Brief COVID-19 Update: February 3, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down economies all over the world, and it has infected more than 102 million people worldwide. More than one-quarter of the cases have been identified in the US.
Agricultural Quality Standards Update: February 2021
Davos World Economic Forum: Top Impacts
The Davos World Economic Forum took place from January 25 to January 29, 2021. The meetings brought together leaders from governments, businesses and civil society to collaborate on solutions to the most pressing issues of the day.
Food Safety Update: February 2021
Nutrition Update: February 2021
Promotions Update: February 2021
Read this month's promotional update, with news from Chile and the United States.
Labeling Update: February 2021
Sustainability Update: February 2021
Learn about the FAO's international innovation award for sustainable food and agriculture. The award acknowledges digital innovation, new or existing products or practices that are used in a specific context, to increase effectiveness, competitiveness and resilience.
Latest Trade News and Agreements: February 2021
Read about this month's latest trade news and agreements, tariff information, and impacts of trade agreements.
Age and eczema severity, but not family history, are major risk factors for peanut allergy in infancy.
Background: Whether to screen high-risk groups before early peanut introduction is controversial. Objective: We sought to determine the risk of peanut allergy (PA) before peanut introduction for infants with (1) moderate-severe eczema, (2) another food allergy (FA), and/or (3) a first-degree relative with peanut allergy (FH). Methods: Infants aged 4 to 11 months with no history of peanut […]