking Practices: Chapter 10 - Wine quality production and sustainability
Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels: Chapter 4 - Health Benefits of Pomegranate Peel
Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels: Chapter 5 - From waste to resource: pomegranate peels as a sustainable biomaterials solution
Strategies for Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture: Chapter 3 - The use of natural food in aquaculture
Culinary Nutrition, Second Edition: Chapter 9 - Diet and Disease: Healthy Choices for Disease Prevention and Diet Management: Practical Applications for Nutrition, Food Science and Culinary Professionals
Going beyond improving soil health: cover plants as contaminant removers in agriculture
Multipurpose trees on farms can improve nutrition in Malawi
Examining urban resilience through a food-water-energy nexus lens to understand the effects of climate change
Food allergy endotypes revisited
Land use change in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: Long-term impacts of drought and salinity intrusion using satellite and monitoring data
Catalyzing sustainable development goals through the water-energy-food nexus
Environmental sustainability of diets among children and adolescents in the German DONALD cohort study: age and time trends, and nutrient adequacy
Assessing the role of global food commodity prices in achieving the 2030 agenda for SDGs
Food Allergy, Nutrition, Psychology, and Health
The Multiple Facets of Cow's Milk Allergy
Hazelnut Oral Immunotherapy Desensitizes Hazelnut But Not Other Tree Nut Allergies (Nut CRACKER Study)
Barriers and Enablers of Dietary Reintroduction Following Negative Oral Food Challenge: A Scoping Review
Oral Food Challenge Protocols in Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Infant and Toddler Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: Initiation Before Age 2 Increases Ad Libitum Peanut Consumption
ZnO nanoparticles encapsulated cellulose-lignin film for antibacterial and biodegradable food packaging
Soil salinization in agriculture: Mitigation and adaptation strategies combining nature-based solutions and bioengineering
Participatory science in urban soil research: A framework for overcoming challenges and expanding public engagement
Are healthier diets more sustainable? A cross-sectional assessment of 8 diet quality indexes and 7 sustainability metrics
Validation of REFRESH: A Dietary Screener for Rapid Evaluation FoR Environmentally Sustainable and Healthy Diets
Global water stress mitigation achieved through international crop trade
Merits of dietary patterns for China's future food security satisfying socioeconomic development and climate change adaptation
Balancing Environmental Sustainability and Nutrition: Dietary Climate Impact in Relation to Micronutrient Intake and Status in a Swedish Cohort
Augmenting the National Nutrition Data System to Promote Diet Sustainability Analyses
Kinetics of early peanut allergy development and resolution in the EAT, LEAP, and PAS cohorts
Anti-IgE and food allergy
The use and implementation of omalizumab as food allergy treatment: Consensus-based guidance and Work Group Report of the Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
CO2 electrocatalytic reduction to ethylene and its application outlook in food science
Hermetia illucens, an innovative and sustainable source of chitosan-based coating for postharvest preservation of strawberries
Shifting Trend of Protein Consumption in Southeast Asia: Toward Health, Innovation, and Sustainability
Environmental and Health Sustainability of the Mediterranean Diet: A Systematic Review
One-food versus 4-food elimination diet for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis: A multisite randomized trial
Research Priorities for Drivers of Food Choice for Food System Transformation in South Asia: Proceedings of a Collaborative Workshop
The Role of IgE Sensitization in Acute FPIES: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Food fermentation in space: Opportunities and challenges
Translating soil salinity to agricultural salt stress: Key salt-tolerance mechanisms for agrohydrologic models
Bridging the gap between science, policy, stakeholders: Delineating a virtuous framework for agriculture under climate change scenarios
A New Mediterranean Lifestyle Pyramid for Children and Youth: A Critical Lifestyle Tool for Preventing Obesity and Associated Cardiometabolic Diseases in a Sustainable Context
Healthy candy canes and magic ramen: Do concept maps show knowledge, language and cultural connections?
Integrated IoT-based production, deep learning, and Business Intelligence approaches for organic food production
Exploring the effects of interactive digital picture books on elementary students' creativity
Future foods refusal. How our behavioral immune system impedes the sustainable food transition
The global convergence of food waste: A growing sustainability challenge
From hidden hunger to double burden: Bangladesh's urgent need to prioritize diet quality
Predictors of teacher turnover in public and private preprimary classrooms in Ghana
Microbiological hygiene and food safety assessment of urban aquaponic farming
Update on the state of food security and safety in Afghanistan: A review
Understanding practice architectures in food systems education: A case study
A Review of Regulatory Standards and Advances in Essential Oils as Antimicrobials in Foods
Plant-Based Diet and Risk of Frailty in Older Chinese Adults
From field to plate: How do bacterial enteric pathogens interact with ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables, causing disease outbreaks?
Advancing nutrition risk assessment in middle-aged and older individuals with diverse food cultures: A data-driven personalized approach to predict incident hypertension, diabetes and mortality
Association of adherence to the Chinese version of the MIND diet with reduced cognitive decline in older Chinese individuals: Analysis of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey
Association of changes in plant-based diet consumption with all-cause mortality among older adults in China: a prospective study from 2008 to 2019
Cultural and generational factors shape Asians’ sustainable food choices: Insights from choice experiments and information nudges
Global nutritional challenges and opportunities: Buckwheat, a potential bridge between nutrient deficiency and food security
Precision nutrition impact on metabolic health and quality of life in aging population after a 3-month intervention: A randomized intervention
Updates in Food Anaphylaxis Management
Teachers’ experience, needs and recommendations for promoting their health and wellbeing in Australia: A reflexive thematic analysis
Preliminary investigation and analysis of the impact of the Sudan War on higher education and scientific research sectors
Impacts of discretionary universal free school meal schemes on primary school children's education attainment and school absence: A natural experiment study in England
Food security: The ultimate one-health challenge
An effective farmer-centred mobile intelligence solution using lightweight deep learning for integrated wheat pest management
Full-progress crop management and harvesting scheme with integrated space information: A case of jujube orchard
Urban agriculture matters for sustainable development
Treatment of Food Allergy: Immunotherapy, Omalizumab, or Both
Social Determinants and Quality of Life in Food Allergy Management and Treatment
Intermittent food deserts. Exploring the spatiotemporal dimension of the urban fresh food access in Chilean cities
Dietary patterns and intrinsic capacity in older adults: a 6-year prospective cohort study
Enhanced retention and clean dewatering of nutrients in a slow-release organic silicon fertilizer
How power in corporate-industrial meat supply chains enables negative externalities: Three case studies from Brazil, the US, and Australia
Rotational complexity increases cropping system output under poorer growing conditions
Incorporating sustainability in the food supply chain: The development of a private standard of Nature Farming poultry production in Brazil
Food democracy and the right to the city: Re-assembling urban food environments in East-Central London
Associations of three healthy dietary patterns with homeostatic dysregulation: results from the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort study
Rice grains integrated with animal cells: A shortcut to a sustainable food system
Rising to the challenge: Producing and sustaining a nutrient-dense and climate-resilient food basket for all
Women's leadership in cooperative and social movement in the issue of food waste: Evidence from Bandung City
Interaction between living conditions and plant-based dietary pattern on cognitive function: A 10-year cohort analysis of Chinese older adults
Agricultural intensification through multiple-season farming: Effects on resiliency, food security and nutrition
Haplotype-resolved genome assembly provides insights into the genetic basis of green peach aphid resistance in peach
Low-income citizens’ evaluation of policy interventions to promote healthy food choices
Differential associations of dietary inflammatory potential, antioxidant capacity, and Mediterranean diet adherence with biological aging: A UK Biobank study
Addressing Ethiopia's grand challenge of achieving food security while ensuring land-use sustainability
Ferrous nutritional metal-organic framework as food fortificant
Assessment of food and nutrition security practices of the artisanal and small-scale mining communities in Nigeria
Ecological intensification index: reducing global footprint of agriculture
Pangeneric analyses reveal the divergent genome evolution and ecologies between morels and truffles in the Morchellaceae
Young Children's mealtimes and eating practices in early childhood education and care: A scoping review of 30 years of research from 1990 to 2020
The Association between Dietary Protein Diversity and Protein Patterns with Frailty in Older Chinese Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels: Chapter 4 - Health Benefits of Pomegranate Peel
From promises to action: Analyzing global commitments to tackle hunger and food insecurity
SAHARAPONICS project: Local production of food of high nutritional quality and minimal water consumption in refugee camps in arid areas
The societal impacts of the SOCIAL4FOOD project
QUIZ IT! An all-generation approach to encourage sustainable food packaging practices

Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in Western Africa: Chapter 8, Indigenous foods of South Eastern part of Nigeria

Elsevier,

Nutritional and Helath Aspects of Food in Western Africa, 2024, Pages 139-169

This chapter aligns with UN SDG goals 2 and 3 by discussing the phytochemicals and medicinal properties of certain indigenous foods
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Health and wellbeing, Global

Unleashing the Power of Functional Foods and Novel Bioactives: Chapter 21 - Sustainable farming practices: nurturing the future of functional foods

Elsevier,

Unleashing the Power of Functional Foods and Novel Bioactives, 2025, Pages 423-448

This chapter aligns with UN SDG goals 2 and 3 by underscoring the vital role of functional foods for promoting health and well-being.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Global

Human Nutrition From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life: Chapter 8 - Microbiota and Cardiovascular disease: The potential role of diet

Elsevier,

Human Nutrition From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life, 2024, Pages 103-132

This chapter aligns with UN SDG goals 3 and 4 by advancing education on the relationship of the microbiota, food and health

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education

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Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Global

The Sustainable Food Choice: Chapter 14 - Framing messages for promoting sustainable food choices

Elsevier,

The Sustainable Food Choice, 2025, Pages 249-263

This chapter aligns with UN SDG goals 3 and 11 by positioning plant-based eating as a positive and beneficial choice to shift public attitudes toward more sustainable food consumption.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

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Health and wellbeing; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment: Chapter 2, Sustainable agriculture for food and nutritional security

Elsevier,

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 2023, pp. 25-90

The content aligns primarily with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by emphasizing sustainable agriculture as a solution to food insecurity, while also supporting SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) through its focus on climate resilience, sustainable diets, and ecosystem restoration. It further contributes to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by addressing the socio-economic dimensions of hunger and calling for collaborative, cross-sectoral action.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Sustainability; Climate Change, Global

Cellular Agriculture: Chapter 26, Cellular agriculture and public health, nutrition, and food security

Elsevier,

Cellular Agriculture, 2024, Pages 407-422

The content aligns with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting cellular agriculture as a means to enhance food security, improve nutrition, and reduce foodborne and zoonotic diseases. It also supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture that reduces environmental impact and antimicrobial resistance.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Global

Sustainable Management of Agro-Food Waste: Chapter 3, Rice bran valorization: use as a source of proteins, carbohydrates, oil, and bioactive compounds

Elsevier,

Sustainable Management of Agro-Food Waste, 2025, pp.23-37

The content aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting the valorization of agroindustrial residues like rice bran to reduce waste and create value-added products. It also supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through its focus on research and development for industrial applications in biorefinery systems.
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SDG:

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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Health and wellbeing; Green economy, Global

Food Sustainability and the Media: Chapter 5 - Can we slow climate change while feeding a hungry world? Media narratives about the food−water−energy nexus

Elsevier,

Food Sustainability and the Media, 2024, Pages 101-159

This content aligns with SDG 2: Zero hunger, and SDG 13: Climate action by covering how the media communicates the challenge of feeding more people and reducing climate impact at the same time.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Global

Small Ruminant Welfare, Production and Sustainability: Chapter 16 - Management of sheep and goats for a negative carbon footprint in extensive production systems

Elsevier,

Small Ruminant Welfare, Production and Sustainability, 2025, Pages 397-418

This content aligns with Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Goal 13: Climate action by outlining strategies for a negative carbon footprint in raising small ruminants for meat and dairy, producing protein-rich food without harm to the environment.

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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Sustainable consumption and production; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Global

Improving Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking Practices: Chapter 10 - Wine quality production and sustainability

Elsevier,

Improving Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking Practices Pages 87-189

This content aligns with SDG Goal 3 Good Health and Well being and Goal 12 Responsible Consumption and Production as it emphasizes distinct green strategies, solar production and more.
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SDG:

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Green economy, Global

Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels: Chapter 4 - Health Benefits of Pomegranate Peel

Elsevier,

Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels, 2022, Pages 187-199

This content aligns with SDG 2 and 3 by discussing the availability and nutritional qualities of pomegranate.

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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Health and wellbeing, Global

Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels: Chapter 5 - From waste to resource: pomegranate peels as a sustainable biomaterials solution

Elsevier,

Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels, 2025, Pages 99-122

This content aligns with SDG 7 and SDG 12: Pomegranate peels are otherwise discarded. But this chapter discusses how the waste can be converted into a clean source of renewable energy.

