FFAR Invests $4.1 Million in Eight Early-Career Scientists Tackling Critical Food and Agriculture Challenges
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded $3.5 million in direct funding—and $4.1 million with institutional matches—to eight early-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward projects that could reshape how we grow food, protect crops, and nourish a growing global population.
USDA Food Price Outlook 2026: Food Costs Predicted to Rise 3.6% with Restaurant Prices Leading Increase
The USDA's Economic Research Service projects a 3.6% increase in overall food prices for 2026, with restaurant prices rising faster than grocery costs for the sixth consecutive year. This comprehensive analysis examines the factors driving food inflation and what consumers can expect across different food categories.
PLANTdex: Revolutionary Tool Maps Environmental Impact of Global Crop Production
Oxford and UCL researchers develop PLANTdex, a groundbreaking tool that measures environmental impact of 16 global crops across five key indicators, enabling targeted interventions for sustainable agriculture.
Study Reveals Widespread Misconceptions About Food’s Environmental Impact
New research from the University of Nottingham finds that consumers systematically misunderstand which foods are most damaging to the environment, often overestimating processed foods while underestimating high-impact items like nuts and beef.
New Study Reveals Industrial Agriculture as Key Driver of Bird Population Decline
A major study unveils a direct, quantifiable link between large-scale, chemically intensive farming and the rapid disappearance of bird species, highlighting the urgent need for agricultural reform to protect avian biodiversity.
Food is Medicine Programs Could Generate $45 Billion for U.S. States, New Rockefeller Foundation Study Finds
Groundbreaking Rockefeller Foundation research demonstrates that Food is Medicine programs could unlock $45 billion in state economic activity, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and transform healthcare spending into rural economic development when local farms are prioritized.
New Climate Research Centre Launches to Drive Climate-Smart Agriculture in Eswatini
Eswatini’s new C3SR hub at the University of Eswatini will generate home-grown data on climate-smart farming, sustainable land use and resilient crops, helping to protect a US$3-billion economy at risk from worsening weather extremes.
WSU Scientists Map Photosynthetic Protein Landscapes, Unlocking New Crop Optimization Potential
Washington State University researchers have uncovered the molecular architecture of photosynthetic membranes, revealing how protein organization affects energy conversion efficiency and opening new pathways for crop optimization.
Food and Beverage Industry Trends March 2026: Regulatory Shifts and Sustainability Innovations
March 2026 brings significant changes to the food and beverage industry with new sustainability regulations, consumer behavior shifts, and technological innovations. This analysis examines the key trends that will define the industry in 2026 and beyond.
MSC Certification Program Drives Measurable Environmental Improvements in Global Fisheries
A comprehensive analysis of the Marine Stewardship Council's certification program demonstrates that participating fisheries show progressive environmental improvements, with over 90% achieving global best practice standards within five years of certification.
Blockchain Technology Transforms Agriculture: Lessons from the Dutch Pilot Study on South African Table Grapes
A comprehensive pilot study by Wageningen University & Research reveals how blockchain technology can transform agricultural supply chains, using South African table grapes as a real-world case study to demonstrate improved transparency, certificate tracking, and supply chain efficiency.
Bird Populations Declining at Accelerating Rate Across North America, New Study Reveals
A comprehensive analysis of North American bird populations from 1987-2021 reveals that bird declines are accelerating, with intensive agriculture and climate change as key contributing factors.