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Al Jazeera reports that the world may be heading toward a global meat crisis, driven by pressure on cattle production and the challenge of feeding growing herds. The piece examines how rising demand for meat, constrained feed supplies and environmental pressures could disrupt global protein supply chains, raising concerns about food security and prices worldwide.
- 2African Development Bank approves $5.1bn crisis response framework▼AfDB crisis response framework: up to $5.1bn for energy and fertiliser shocks
The African Development Bank has put in place a crisis response framework that could channel up to $5.1bn to help African countries cope with shocks to energy prices and fertiliser supplies. The facility is aimed at easing the impact of global price spikes and supply disruptions on food production and power costs across the continent.
- 3Organic beef farming emits nearly twice the carbon of conventional▼# food organic beef farming emitted nearly twice as much carbon as regular farming but may beat out conventional beef by
New discussion of beef farming data claims organic beef production emitted nearly twice as much carbon per unit as conventional farming, though it may outperform conventional beef on other environmental measures. The beef industry is responsible for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, making it one of the top contributors to climate change, and the findings are prompting debate over whether organic labels truly mean greener food.
- 4Red Bull sues Indian regulator over energy drink label ban●Red Bull sues Indian regulator over 'energy drink' label ban
Red Bull has filed a lawsuit against an Indian regulator after authorities moved to stop its product being labelled an 'energy drink'. The dispute centres on labelling rules for caffeinated beverages sold in India, and the company is challenging the ban through the courts. The case highlights growing friction between global beverage brands and Indian food-safety regulators over product classification standards.
- 5Fonterra targets nutrition market for weight-loss drug users▼Fonterra cashes in on nutritional needs of those on weight-loss medications
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is moving to serve the nutritional needs of people taking weight-loss medications such as GLP-1 drugs, which reduce appetite and can leave users short of protein and key nutrients. The company is positioning high-protein dairy products to fill that gap, tapping into one of the fastest-growing trends in global food and health.