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SDG:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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Green economy; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Strategies for Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture: Chapter 3 - The use of natural food in aquaculture

Elsevier,

Strategies for Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture, Academic Press, 2026, Pages 43-70

This content aligns with SDG 3 and 12: This chapter discusses the potential use of microorganisms (bacteria, microalgae, and zooplankton) to substitute high value foods such as fish meal, fish oil, and plant-based supplements.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 14: Life below water

Tags:

Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Culinary Nutrition, Second Edition: Chapter 9 - Diet and Disease: Healthy Choices for Disease Prevention and Diet Management: Practical Applications for Nutrition, Food Science and Culinary Professionals

Elsevier,

Culinary Nutrition, Second Edition, 2025, pages 483-566

This chapter aligns with UN SDG goal 3, emphasizing the link between a healthy diet and disease prevention

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 1: No poverty

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Health and wellbeing; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Global

Going beyond improving soil health: cover plants as contaminant removers in agriculture

Elsevier, Trends in Plant Science, Volume 30, May 2025
Agriculture faces the increasing demands of a growing global population amid simultaneous challenges to soils from climate change and human-induced contamination. Cover plants are vital in sustainable agriculture, contributing to soil health improvement, erosion prevention, and enhanced climate resilience, but their role in contaminant management is underexplored. Herein we review the utilization of cover plants for remediating contaminants such as metals, organic pollutants, nitrate, antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance genes, plastics, and salts.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 15: Life on land

Tags:

Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Health and population, Global

Multipurpose trees on farms can improve nutrition in Malawi

Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 8, 21 February 2025
In low- and middle-income countries, there is growing evidence that trees in landscapes can support healthy diets. Yet, the bulk of this evidence is based on broad-scale associations and thus fails to tease apart the contributions of different types of trees. Here, we examine how the use of on-farm trees for food, income, and fuel relates to micronutrient adequacy (vitamin A, zinc, iron, and folate) and food sourcing patterns in rural Malawi. We used data from socioeconomic, land use, and dietary surveys conducted with 460 women in both the dry and wet seasons.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger
Africa

Examining urban resilience through a food-water-energy nexus lens to understand the effects of climate change

Elsevier, iScience, Volume 27, 19 July 2024
This case study illustrates how the effects of climate change at locations remote from the city could impact resilience of urban communities in multiple ways through cascading effects through the food-water-energy nexus.
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SDG:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action

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Health and wellbeing, North America

Food allergy endotypes revisited

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 156, July 2025

World Food Day is a timely opportunity to raise awareness about food allergies. This collection of articles recently published in JACI covers a range of issues and treatments surrounding food allergy
Read more

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Land use change in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: Long-term impacts of drought and salinity intrusion using satellite and monitoring data

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 20 June 2025

Focusing on the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD), this study examines how drought and salinity intrusion from 2000 to 2020 influences rice cropping, aquaculture area, and rice yield across seven coastal provinces.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Asia

Catalyzing sustainable development goals through the water-energy-food nexus

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 21 February 2025

This mixed transdisciplinary study developed a WEF nexus-based framework to guide strategic policy decisions to catalyze progress toward achieving sustainable development goals.
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SDG:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Environmental sustainability of diets among children and adolescents in the German DONALD cohort study: age and time trends, and nutrient adequacy

Elsevier,

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 120, July 2024

The study reveals that achieving both environmental sustainability and nutrient adequacy in the diets of children and adolescents is challenging, as diets richer in nutrients tend to have a greater ecological footprint. While there is some evidence of recent improvements in diet-related environmental indicators, substantial capacity for change remains. The article calls for targeted interventions and population-specific dietary guidelines that consider both health and environmental impacts, particularly for vulnerable youth populations. More comprehensive research is needed to develop sustainable dietary strategies that do not compromise essential nutrition for growing children and adolescents.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Assessing the role of global food commodity prices in achieving the 2030 agenda for SDGs

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iScience, Volume 27, 16 February 2024

This paper conducts an analysis utilizing data from 163 countries, revealing that an upsurge in global food commodity prices entails trade-offs with 13 SDGs, while exhibiting synergies with a few others.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Food Allergy, Nutrition, Psychology, and Health

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
Read more

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

The Multiple Facets of Cow's Milk Allergy

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
Read more

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Hazelnut Oral Immunotherapy Desensitizes Hazelnut But Not Other Tree Nut Allergies (Nut CRACKER Study)

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
Read more

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Barriers and Enablers of Dietary Reintroduction Following Negative Oral Food Challenge: A Scoping Review

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
Read more

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Oral Food Challenge Protocols in Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
Read more

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Infant and Toddler Peanut Oral Immunotherapy: Initiation Before Age 2 Increases Ad Libitum Peanut Consumption

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
Read more

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

ZnO nanoparticles encapsulated cellulose-lignin film for antibacterial and biodegradable food packaging

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 27, 19 July 2024

This study applied sodium lignosulfonate (SL) and ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) as functional filler and structure components, respectively, on the cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)-based films, which shows promise towards improving shelf life in food packaging.
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Health and wellbeing, Asia

Soil salinization in agriculture: Mitigation and adaptation strategies combining nature-based solutions and bioengineering

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 27, 16 February 2024

This perspective explores nature-based solutions that can be adopted to mitigate and adapt to soil salinization, along with their challenges and implementation limitations
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

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Health and wellbeing, Europe

Participatory science in urban soil research: A framework for overcoming challenges and expanding public engagement

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 16 May 2025

This article presents a participatory science framework that engages communities in soil monitoring and management through co-designed projects, educational outreach, and simplified data collection protocols.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Are healthier diets more sustainable? A cross-sectional assessment of 8 diet quality indexes and 7 sustainability metrics

Elsevier,

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 121, February 2025

The article demonstrates that while healthier diets often align with reduced environmental impacts in several domains, significant trade-offs exist, particularly regarding water use and cost. Diet quality indexes that emphasize plant-based foods offer the most consistent sustainability benefits. However, no diet pattern is without drawbacks, underscoring the importance of nuanced, multidimensional assessments and the integration of nutrition and sustainability data to inform effective policy and clear public guidance.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Validation of REFRESH: A Dietary Screener for Rapid Evaluation FoR Environmentally Sustainable and Healthy Diets

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Volume 155, July 2025

REFRESH is a practical, reliable tool for assessing dietary patterns that benefit both human health and the environment. Its simplicity and strong validity make it suitable for clinical, epidemiological, and self-assessment purposes, enabling broader promotion and adoption of sustainable healthy diets. By bridging the gap between health and sustainability in diet evaluation, REFRESH supports health professionals and the public in making informed dietary choices, contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced environmental impacts.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Global water stress mitigation achieved through international crop trade

