CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Wasabi Beef production resumes after securing heavy oil sourcing

Production of 'Wasabi Beef' potato chips has resumed after securing sources of heavy oil that had been disrupted due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 23 • 06:44 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Can China massively reduce food imports with super-efficient unmanned rice farms?

China is developing highly efficient unmanned rice farms, which could significantly boost domestic grain production and reduce food imports.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Madagascar, producing local seeds adapted to the climate to improve food security

In Madagascar, local seed production tailored to the climate aims to enhance food security in response to climate change.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Consumers face fresh produce shortages, higher prices as farmers' costs soar

Severe flooding in Queensland's Bundaberg and Burnett regions threatens to reduce fruit and vegetable production by up to 50% and increase prices for consumers.

Mar 20 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bragança: Artisan products receive seal and can be sold throughout Brazil

A new regulation in Bragança Paulista will boost artisan production by allowing local food products to be sold nationally.

Mar 20 • 21:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here, students test minced meat made from sea squirt: 'Tastes almost like meat'

In a sustainable food initiative, students in Smedjebacken tried minced meat made from sea cucumbers, which is touted for its low environmental impact and nutritional benefits.

Mar 20 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

MTK's desperate plea: Food production is heading for a crisis

The Finnish Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Owners (MTK) warns that the war in Iran could lead to hundreds of millions of euros in additional costs for agriculture, exacerbating the ongoing economic crisis in crop production.

Mar 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bread factory closed due to cockroach infestation is fined again for continuing production

A bread factory in Fortaleza, Brazil, has been fined again for continuing operations despite being closed due to health violations including a cockroach infestation.

Mar 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY AND VIDEO: Strike brought over fifty tractors to the streets of Tartu and Jõgeva

Farmers across Estonia protested today, bringing over fifty tractors to the streets of Tartu and Jõgeva to highlight issues in food production.

Mar 19 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

At 10 o'clock: the Riigikogu discusses the role of agriculture in the Estonian economy

The Estonian Riigikogu will discuss the crucial role of agriculture and food production in the country's economy during a session today.

Mar 19 • 05:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows

A new land use framework indicates that England needs to allocate over 7% of its land to nature and renewable energy to meet environmental goals while still accommodating food production and housing.

Mar 18 • 14:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In five years: Argentina could increase its animal protein production by 50%

Argentina has the potential to increase its animal protein production by 50% in the next five years, according to projections unveiled during the launch of a new animal nutrition congress.

Mar 18 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Member of the Rural Affairs Committee: Farmers are threatened by a real reduction in support funds

A member of the Estonian Rural Affairs Committee has expressed concerns that funding for agriculture and food production may decrease in the next funding period.

Mar 18 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Angry farmers are bringing tractors to cities on Thursday and threatening stronger protests

Farmers across Estonia are gathering for a protest on Thursday to highlight issues in food production.

Mar 18 • 13:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Xi Jinping Also Praised’ Boeun Beans Embrace Hwangnam Bread... 25 Tons of Boeun Beans for Hwangnam Bread Filling

The Hwangnam bread, praised by Chinese President Xi Jinping, will now feature Boeun beans as part of a new partnership aimed at enhancing local agricultural production.

Mar 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

SWDC partners FTID to boost South West rural development

The South-West Development Commission has teamed up with the Technology Innovation and Sustainable Development to enhance food production and infrastructure in rural communities across South-West Nigeria.

Mar 18 • 02:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves bill that defines minimum cocoa content in chocolate

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill establishing minimum cocoa content requirements for chocolate production in an effort to enhance the value of domestic cocoa and ensure proper labeling practices.

Mar 18 • 01:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Camel Meat, a Growing Market in West Africa

Camel meat is increasingly popular in arid and semi-arid regions of West Africa, showing significant market growth despite a small overall global herd.

Mar 17 • 23:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Community Garden, Organic Production, Without Sanitation: How the 'Marielle Vive' Camp is in Valinhos

The Marielle Vive camp in Valinhos, Brazil, established in 2018, is home to approximately 800 people and focuses on organic food production through a central communal garden.

Mar 17 • 23:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

UN: War Pressures Food Chains, Raises Fertilizer Prices, and Intensifies Global Hunger Risks

The UN warns that the impacts of war in the Middle East are threatening the global food system, exacerbating hunger risks amid increased production costs and supply chain disruptions.

Mar 17 • 16:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The seeds that feed the world

The article discusses the crucial role of seeds in agriculture and the economy, highlighting the often-overlooked significance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their implications for food production.

Mar 17 • 12:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EPKK and the Rural Affairs Committee invite schools and kindergartens to talk to children about agriculture on Thursday

The Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce, together with the Rural Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, is encouraging all schools and kindergartens in Estonia to focus more on agriculture and food production.

Mar 17 • 06:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now eggs will have to bear expiration dates, this order was issued in UP

The UP government has mandated that every egg sold in the state must have a production date and expiration date stamped on it, starting from April 1.

Mar 17 • 04:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Significant changes to the draft food production bill after hundreds of consultations in the consultation portal

The draft food production bill in Iceland is undergoing significant amendments following extensive public consultation.

Mar 16 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cresol develops project for agroecological food between Brazil and Uruguay

Cresol Agri-Agência has launched a collaborative project focused on enhancing agroecological food production between Brazil and Uruguay from 2022 to 2026.

