IFPRI launches global report on food systems for healthy diets and nutrition
Document provides solutions and policy recommendations to foster the transformation of agri-food systems; school feeding is one of the topics addressed Brasília, Brazil, July 2, 2024 – The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched its 2024 Global Food Policy Report. The document provides policy and governance solutions to strengthen diet quality and nutrition, primarily […]
Experiences of Brazil’s PNAE and RAES in Latin America and the Caribbean are highlighted at FAO international event
Brasilia, Brazil, July 2, 2024 – The National School Feeding Program (PNAE) of Brazil and the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) were invited to present their experiences related to public procurement in the Latin American and Caribbean region at two events held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]
FAO and Government of Brazil celebrate 15 years of the school feeding law in Brazil, a global reference
The virtual event brought together representatives from Brazil and other countries in the region, who praised the innovations of this law, which has also inspired other countries in creating their own legislation on the topic. Paulo Beraldo and Palova Brito Brasília, Brazil, June 21, 2024 – “Ensuring nutritious and healthy meals for children and adolescents […]
FNDE celebrates 15 years of the School Feeding Law of Brazil
A virtual event will be held on June 20, organized by the National Fund for Educational Development (FNDE) with the support of the South-South Cooperation Program developed between the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), of Itamaraty, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Brasília, Brazil, June 6, 2024 – Professionals from different ministries and government bodies […]
Brazil and the Netherlands exchange knowledge on agrifood systems for food security
The event had 60 participants and it was carried at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil Paulo Beraldo Brasilia, Brazil, May 15, 2024 – Representatives from the Government of Brazil, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met on May 14th at […]
Participate in the 2024 Global Survey of School Feeding Programs!
The Global Survey of School Meal Programs, being conducted by the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), is the most comprehensive and large-scale data collection on national school feeding programmes. The resulting data fills a critical knowledge gap by creating and maintaining an up-to-date global database of standardized information on school meal programs. Data collection occurs […]
Publication gathers experiences from training of professionals in food and nutrition education
The document is aimed at professionals from school feeding programs and is an initiative of the Brazil-FAO International Cooperation in school feeding and FAO Campus. Paulo Beraldo Brasília, Brazil, May 7, 2024 – Conducted in 2019, the course in food and nutrition education (FNE) strengthened the capacities of 167 professionals for the development of food […]
Uruguay takes first steps with Sustainable Schools methodology
Uruguay is advancing towards increasingly sustainable feeding programs, committed to ensuring the human right to adequate food for all students. Paulo Beraldo Brasília, Brazil, May 3, 2024 – The Sustainable Schools methodology was developed by Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Programme, aiming to generate practical experiences and highlight the challenges and potentials of each country, with the […]
Number of food-secure people increases in Brazil, according to research
A household survey has revealed that Brazil has approximately 72% of its population in a state of food and nutritional security Brasilia, Brazil, April 30, 2024- The number of Brazilian families in food and nutritional security has increased in the past year, according to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) […]
FAO Transforms Fair launches publication with best practices, highlighting RAES
Document showcases innovations implemented in the Latin America and Caribbean region Brasília, Brazil – April 26, 2024 – The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) has had three of its actions recognized and awarded internationally at the 2nd FAO Transform Innovations Fair, which released a document in April highlighting regional innovations. RAES is an initiative of […]