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 18 July 2025

This study explores whether international crop trade can alleviate global water stress using a virtual scarce water saving/loss indicator and refined trade matrices for 109 crops across 150 countries.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Merits of dietary patterns for China's future food security satisfying socioeconomic development and climate change adaptation

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 18 July 2025

This study takes a hybrid approach for predicting features of future food security in China
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Asia

Balancing Environmental Sustainability and Nutrition: Dietary Climate Impact in Relation to Micronutrient Intake and Status in a Swedish Cohort

Elsevier,

Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 9, August 2025

The study demonstrates that adopting more climate-friendly diets, which typically involve reduced animal-based food consumption and lower absolute micronutrient intakes, does not substantially increase the risk of micronutrient deficiencies for most nutrients. These findings underscore the importance of assessing both dietary intake and actual nutrient status when evaluating the nutritional consequences of sustainable eating patterns, supporting the potential health and environmental benefits of shifting toward climate-friendly diets.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Augmenting the National Nutrition Data System to Promote Diet Sustainability Analyses

Elsevier,

Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 8, July 2024

The article concludes that advancing sustainable diet research and policy in the United States requires regular federal updates and integration of the Food Commodity Intake Database within the national nutrition data system. The FCID’s unique ability to link dietary data to multiple sustainability domains makes it indispensable for comprehensive analysis. Without timely updates and coordinated efforts, research will remain limited and policy decisions inadequately informed, hindering progress towards healthier, more sustainable food systems. Increased federal investment and interagency collaboration are necessary to build robust data infrastructure supporting sustainable diet initiatives and improved public health outcomes.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, North America

Kinetics of early peanut allergy development and resolution in the EAT, LEAP, and PAS cohorts

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume , 2025

World Food Day is a timely opportunity to raise awareness about food allergies. This collection of articles recently published in JACI covers a range of issues and treatments surrounding food allergy
Read more

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Anti-IgE and food allergy

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 155, January 2025

World Food Day is a timely opportunity to raise awareness about food allergies. This collection of articles recently published in JACI covers a range of issues and treatments surrounding food allergy
Read more

SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

The use and implementation of omalizumab as food allergy treatment: Consensus-based guidance and Work Group Report of the Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 155, January 2025

World Food Day is a timely opportunity to raise awareness about food allergies. This collection of articles recently published in JACI covers a range of issues and treatments surrounding food allergy
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Global

CO2 electrocatalytic reduction to ethylene and its application outlook in food science

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 26, 15 December 2023

This review focuses especially on the convertibility of CO2 reduction to generate ethylene technology in practical applications and provides a detailed summary of the latest technologies for the efficient production of ethylene by CO2RR and suggests the potential application of CO2RR systems in food science to further expand the application market of CO2RR for ethylene production
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SDG:

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 13: Climate action

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Health and wellbeing, Global

Hermetia illucens, an innovative and sustainable source of chitosan-based coating for postharvest preservation of strawberries

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 26, 15 December 2023

This study demonstrates the effectiveness of insect chitosan compared to the commercial polymer in preserving and enhancing some physicochemical parameters and nutraceutical properties of strawberries, prlonging their post-harvest quality.
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Health and wellbeing, Europe

Shifting Trend of Protein Consumption in Southeast Asia: Toward Health, Innovation, and Sustainability

Elsevier,

Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 8, October 2024

The article concludes that meeting South East Asia ’s protein needs demands a dual focus on both quantity and quality, tailored to population-specific requirements and life stages. Sustainable solutions should leverage a mix of animal, plant, and novel protein sources, prioritizing local resources and innovations that enhance nutritional value and consumer acceptance. It cautions against simplistic shifts to plant-based diets, given persistent undernutrition and socioeconomic disparities, and stresses that future food policies and innovations must be guided by nutrient adequacy, environmental sustainability, safety, and cultural relevance to ensure robust and equitable improvements in regional nutrition.
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SDG:

Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Health and wellbeing, Asia

Environmental and Health Sustainability of the Mediterranean Diet: A Systematic Review

Elsevier,

Advances in Nutrition, Volume 15, December 2024

The article concludes that the Mediterranean diet (MD) stands out as a model for sustainable and healthy eating, offering significant benefits for both human and planetary health. While it does not outperform vegetarian or vegan diets in terms of environmental impact, its nutritional quality, cultural acceptance, and moderate environmental footprint make it a practical and valuable dietary pattern. To maximize its benefits, policy and educational efforts should promote MD adherence and integrate sustainability considerations into dietary recommendations, addressing the challenges posed by globalization and shifting food preferences. Standardizing environmental impact measurements and considering broader sustainability indicators remain important areas for future research.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

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Health and wellbeing, Global

One-food versus 4-food elimination diet for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis: A multisite randomized trial

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Volume 155, February 2025

World Food Day is a timely opportunity to raise awareness about food allergies. This collection of articles recently published in JACI covers a range of issues and treatments surrounding food allergy
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Global

Research Priorities for Drivers of Food Choice for Food System Transformation in South Asia: Proceedings of a Collaborative Workshop

Elsevier,

Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 9, April 2025

Sustainable healthy diets in South Asia require a deeper understanding of food choice drivers at household, adolescent, and market levels. Addressing knowledge gaps through interdisciplinary research, improved measurement tools, and collaborative efforts is vital for guiding policy and program interventions. As food systems rapidly transform and ultraprocessed foods proliferate, targeted research and evidence-based strategies are essential to promote healthy, equitable, and sustainable diets for all populations in the region.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Health and wellbeing, Asia

The Role of IgE Sensitization in Acute FPIES: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
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Health and wellbeing, Global

Food fermentation in space: Opportunities and challenges

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 18 April 2025

This study investigates whether food fermentation in space is possible and if so, how it compares with fermentation on Earth.
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Health and wellbeing, Global

Translating soil salinity to agricultural salt stress: Key salt-tolerance mechanisms for agrohydrologic models

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 15 August 2025

This perspective highlights strategies for modeling salt tolerance mechanisms, including root system architecture adaptation, salt filtration, adaptation of plant hydraulics, ion compartmentalization, and stomatal responses, to improve model representation and prediction.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Health and wellbeing, Global

Bridging the gap between science, policy, stakeholders: Delineating a virtuous framework for agriculture under climate change scenarios

Elsevier,

iScience, Volume 28, 19 September 2025

Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, this study examines the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Health and wellbeing, Europe

A New Mediterranean Lifestyle Pyramid for Children and Youth: A Critical Lifestyle Tool for Preventing Obesity and Associated Cardiometabolic Diseases in a Sustainable Context

Elsevier,

Advances in Nutrition, Volume 16, March 2025

The article advocates for the Mediterranean Lifestyle Pyramid as a comprehensive, evidence-based framework to improve the health of children and adolescents. By integrating balanced nutrition, physical activity, sleep, social connections, and environmental sustainability, the pyramid addresses both individual well-being and broader ecological concerns. Early adoption of these habits can reduce future chronic disease risk and promote a healthier, more connected society. The pyramid is recommended for use by families, educators, and policymakers to foster lifelong healthy behaviors and support planetary health.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Global

Healthy candy canes and magic ramen: Do concept maps show knowledge, language and cultural connections?

