World Food Day
latest news & developments
Mothers and caregivers need nutrition education to protect children in food-insecure environment
Health department aims to make healthier food choices easier as part of this year’s National Nutrition Week
Processed food has bad press, but it’s essential for nutrition security
In an ideal world we’d all eat farm fresh, organically grown food, but an ever-expanding global population amid rapid urbanisation needs nutritious food in sufficient quantities
SA is food secure but millions of children are stunted
National dietary surveys estimate that 77% of children between the ages of six and 23 months do not receive a minimally acceptable diet
M&G challenges you to live off #6Rand
Around 14-million South Africans cannot afford enough food to feed their families. Join the M&G’s R6-a-day food challenge on Thursday, October 16.
Sustainable food systems
South Africa faces a structural household food insecurity problem, the prime causes of which are widespread chronic poverty and unemployment.
World Food Day commemoration
On October 16 every year, the world observes World Food Day to look at ways of creating awareness about fighting hunger.
Interventions for food security
Part of the mandate of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is to improve nutrition and contribute to global economic growth.
Securing access to food
World Food Day marks the foundation of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in 1945 and heightens the plight of food insecurity.
World urged not to forget food crisis
As governments pour trillions into shoring up banks, World Food Day will be marked on Thursday by calls to combat hunger and a price spiral.