FOOD

Drought affects cocoa crops in Africa

Published on: October 5, 2023
00:30

Abidjan, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The drought that is drying up crops in several countries is causing a sharp decline in the cocoa production. Originally from the Americas, from where it traveled in the conquerors' ships to Europe, and from there to the overseas possessions, cocoa was so successfully naturalized in Africa that today the world's leading producers are Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon, in that order.

Costa Rica to export more food products to Cuba

Published on: October 2, 2023
10:45

San José, Oct 2 (Prensa Latina) Flavored drinks, bottled water, soft drinks, fruit pulp, coffee and eggs are the other proposals of a Costa Rican exporting company that will soon arrive in Cuba.

Varadero Gourmet 2023 will defend local food

Published on: September 20, 2023
10:13

Matanzas, Cuba, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) From today until September 23, the 13th edition of the Varadero Gourmet International Festival, to be held at the Plaza America Convention Center in Varadero, will defend local food.

Russia appreciates UN efforts on cereal issues

Published on: September 10, 2023
09:26

Moscow, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appreciated the efforts by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the food pact, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed on Sunday.

MINAG, MES to launch new platform to boost agricultural-food systems

Published on: August 30, 2023
17:07

Havana, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Agriculture (MINAG) and Higher Education (MES) Ministries as well as the FAO Office in Cuba are presently creating a new platform to boost science and innovation in agricultural and food systems, authorities announced on Wednesday.

China to send food to Africa and backup agricultural modernization

Published on: August 25, 2023
07:46

Beijing, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) China will send a new shipment of food to Africa to combat the current food crisis, and will support the continent's agricultural modernization.

UN representatives are fretful over Niger’s food security

Published on: August 16, 2023
16:11

United Nations, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is fretful on Wednesday over Niger’s food security, an aftermath of the conflict.

Israeli army enters Gaza Strip

Published on: August 14, 2023
07:29

Ramallah, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli Army launched an operation in the northern Gaza Strip with support from armored vehicles.

Farmers donate products to children’s hospital in Cuba

Published on: August 12, 2023
07:09

Santa Clara, Cuba, Aug 12 (Prensa Latinas) Farmers from the Cuban province of Villa Clara donated agricultural products to the local Children´s Hospital in tribute to the leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro on his 97th birth anniversary.

Opposition to challenge Bukele’s reelection

Published on: August 8, 2023
10:44

San Salvador, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The opposition in El Salvador, both from the right and the left wings, will challenge President Nayib Bukele's reelection on February 4, 2024, international commentators noted on Tuesday.

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