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🥗🥗🥗 What is your favorite salad? Is it typical for your region? Write and share with us your favorite salad:
June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🥗🥗🥗 What is your favorite salad? Is it typical for your region? Write and share with us your favorite salad:
🎉Happy International Potato Day 🥔🥔🥔, 30 May:
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🥔 3rd most available food crop globally
🥔 159 countries cultivate it
🥔 5 000 varieties worldwide
🥔 8 000 years of story
Learn more about this staple crop that can contribute to #FoodSecurity and create livelihood opportunities.
#InternationalDayOfPotato
🥔 159 countries cultivate it
🥔 5 000 varieties worldwide
🥔 8 000 years of story
Learn more about this staple crop that can contribute to #FoodSecurity and create livelihood opportunities.
#InternationalDayOfPotato
May 30, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🎉Happy International Potato Day 🥔🥔🥔, 30 May:
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In Lesotho, the potato is now a symbol of national transformation.
With support from @fao.org & His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, the project is empowering rural women & youth.
#1Country1Product #InternationalDayOfPotato
With support from @fao.org & His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, the project is empowering rural women & youth.
#1Country1Product #InternationalDayOfPotato
May 30, 2026 at 7:51 AM
In Lesotho, the potato is now a symbol of national transformation.
With support from @fao.org & His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, the project is empowering rural women & youth.
#1Country1Product #InternationalDayOfPotato
With support from @fao.org & His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, the project is empowering rural women & youth.
#1Country1Product #InternationalDayOfPotato
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🍯 Did you know? Each beehive can produce around 20 kg of honey per year.
Behind every jar of honey is the work of thousands of honey bees, supporting livelihoods, agrifood systems and biodiversity.
🐝 http://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/
#WorldBeeDay #SavetheBees
Behind every jar of honey is the work of thousands of honey bees, supporting livelihoods, agrifood systems and biodiversity.
🐝 http://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/
#WorldBeeDay #SavetheBees
May 20, 2026 at 8:01 AM
🍯 Did you know? Each beehive can produce around 20 kg of honey per year.
Behind every jar of honey is the work of thousands of honey bees, supporting livelihoods, agrifood systems and biodiversity.
🐝 http://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/
#WorldBeeDay #SavetheBees
Behind every jar of honey is the work of thousands of honey bees, supporting livelihoods, agrifood systems and biodiversity.
🐝 http://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/
#WorldBeeDay #SavetheBees
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Did you know that pulses are 👇
🔹Low in fat and contain no cholesterol
🔸Low in sodium
🔹A plant-based protein
🔸A good source of iron
🔹High in potassium
Why not try to include pulses in your diet?
#LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay
🔹Low in fat and contain no cholesterol
🔸Low in sodium
🔹A plant-based protein
🔸A good source of iron
🔹High in potassium
Why not try to include pulses in your diet?
#LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay
February 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Did you know that pulses are 👇
🔹Low in fat and contain no cholesterol
🔸Low in sodium
🔹A plant-based protein
🔸A good source of iron
🔹High in potassium
Why not try to include pulses in your diet?
#LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay
🔹Low in fat and contain no cholesterol
🔸Low in sodium
🔹A plant-based protein
🔸A good source of iron
🔹High in potassium
Why not try to include pulses in your diet?
#LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay
Food Safety:natural toxins in food sources🥒🫘🥔
Naturally a lot of fruits and vegetables contain compounds which can be harmful to humans, animals or insects.These are natural toxins which have different functions for the fruits and vegetables among others protecting them against pests, insects etc.
Naturally a lot of fruits and vegetables contain compounds which can be harmful to humans, animals or insects.These are natural toxins which have different functions for the fruits and vegetables among others protecting them against pests, insects etc.
February 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Food Safety:natural toxins in food sources🥒🫘🥔
Naturally a lot of fruits and vegetables contain compounds which can be harmful to humans, animals or insects.These are natural toxins which have different functions for the fruits and vegetables among others protecting them against pests, insects etc.
Naturally a lot of fruits and vegetables contain compounds which can be harmful to humans, animals or insects.These are natural toxins which have different functions for the fruits and vegetables among others protecting them against pests, insects etc.
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#DidYouKnow?
@FAO.org - @WHO.int Codex sets standards for nearly 200 food products and has over 120 guidelines and codes of practice on a vast range of issues linked to food safety, quality, and trade.
