Adults older than 65 years and persons with chronic medical conditions are particularly vulnerable to severe disease from COVID-19. If possible, limit shopping in public. Ask a neighbor or friend to pick up groceries and leave them outside your house or bring them into the house while maintain...
COVID-19ChallengesFood securityPandemicRecommendationsFood security is a major element for the sustainability, stability and development of a country. However, despite fundamental efforts in fighting poverty, Afghanistan continues to struggle with food insecurity with a large proportion of its population ...
The COVID-19 pandemic is ravishing local, national, and global economies. In addition to the direct health impacts, the pandemic is having widespread effects on employment, poverty, food security, nutrition, education and health, and the overall functioning of food systems (Barrett, 2020, Devereux...
CNA. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sfa-food-safety-rules-novel-foods-plant-based-lab-meat-1340126. Committee on World Food Security. (2012). Global strategic framework for food security and nutrition. Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/docrep/meeting/026/ME498E.pdf Ellyatt, H....
For example, production managers had to operate processing equipment, and quality assurance managers had to develop and implement COVID-19 control plans and mitigation strategies in addition to their food safety and quality programs. As the pool of skilled workers shrank, the food industry was also...
Social distancing, hand-washing not touching your face and disinfecting surfaces are some ways to avoid contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But what about the food you eat? Can you get sick with COVID-19 by eating contaminated fruits, vegetables or other foods?
China has the ability to guarantee food security and respond to global market volatility, with ample grain reserves and a healthy trend toward stable growth of grain production, despite the uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to international agriculture trade. The country’s per capita ...
In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has brought the aspect of food safety, sanitation, and good hygiene practices to the forefront. The COVID-19 pandemic has made consumers more concerned about the safety of food in informal markets, which has produced an increase in t...
The post-COVID menu The disruption in the restaurant industry, to people’s livelihoods and their businesses, has been devastating. It’s far from over, but de Montfort Walker knows that restaurateurs are naturally entrepreneurial and optimistic. “Even if some places don’t come back, you’ll...
8. Raw, cold, irritating foods and unsealed cold beverages are not recommended takeout options. Dishes with a balanced portion of vegetables and meat are encouraged. Sources: World Health Organization, Guidelines on takeout food safety and nutrition during the COVID-19 outbreak...