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FAO, Danone team up to foster sustainable diets, foods systems
18.10.2019 13:11 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of this week, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Danone ( French multinational foods’ corporation) have agreed to work together to improve global nutrition and food safety knowledge, and promote responsible agricultural value chains for more sustainable food systems, FAO reports.
As to the report, the both organizations aim to scale up sustainable food and agricultural practices and provide people with access to more diverse and healthier foods.
Thus, as of yesterday, FAO and Danone signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Memorandum is aimed to: exchange information on emerging food safety issues, including new trends and drivers; share data on food consumption and nutrient intakes; exchange knowledge related to food systems and nutrition security through the provision by the FAO of its e-learning courses and digital certification to Danone employees; promote compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals and responsible business conduct in global agricultural supply chains.
«This agreement will help advance global efforts to improve nutrition and food safety, and make food systems more sustainable,» said FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu at the Memorandum signing.
It is to be admitted, FAO and Danone are also committing to work together to promote the conservation, sustainable use, management and restoration of biodiversity for food and agriculture.
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