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Nutrient-rich diets increase food security, only if proper water quality is guaranteed
- In areas with poor water quality, often in the global South, the promotion of nutrient-rich diets with perishable foods like fruits, vegetables and... -
'There is no food security without food safety'
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Food system transformations in less-favoured rural areas of East Africa
- The population of East Africa is expected to have doubled by the year 2050. The growth is even more rapid in rural areas, many of which already face... -
Mekong Delta: Vietnam’s rice bowl transitions into a diverse food basket
- In 1975, following the war, Vietnam faced a massive famine. With help from Wageningen, the Mekong Delta rapidly became the second-largest rice... -
A better connection between cities and rural areas improves food and nutrition security in both regions
- Developing countries are urbanising rapidly. Many urban dwellers are poor and have to deal with malnutrition and limited access to healthy food. How... -
White paper on how postharvest interventions contribute to improving food systems
- This white paper explores to potential of postharvest interventions in a food systems perspective. It is widely known that postharvest management...