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To achieve sustainable development we must transform current agriculture and food systems, including by supporting smallholders and family farmers, reducing pesticide and chemical use, and improving land conservation practices, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said today addressing European lawmakers.

Walnuts, mushrooms and legumes are the three foods they are most excited to try in meatless meals.

The potential powerhouse of energy and creativity of the world's 1.2 billion young people was highlighted by Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of IFAD during the annual spring meetings of the World Bank Group (Bank) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that are currently underway.

The report "Egg Replacers Market by Ingredient (Dairy Proteins, Starch, Algal Flour, Soy-based Products), Form, Source (Plant, Animal), Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Savories, Sauces, Dressings & Spreads), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market is projected to reach a value of USD 1283.0 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2016.

A new kind of lamb set to spark a renaissance in the global appetite for premium meat has been launched by New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English at a reception in Hong Kong.

The Canadian Celiac Association, Fondation québécoise de la maladie coeliaque, and Gluten-Free Food Program Inc. have joined forces to create and promote the new industry standard for the celiac community.

As per TMR's estimations, the global market for confectionery ingredient, which accounted US$ 76.25 bn in 2016, is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 4.2% during the period from 2017 to 2025. The market is likely to reach US$ 109.48bn by the end of the forecast period.

The global rice protein market is expected to reach USD 198.5 million by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing global food and beverage industry has been one of the major drivers of the rice protein market. Increased consumption of functional foods such as sports & energy drinks, energy bars, and dietary supplements have also contributed to the industry growth.

Fishmeal & Fish Oil global market is estimated to be valued at USD 9.50 Billion in 2017 and projected to reach USD 14.28 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.50% from 2017.

Unless urgent action is taken to feed people in north-east Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen, more than 20 million people will not find enough food to eat, the heads of the United Nations food agencies warned.