Maize is prioritized in Benin as a source of food security and a marketable cash crop.
Crops and Commodities
Ugly Fruit and Vegetables Hit the Catwalk
Intermarché have put ugly fruit and vegetables into the spotlight to educate consumers on food waste.
The Buzz on Burt and His Bees
New documentary film tells story of Burt Shavitz, founder and face of Burt’s Bees.
Indigenous Crop: Marama – a secret crop of southern Africa
The marama plant, a legume can produce crops above and below ground. The marama plant can survive in dry climates by storing water in its roots.
Ecuador’s All Good Fairtrade Banana Company
All Good Fairtrade, Ecuador’s cooperative of family farmers, gains international quality recognition.
Indigenous Crop: Lablab: to Cook or Not to Cook?
It is important to boil mature beans or dried beans to remove the cyanogenic glycosides.
Pearls of Production: A New Tool to Improve Millet Yields
New grain tools allow farmers to thresh pearl millet efficiently, sustainably, and productively, increasing yields and the independence of small family farms.
Flower Power: Saffron Captivates the Senses
Saffron’s flavor, fragrance, and color liven up foods and brighten up clothing throughout the world. It has also been valued for its medicinal properties.
Canada Aims to Achieve Food Security Through Seed Diversity Initiative
The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security aims to achieve food security in Canada by increasing seed diversity.
Think Global, Buy Local: A new study looks at the impact of buying local produce on local economies
Think Globally, Act Locally has been a motto of the sustainable food movement – but does it improve local economies?