Mar 16 • 19:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This Finnish rule ruins the taste of several foods - "Sold too fresh"

A Finnish chef argues that domestic beef production is struggling due to high costs and ties to dairy farming, affecting the taste and availability of local beef.

Mar 16 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Egg producers prepare for Lent demand with more affordable prices

Producers in São Paulo's interior are gearing up to meet the annual increase in egg demand during Lent, as many reduce meat consumption.

Mar 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Which country is the world's olive oil capital and why

Spain is considered the world's olive oil capital due to its massive production and export of olive oil, primarily from the Andalusia region.

Mar 14 • 08:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU plans to ban large nitrous oxide canisters from 2027

The European Commission has proposed a ban on large nitrous oxide canisters to address health concerns related to their misuse for recreational purposes, set to be enacted across the EU from 2027.

Mar 13 • 18:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Balanced feed industry guarantees the purchase of all national corn but will need 500,000 additional tons

Ecuador's balanced feed industry will purchase all national corn production but still requires an additional 500,000 tons to meet annual demand.

Mar 13 • 16:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Production at 'Zemturu piens' halted to test product safety

The production and distribution of fresh milk at SIA 'Zemturu piens' has been halted due to the detection of Q fever in a cow, pending safety tests by the Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia.

Mar 13 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Veterinary doctor leads industrial cheese production in the interior of SP: 'Democratic food'

Jaqueline Calore, a veterinary doctor, has been instrumental in the industrial cheese production in Adamantina, São Paulo, as the region gains recognition for its cheese-making industry.

Mar 13 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new DNA: a new model is proposed for the agricultural contractor business

At Expoagro, Hernán Ferrari emphasized the need for agricultural contractors to adapt their business model to meet the challenges of future food demands.

Mar 12 • 21:25 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China targets record food-security push in shadow of US-Israeli war with Iran

China is intensifying its efforts to ensure food security by setting ambitious grain production targets amid global geopolitical tensions.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The war in Iran is already impacting food production due to rising fertilizer costs

The ongoing war in Iran is causing a 20% increase in fertilizer prices, which may lead to higher costs for staple food products.

Mar 12 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Santa Maria spice production will be completely moved to Estonia

The spice production of the 'Santa Maria' brand by the Finnish food and beverage manufacturer 'Paulig' will be entirely relocated from Sweden to a factory in Saue, Estonia by next summer, creating nearly 100 new jobs.

Mar 11 • 07:09 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

New billionaire class emerges in Russia

Russia added nine new billionaires in the past year, predominantly in agriculture and food production, reflecting a shift in wealth amidst ongoing sanctions.

Mar 10 • 19:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Paulig concentrates its spice production in Estonia – nearly one hundred jobs disappear

The food company Paulig is relocating its spice production from Sweden to Estonia, resulting in the loss of nearly 100 jobs in Mölndal, with the transition expected to be completed by summer 2027.

Mar 10 • 17:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Santa Maria spices will be produced only in Estonia from now on

The production of 'Santa Maria' spices by Finnish food and beverage manufacturer 'Paulig' will relocate entirely from Sweden to a factory in Sauja, Estonia, by the summer of 2027, creating nearly a hundred new jobs.

Mar 10 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Director for Agriculture & Food: Okay, but then answer me what Danes should eat

Morten Boje Hviid emphasizes the importance of constructive dialogue about Denmark's food production rather than competitive shouting, amidst a call for sustainable food practices.

Mar 10 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sau will become Paulig's spice production center

The international food company Paulig is set to centralize its spice production in Sau, Estonia, creating nearly 100 new jobs by summer 2027.

Mar 10 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Women Farmers Balance Between Resilience and Inequality

Women in agriculture play a crucial role in food production and social cohesion but face enduring structural inequalities despite their contributions.

Mar 8 • 05:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Fertilizer prices have sharply increased. Soon we will feel this in our wallets

Fertilizer prices are rising globally due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which has affected production due to natural gas prices.

Mar 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The risk of food shortages related to climate change is increasing

Research indicates that the adverse impacts of climate change on food production are likely to manifest sooner than anticipated, particularly affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley.

Mar 7 • 09:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo Speaker hails Adebutu’s investment in food production, employment generation

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly praised Oladipupo Adebutu for his significant investments in agriculture that are addressing hunger and creating jobs.

Mar 7 • 07:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

EU agrees: Veggie burger can still be called veggie burger

The EU has decided that terms like 'veggie burger' and 'soy sausage' will remain permissible despite previous attempts to ban them in order to protect meat producers.

Mar 5 • 16:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

War in the Middle East may raise food prices in Brazil; understand

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States is expected to increase food prices for Brazilian consumers as agricultural production costs rise due to regional instability.

Mar 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Irrigation: the hidden potential that can add production, jobs, and dollars to the country

A new report highlights the untapped irrigation potential in Argentina, advocating for modernization to enhance agricultural output amid increasing global food demand and frequent droughts.

Mar 4 • 17:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

These rye breads are not like the others – The EU noticed it too

The Aitoo perunarieska has been granted a protected geographical indication by the European Union due to its unique quality and traditional production methods.

Mar 4 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Food: Lower production and price increases due to war – 'Block' for vital fertilizer in the Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may lead to lower harvests and higher food prices, particularly due to disruptions in global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for fertilizer transport.

Mar 3 • 14:52 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.