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Promperu and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, are organizing the 2nd UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, to take place from 27-29 April 2016 in Lima, Peru. Gastronomy, as the essence of culture and a major element of intangible heritage worldwide is a growing driver for tourists that…

Dominican Republic’s world-class gastronomy encourages visitors to explore beyond the buffet Dominican Republic.– Popularly known for picture-perfect beaches and all-inclusive vacations, Dominican Republic invites travellers to experience authentic tastes and haute cuisine beyond the resort buffet. Recognized as one of the most gastronomically diverse and exquisite destinations in The Caribbean, the country boasts a variety of culinary attractions,…

In an effort to stay ahead of the negative impacts of climate change, floods and typhoons on its food security, the Philippine Department of Agriculture and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have launched drones to more accurately predict where agricultural damage will be worst and quickly assess damages […] Source: FAO.org

Seafood products are among the most widely traded food commodities in the world, with estimates for 2015 placing the value of international fish trade at US$ 130 billion, but illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) – estimated at some US$ 10 – 23 billion annually – is undermining the industry, […] Source: FAO.org

Alimentaria 2016 will be more gourmet- and experience-driven than ever to highlight and promote the quality, variety and wealth of Spanish food and drink products. The event organised by Fira de Barcelona and Alimentaria Exhibitions-which takes place on 25-28 April-will show how to take advantage of the bond between the food industry, gastronomy and tourism to carve…

With ongoing drought and farmers facing some of their most serious access to water issues for many years,  students from a number of international and local high schools and universities in Bangkok have held a lively debate on the future of the region’s forests and their link to our critical […] Source: FAO.org

The Government of Nepal, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has today launched a National Action Plan to eradicate hunger from the country by 2025. The National Action Plan on the Zero Hunger Initiative in Nepal (2016 – 2025) was launched jointly by Nepalese […] Source: FAO.org

Forty-four countries in the Asia-Pacific region have called on the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to move forward with regional efforts to eradicate hunger, malnutrition and counter threats to agriculture from climate change by 2030. <p […] Source: FAO.org

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is partnering with food manufacturing giant, Grace Kennedy on the development of new food items from local agricultural produce. Under a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed this week, the entities will collaborate to improve the quantity and quality of food products on the market through the application of science…

Local prize winning chefs and bartenders have been challenged to use their skills, knowledge and passion to refashion the tastes of citizens to eat healthy using locally grown food. Tourism Development Company’s board chairman, Dennise Demming, who issued the challenge on February 22 in an address at the Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association (THRTA)…