Elsevier,

Linguistics and Education, Volume 87, June 2025

This study examines how multilingual elementary students use concept maps in an after-school science club to communicate scientific ideas, revealing that they position themselves as competent learners by making flexible language choices and incorporating personal experiences.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education

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Education, North America

Integrated IoT-based production, deep learning, and Business Intelligence approaches for organic food production

Elsevier,

Journal of Industrial Information Integration, Volume 46, July 2025

By minimizing food waste and optimizing production through predictive analytics and real-time monitoring, as well as by enhancing product quality and safety to improve food security and access to nutritious food the proposed framework reaches optimum organic food production. The alignment of production with demand forecasts also helps reduce waste and ensure the availability of the right products.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Exploring the effects of interactive digital picture books on elementary students' creativity

Elsevier,

Thinking Skills and Creativity, Volume 57, September 2025

This study investigates how the interactive digital picture book Food Ninja influences elementary students' creativity, using the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking with 44 sixth-graders.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education

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Education, Asia

Future foods refusal. How our behavioral immune system impedes the sustainable food transition

Elsevier,

Trends in Food Science and Technology, Volume 163, September 2025

Consumers' negative emotions like food neophobia and disgust, driven by evolutionary risk assessment mechanisms, hinder acceptance of future foods. To promote sustainable food innovation, these behavioral responses must be addressed, as novel foods often signal danger and are readily rejected despite their safety.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Food security and nutrition, Global

The global convergence of food waste: A growing sustainability challenge

Elsevier,

Cell Reports Sustainability, Volume 2, 26 September 2025

Food waste is an increasing global food security concern. This commentary discusses the drivers behind the growth of food waste with economic growth in particular linked with increasing food waste.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

From hidden hunger to double burden: Bangladesh's urgent need to prioritize diet quality

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 41, October 2025

This viewpoint offers insights on policy to improve diet quality, that resonate not only in Bangladesh but also across other countries navigating similar transitions.
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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Global

Predictors of teacher turnover in public and private preprimary classrooms in Ghana

Elsevier,

Teaching and Teacher Education, Volume 166, November 2025

This study examines factors influencing preprimary teacher turnover in peri-urban Ghana, finding that 22% of teachers left their positions within a school year. Psychological well-being, including depression, anxiety, and job satisfaction, was the strongest predictor of turnover and mediated the impact of personal stressors. The findings emphasize the importance of holistic support addressing both personal and professional needs to improve teacher retention and education quality.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education

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Education; Health and wellbeing, Africa

Microbiological hygiene and food safety assessment of urban aquaponic farming

Elsevier,

International Journal of Food Microbiology, Volume 442, 2 November 2025

This research underscores the potential of aquaponic systems to contribute to sustainable urban food production while emphasizing the importance of stringent water quality and hygiene practices to ensure food safety in global food systems.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Global

Update on the state of food security and safety in Afghanistan: A review

Elsevier,

Food and Humanity, Volume 5, December 2025

Afghanistan faces severe food insecurity, with millions suffering hunger and malnutrition, especially children, due to economic hardship, climate change, and poor infrastructure. Improving agricultural practices, healthcare, and safety standards is crucial for enhancing the country's food security and well-being.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Food security and nutrition, Middle East

Understanding practice architectures in food systems education: A case study

Elsevier,

Teaching and Teacher Education, Volume 142, May 2024

This case study of K-12 educators in British Columbia explores how teachers’ motivations influence their approaches to food systems education. Findings reveal a strong emphasis on helping students understand food’s role in sustainability and its links to environmental, economic, and social issues. The study highlights how educators’ intentions shape the practices they adopt in teaching about food systems.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education

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Food security and nutrition; Education, North America

A Review of Regulatory Standards and Advances in Essential Oils as Antimicrobials in Foods

Elsevier,

Journal of Food Protection, Volume 26, February 2023

This review highlights how essential oils can be effectively used as natural food preservatives through advanced delivery and packaging techniques, supporting the shift toward environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals in global food systems while addressing sensory and regulatory challenges.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Plant-Based Diet and Risk of Frailty in Older Chinese Adults

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 27, May 2023

A high plant-based diet index was associated with a lower risk of frailty in older Chinese adults, especially in men and those with healthy lifestyles. Consistently maintaining a high plant-based diet over time significantly reduced the risk of frailty. The protective effects of a plant-based diet against frailty were not observed in women and those unhealthy lifestyles, suggesting gender and lifestyle-specific differences.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Asia

From field to plate: How do bacterial enteric pathogens interact with ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables, causing disease outbreaks?

Elsevier,

Food Microbiology, Volume 117, February 2024

This article highlights the vulnerability of ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables to bacterial contamination from various pre- and post-harvest sources, emphasizing that understanding pathogen-plant interactions is essential for safeguarding global food systems and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Advancing nutrition risk assessment in middle-aged and older individuals with diverse food cultures: A data-driven personalized approach to predict incident hypertension, diabetes and mortality

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 28, February 2024

Presentation of a data-driven, personalized nutrition risk assessment algorithm that utilizes food frequency questionnaires to identify dietary diversity clusters and examine their associations with health outcomes among middle-aged and older individuals in Taiwan. The study identified four dietary diversity clusters and found that the "most diverse" cluster had lower risks of developing hypertension, diabetes, and mortality compared to the "least diverse".
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition; Health and population, Asia

Association of adherence to the Chinese version of the MIND diet with reduced cognitive decline in older Chinese individuals: Analysis of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 28, February 2024

This article examines the association between the Chinese version of the MIND diet (cMIND) and cognitive impairment in older Chinese adults. The study found that higher adherence to the cMIND diet was associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Asia

Association of changes in plant-based diet consumption with all-cause mortality among older adults in China: a prospective study from 2008 to 2019

