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Six foods you thought you knew

The latest fad foods--luscious pomegranates, nutrient-packed quinoa, and refreshing coconut water--have complicated pasts.

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U.S. food safety overhaul threatens global farmers

In the USFDA’s first major overhaul since 1938, new food safety requirements will demand higher standards of accountability than most smallholder farmers can provide.

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Bangladesh: An economic paradox

Rana Plaza pushed for new regulations on garment factories in Bangladesh--but are these changes helping or hurting Bangladeshi laborers?

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Getting Myanmar’s farmers in the game

In Myanmar’s fast-changing, volatile economic landscape, farmers must prove themselves vital to the mainstream economy, or else risk being shunted aside.

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Elections: Indonesia faces new economic era, same old problems

What you need to know about Indonesia’s growing economy, rising global leadership and remaining development challenges.

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Coffee "rust" is spoiling the global market

A coffee fungus known as "coffee rust" spoils local livelihoods in Mexico and Central America and the coffee market, globally.

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Solving the world’s water issues: How focusing on profit can help the poor

When leading water technology company Xylem started manufacturing simple pumps for smallholder farmers, it wasn't for charity, the company expected to profit.

Q&A: WHAT IT TAKES TO FEED 842 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

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Q&A: What it takes to feed 842 million people worldwide

Ending global hunger will take more than handouts. The Mercy Corps team thinks outside the box to overcome complex barriers to food security.

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Climate change report means the most for those who have the least

The UN's new climate report paints a picture that is far from optimistic. But those who lack the resources to adapt will be disproportionately affected.

BEYOND FAIR TRADE: PORTLAND ROASTER AND COFFEE FARMERS MAKE A FAMILY

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Connecting farmers with markets

Damyad Rumagam's family has grown nutmeg for generations. As they make connections with global buyers, the price they earn for the spice is increasing.