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 28, February 2024

This cohort study found that decreasing the consumption of overall and healthful plant-based di was associated with a higher risk of total mortality, whereas decreasing the consumption of an unhealthful plant-based diet was associated with a lower risk of total mortality in older adults.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Asia

Cultural and generational factors shape Asians’ sustainable food choices: Insights from choice experiments and information nudges

Elsevier,

Cell Reports Sustainability, Volume 1, 23 February 2024

Diet has a large impact on greenhouse gases with those that consume more animal protein seen as generating higher emissions. This study examines Asian diet preferences and finds that most are unpersuaded to shift their diet, but self-enhancement framing can be helpful.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Global nutritional challenges and opportunities: Buckwheat, a potential bridge between nutrient deficiency and food security

Elsevier,

Trends in Food Science and Technology, Volume 145, March 2024

Global food insecurity persists despite increased production, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions like "Smart Foods" such as buckwheat, which is nutrient-dense, climate-resilient, and rich in bioactive compounds. Leveraging buckwheat’s genetic potential and diverse applications can promote health benefits and help address future nutritional challenges.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Precision nutrition impact on metabolic health and quality of life in aging population after a 3-month intervention: A randomized intervention

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 28, July 2024

The study evaluated the effects of a personalized dietary strategy based on individualized foods and digital tools on the overall health status and quality of life in older adults with overweight or obesity. The precision approach demonstrated significantly better outcomes compared to standard recommendations, including improvements in body weight, body composition, metabolic health, and quality of life.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing; Food security and nutrition, Europe

Updates in Food Anaphylaxis Management

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Teachers’ experience, needs and recommendations for promoting their health and wellbeing in Australia: A reflexive thematic analysis

Elsevier,

Teaching and Teacher Education, Volume 155, March 2025

This study examines Australian teachers' experiences with preventive health programs, revealing that past initiatives were seen as unsustainable and ineffective. Teachers emphasized the need for co-designed, relevant interventions focusing on mental wellbeing, social connections, and practical activities but faced barriers like heavy workloads and unsupportive school cultures.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education

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Education; Health and wellbeing, Oceania

Preliminary investigation and analysis of the impact of the Sudan War on higher education and scientific research sectors

Elsevier,

International Journal of Educational Development, Volume 112, January 2025

The conflict in Sudan since April 2023 has displaced many academics and students, disrupting education and causing financial hardship. The study highlights how war-related inflation and destruction have worsened food insecurity and healthcare destruction, emphasising the urgent need for international aid to support recovery and rebuild the academic sector.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Education; Food security and nutrition; Health and wellbeing, Africa

Impacts of discretionary universal free school meal schemes on primary school children's education attainment and school absence: A natural experiment study in England

Elsevier,

International Journal of Educational Research, Volume 133, January 2025

This study evaluated Universal Free School Meal (UFSM) schemes for 4-11-year-olds in four high-poverty London areas over six years, with longer-term data for two schemes.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Education; Food security and nutrition, Europe

Food security: The ultimate one-health challenge

Elsevier,

One Health, Volume 19, December 2024

Rapidly increasing human population and food animal populations are correlated with emergence of new zoonotic infectious diseases. Dependence on a few species of plants and animals for most human food may contribute to food insecurity.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Food security and nutrition, Global

An effective farmer-centred mobile intelligence solution using lightweight deep learning for integrated wheat pest management

Elsevier,

Journal of Industrial Information Integration, Volume 42, November 2024

This article presents an integrated pest management solution that uses deep learning for semi-automated pest detection and an expert system for pest management decision making. The proposed system also aims to minimize the use of harmful pesticides, promoting more sustainable agricultural practices.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Rural development, Global

Full-progress crop management and harvesting scheme with integrated space information: A case of jujube orchard

Elsevier,

Journal of Industrial Information Integration, Volume 42, November 2024

The full-process crop management and harvesting scheme with integrated space information can improve the intelligence and precision of crop management and harvesting processes. By optimizing field management, yield estimation, and harvesting path planning, the scheme can increase crop yields and quality, leading to higher economic benefits for farmers.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Rural development, Global

Urban agriculture matters for sustainable development

Elsevier,

Cell Reports Sustainability, Volume 1, 27 September 2024

This paper examines the positive and negative impacts of urban agriculture on the SDGs. They find that more work is needed to overcome the hurdles that negatively impact SDGs.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Treatment of Food Allergy: Immunotherapy, Omalizumab, or Both

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Social Determinants and Quality of Life in Food Allergy Management and Treatment

Elsevier,

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, Volume 13, April 2025

Foods are essential for life, but foods can be life-threatening for people with food allergy. This collection of articles from the April 2025 issue of JACI: In Practice provides up to date information on many important aspects of food allergy
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

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Health and wellbeing, Global

Intermittent food deserts. Exploring the spatiotemporal dimension of the urban fresh food access in Chilean cities

Elsevier,

Habitat International, Volume 153, November 2024

The intermittency of the food deserts positions Chile as halfway between the Global South and North models. The particularity of this model is that intermittently and regularly provides a healthy food environment within food deserts. Additionally, it has the potential to be planned for overcoming structural inequalities in spatial fresh food access. With a focus on Concepcion, Chile, this article analyses the importance of the spatiotemporal dimension in food access studies where a healthy diet depends on systems other than supermarkets characterized by intermittent operation over a week.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 1: No poverty

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Food security and nutrition, South America

Dietary patterns and intrinsic capacity in older adults: a 6-year prospective cohort study

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 28, August 2024

This study examines the 6-year longitudinal associations between dietary patterns, intrinsic capacity (IC), and IC sub-domains in community-dwelling Korean older adults. The key findings are that in older men, the "variety of healthy foods and alcohols" dietary pattern was positively associated with changes in IC score, while in older women, the "variety of healthy foods" pattern was positively associated with changes in IC score, IC score group, and psychological domain.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Asia

Enhanced retention and clean dewatering of nutrients in a slow-release organic silicon fertilizer

Elsevier,

Cell Reports Physical Science, Volume 5, 21 February 2024

Digestate is a widely-used liquid alternative to mineral fertiliser, but nutrients readily leech from it, limiting its application. Here, the authors use a porous silicon material to enhance digestate, improving nutrient retention and crop yields.
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SDG:

Goal 17: Partnership for the goals; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

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Chemicals and waste; Food security and nutrition, Global

How power in corporate-industrial meat supply chains enables negative externalities: Three case studies from Brazil, the US, and Australia

Elsevier,

One Earth, Volume 7, 16 August 2024

Global industrial meat production drives major social and ecological harms, yet policy debates often neglect the role of corporate power in sustaining these impacts. Through case studies, this study shows how industry concentration, government ties, weak regulation, and cultural norms enable externalized costs, and calls for systemic policies that confront meat industry power within the broader food system
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Food security and nutrition; Industry; Open Access, Global

Rotational complexity increases cropping system output under poorer growing conditions

Elsevier,

One Earth, Volume 7, 20 September 2024

Crop rotation diversity can enhance agricultural sustainability and reduce climate-related risks, but adoption remains limited by economic and informational barriers. Analysis of 36,000 yield observations from long-term North American trials shows that while maize and soybean yields rise with rotation diversity, overall outcomes vary by site, with trade-offs from lower-yield crops but clear benefits under poor growing conditions
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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Food security and nutrition; Open Access, North America

Incorporating sustainability in the food supply chain: The development of a private standard of Nature Farming poultry production in Brazil

Elsevier,

Research in Globalization, Volume 8, June 2024

This article examines the development of a Nature Farming (NF) system standard for poultry production in Brazil, aiming to better communicate the sustainability attributes of NF products throughout the supply chain. Through qualitative research with various stakeholders, the study highlights the unique environmental, economic, social, ethical, and health dimensions of NF poultry and proposes clearer labeling and certification standards. The findings suggest that establishing a dedicated NF standard can enhance product differentiation, improve consumer communication, and support sustainable supply chain management.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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Food security and nutrition; Open Access, South America

Food democracy and the right to the city: Re-assembling urban food environments in East-Central London

Elsevier,

Cities, Volume 153, October 2024

The study explores democratisation processes that aim to increase popular control over the production of urban food environments. Based on a case study of East-Central London and using assemblage thinking as an analytical framework, this article explores how more democratic food environments are being (dis)assembled. Our findings highlight the complexity of (dis)assembling practices, which are shaping a partial and fragile version of urban (food) democracy, shifting control away from capitalist structures but, at the same time, relying on state's support for co-designing and co-managing democratic food environments.
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SDG:

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

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Food security and nutrition, Europe

Associations of three healthy dietary patterns with homeostatic dysregulation: results from the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort study

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 28, December 2024

The article explores the associations between three healthy dietary patterns (DASH, aMED, and HDS) and homeostatic dysregulation (HD), a measure of aging-related physiological dysregulation, in a large prospective cohort from less-developed ethnic minority regions in China.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Asia

Rice grains integrated with animal cells: A shortcut to a sustainable food system

Elsevier,

Matter, Volume 7, 6 March 2024

In a bid to tackle the world’s growing demand for sustainable protein, South Korean scientists have successfully grown beef cells inside rice grains. The process involves enzyme-treating rice to support cell growth, then infusing it with bovine cells that develop into a pinkish, meat-like grain. Researchers say the hybrid food could offer a low-cost, low-emission alternative to traditional livestock farming — a potential breakthrough as nations grapple with climate pressures and food security challenges.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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Food security and nutrition, Asia

Rising to the challenge: Producing and sustaining a nutrient-dense and climate-resilient food basket for all

Elsevier,

One Earth, Volume 6, 17 November 2023

The global food system faces mounting pressures from climate change, resource competition, conflict, and markets, with the harshest impacts falling on nutritionally vulnerable populations. Meeting this challenge demands a paradigm shift in how food is grown and distributed, supported by new science, policy reforms, and broad transformations from farm to fork.
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SDG:

Goal 17: Partnership for the goals; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Women's leadership in cooperative and social movement in the issue of food waste: Evidence from Bandung City

Elsevier,

World Development Sustainability, Volume 6, June 2025

This study examines the role of women’s leadership in the Wahana Usaha Jaya Cooperative in Bandung, Indonesia, in promoting household food waste reduction and community engagement. Findings show that WUJ’s spiritually motivated and economically empowering strategies effectively encourage waste reduction, particularly among women, despite ongoing infrastructural challenges. The study highlights that women-led, community-based cooperatives offer effective, context-sensitive models for urban environmental governance and advancing food security in the Global South.
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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Tags:

Food security and nutrition, Asia

Interaction between living conditions and plant-based dietary pattern on cognitive function: A 10-year cohort analysis of Chinese older adults

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 29, June 2025

This study examines the impact of living conditions on cognitive function in older adults in China, and explores the role of plant-based dietary patterns in mitigating the negative effects of poor living conditions. The key finding is that living in fair or poor conditions was associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment, and this association was more pronounced in the "Low-stable-decreasing PDI" group compared to the "High-rapid-decreasing PDI" group.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Asia

Agricultural intensification through multiple-season farming: Effects on resiliency, food security and nutrition

Elsevier,

Food Policy, Volume 134, July 2025

Multiple-season farming is linked to greater crop diversity, higher food consumption, and improved food security—especially for better-off and male-headed households—though it shows no significant effect on child nutrition. This approach also suggests potential benefits for household resilience, highlighting the need to support poorer and female-headed households in accessing resources for multiple-season cultivation.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

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Global, Global

Haplotype-resolved genome assembly provides insights into the genetic basis of green peach aphid resistance in peach

Elsevier,

Current Biology, Volume 35, 9 June 2025

This study identified the gene PpNLR1 and its promoter variation as key factors conferring green peach aphid (GPA) resistance in peach, regulated by jasmonate-induced transcription factor PpERF109. Additionally, GPA salivary effectors activate the peach immune response through PpNLR1, offering valuable insights for breeding aphid-resistant peach cultivars.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 15: Life on land

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Science, Global

Low-income citizens’ evaluation of policy interventions to promote healthy food choices

Elsevier,

Food Policy, Volume 135, August 2025

Low-income citizens show the highest support for food labeling and educational campaigns, viewing them as effective and less intrusive, while taxation and checkout prompts are least accepted due to perceived invasiveness. Policy support is strongly influenced by perceived effectiveness, intrusiveness, and individuals’ existing behaviors, suggesting tailored approaches are needed to improve acceptance and impact.
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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Global

Differential associations of dietary inflammatory potential, antioxidant capacity, and Mediterranean diet adherence with biological aging: A UK Biobank study

Elsevier,

Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 29, September 2025

This article examines the associations between dietary inflammatory potential, antioxidant capacity, Mediterranean diet adherence, and biological age acceleration in a large UK Biobank cohort.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Europe

Addressing Ethiopia's grand challenge of achieving food security while ensuring land-use sustainability

Elsevier,

Land Use Policy, Volume 157, October 2025

As one of the most food-insecure countries of the Global South, Ethiopia has experienced significant land-use changes driven by economic development and population growth. This study examined the dynamic land use transitions in Ethiopia during the period 2000–2020 including the socio-economic factors driving land-use transitions and grain demand. Although the sustained growth in international trade coupled with increased productivity has benefited the country's food supply, the food security situation in low-income countries, including Ethiopia, will remain critical in the context of population growth.
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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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Food security and nutrition, Africa

Ferrous nutritional metal-organic framework as food fortificant

Elsevier,

Matter, Volume 8, 1 October 2025

With an estimated 2 billion people worldwide suffering from iron deficiency — a condition linked to anemia, impaired childhood brain development, and higher infant mortality — researchers are racing to find more effective nutritional interventions. MIT scientists have developed a promising solution: tiny crystalline particles known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that can be used to fortify everyday foods and beverages, mixed into foods such as bread or sprinkled directly into drinks like coffee or tea.
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SDG:

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Global

Assessment of food and nutrition security practices of the artisanal and small-scale mining communities in Nigeria

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World Development Sustainability, Volume 7, December 2025

This study explores the food and nutrition security practices among artisanal and small-scale mining communities in Nigeria, revealing both strengths, such as access to local foods and purchasing power, and significant challenges, including meal skipping, poor water quality, and limited healthcare access. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive interventions to improve nutrition, healthcare infrastructure, and social protection, which are essential for the well-being and sustainable development of these mining communities.
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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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Food security and nutrition, Global

Ecological intensification index: reducing global footprint of agriculture

Elsevier,

Trends in Plant Science, Volume 30, April 2025

The ecological intensification index (EII) is a new tool that helps balance agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability by quantifying both crop yields and ecological services like soil carbon storage. It guides farmers and policymakers in adopting practices that maximize food production while minimizing ecological damage, supporting sustainable agriculture in a changing climate.
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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Global

Pangeneric analyses reveal the divergent genome evolution and ecologies between morels and truffles in the Morchellaceae

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Current Biology, Volume , 2025

This study sequenced genomes from major Morchellaceae clades to clarify their ecological lifestyles, finding that true morels are primarily saprotrophic while some related truffles exhibit ectomycorrhizal traits. The research also reveals diversity in mating systems and provides new insights into the evolutionary nutrition strategies of these fungi.
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SDG:

Goal 15: Life on land

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Science, Global

Young Children's mealtimes and eating practices in early childhood education and care: A scoping review of 30 years of research from 1990 to 2020

Elsevier,

Educational Research Review, Volume 38, February 2023

This scoping review of 30 years of research on young children's eating practices in early childhood education and care (ECEC) highlights three areas of focus: how repeated exposure and modeling impact children's food intake, often focused on increasing fruit/vegetable consumption; teachers' nutritional knowledge, strategies for managing eating, and perceptions of mealtimes; teachers' feeding behaviors, children's participation and sociality, and additional learning (e.g. language) during mealtimes. The review highlights the need to consider cultural diversity, food allergies, and the practical challenges teachers face in promoting healthy eating in ECEC.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Education, Global

The Association between Dietary Protein Diversity and Protein Patterns with Frailty in Older Chinese Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study

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Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 27, December 2023

This article examines the association between dietary protein diversity and frailty risk in older Chinese adults. The key findings are: 1. Higher protein diversity was linked to lower frailty risk, with each 1-unit PDS increase reducing risk by 10%. 2. Consistently maintaining a high PDS over 4 years was associated with the lowest frailty odds.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and population; Food security and nutrition, Asia

Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels: Chapter 4 - Health Benefits of Pomegranate Peel

Elsevier,

2022, Pages 187-199

This content aligns with SDG 2 and 3 by discussing the availability and nutritional qualities of pomegranate.

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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Health and wellbeing; PMG 30; PMC 910, Global

From promises to action: Analyzing global commitments to tackle hunger and food insecurity

Elsevier,

Food Policy, Volume 136, October 2025, 102968

This article is a review of the global commitments to ending hunger and achieving SDG2 by 2030, analisesthe rhetoric, actionable plans, financing, and accountability mechanisms. Strengthening global governance and institutionalizing monitoring of commitments are essential to translate these declarations into effective national policies.

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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Global, Global

SAHARAPONICS project: Local production of food of high nutritional quality and minimal water consumption in refugee camps in arid areas

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Societal Impacts, Volume 5, June 2025, 100110

The SAHARAPONICS project introduced a low-cost, water-efficient aquaponic system in Sahrawi refugee camps to improve food security and nutrition in arid conditions. Using locally sourced materials and solar power, the system produces fish and crops while reducing water use by up to 90%. Despite increasing daily workload, community feedback highlights benefits in food access, economic opportunities, and empowerment, demonstrating the project's potential for sustainable development in water-scarce, vulnerable communities. This project supports multiple UN SDGs, including clean water and sanitation (Goal 6), zero hunger (Goal 2), good health and well-being (Goal 3), poverty reduction (Goal 1), sustainable cities (Goal 11), and responsible consumption (Goal 12).

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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Sustainable cities and human settlements; Food security and nutrition; Health and wellbeing, Global

The societal impacts of the SOCIAL4FOOD project

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Societal Impacts, Volume 1, Issues 1–2, December 2023, 100019

The SOCIAL4FOOD project revitalized the endangered “fagiolina arsolana” bean in Arsoli, Italy, by engaging the community through social farming and green training, preserving traditional knowledge, and boosting rural economy. It fostered social inclusion, strengthened local identity, and offers a scalable model for sustainable agriculture and community well-being. The project supports a just transition by empowering marginalized groups and preserving cultural heritage.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Health and wellbeing, Global

QUIZ IT! An all-generation approach to encourage sustainable food packaging practices

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Societal Impacts, Volume 1, Issues 1–2, December 2023, 100017

The article highlights that while consumer awareness of sustainable food packaging disposal is growing, confusion around packaging symbols and mixed-material disposal persists, hindering effective recycling. Using quick, engaging quizzes across all age groups at community events proved successful in identifying knowledge gaps and encouraging willingness to adopt better disposal practices. The study underscores the need for clearer labeling, improved recycling infrastructure, and coordinated efforts from schools, businesses, and government to support consumers in sustainable behavior changes. This work aligns with the UN SDG goals by promoting quality education (Goal 4), fostering innovation and infrastructure (Goal 9), and encouraging responsible consumption and production (Goal 12).

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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Global
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