Discover a world full of standards👉 bit.ly/CodexTexts
#FoodSafety #Codex
@FAO.org - @WHO.int Codex sets standards for nearly 200 food products and has over 120 guidelines and codes of practice on a vast range of issues linked to food safety, quality, and trade.
Discover a world full of standards👉 bit.ly/CodexTexts
#FoodSafety #Codex
January 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
#DidYouKnow?
@FAO.org - @WHO.int Codex sets standards for nearly 200 food products and has over 120 guidelines and codes of practice on a vast range of issues linked to food safety, quality, and trade.
Discover a world full of standards👉 bit.ly/CodexTexts
#FoodSafety #Codex
@FAO.org - @WHO.int Codex sets standards for nearly 200 food products and has over 120 guidelines and codes of practice on a vast range of issues linked to food safety, quality, and trade.
Discover a world full of standards👉 bit.ly/CodexTexts
#FoodSafety #Codex
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Take a look at our new funding opportunities for researchers and stakeholders below 👇
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/engage/up...
#FundingOpportunities #Research #FoodSafety
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#FundingOpportunities #Research #FoodSafety
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Take a look at our new funding opportunities for researchers and stakeholders below 👇
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/engage/up...
#FundingOpportunities #Research #FoodSafety
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/engage/up...
#FundingOpportunities #Research #FoodSafety
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Je hebt verschillende frisdranken die naar gember smaken. De bekendste zijn ginger beer en ginger ale. Maar wat is het verschil eigenlijk tussen de twee? 🤔
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Wat is het verschil tussen ginger ale en ginger beer?
Tegenwoordig heb je namelijk verschillende frisdranken die naar gember smaken. De bekendste zijn ginger beer en ginger ale. Maar wat is het verschil eigenlijk tussen de twee?
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June 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Je hebt verschillende frisdranken die naar gember smaken. De bekendste zijn ginger beer en ginger ale. Maar wat is het verschil eigenlijk tussen de twee? 🤔
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🫖 🫖 🫖 History of tea 🫖 🫖 🫖
Do you like to learn more about the tea history ? Then follow the recorded webinars from Linnean Sociaty and do not forget to take your favourite cup of tea and dive to the tea stories; Enjoy! 🫖🌱👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HG2...
Do you like to learn more about the tea history ? Then follow the recorded webinars from Linnean Sociaty and do not forget to take your favourite cup of tea and dive to the tea stories; Enjoy! 🫖🌱👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HG2...
Tea History Collections Video | Academia Sinica, Taiwan
YouTube video by Linnean Society
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August 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🫖 🫖 🫖 History of tea 🫖 🫖 🫖
Do you like to learn more about the tea history ? Then follow the recorded webinars from Linnean Sociaty and do not forget to take your favourite cup of tea and dive to the tea stories; Enjoy! 🫖🌱👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HG2...
Do you like to learn more about the tea history ? Then follow the recorded webinars from Linnean Sociaty and do not forget to take your favourite cup of tea and dive to the tea stories; Enjoy! 🫖🌱👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HG2...
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🗣️ Plant lectins in food: We want to hear from you!
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
July 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🗣️ Plant lectins in food: We want to hear from you!
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
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#DYK?
🌱 Of 30 000 edible plant species, just 30 feed the world.
🥣 And 5 grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, sorghum) provide 60% of global calories!
It's time to diversify our plate. 🥬🍠
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🌱 Of 30 000 edible plant species, just 30 feed the world.
🥣 And 5 grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, sorghum) provide 60% of global calories!
It's time to diversify our plate. 🥬🍠
fao.org/seeds/en
August 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
#DYK?
🌱 Of 30 000 edible plant species, just 30 feed the world.
🥣 And 5 grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, sorghum) provide 60% of global calories!
It's time to diversify our plate. 🥬🍠
fao.org/seeds/en
🌱 Of 30 000 edible plant species, just 30 feed the world.
🥣 And 5 grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, sorghum) provide 60% of global calories!
It's time to diversify our plate. 🥬🍠
fao.org/seeds/en
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🌎 has used up all its resources for the entire year!
Many are used to produce the food we never eat.
We can and we must #MoveTheDate!
#EarthOverShootDay #FoodWaste #NotWasting
Many are used to produce the food we never eat.
We can and we must #MoveTheDate!
#EarthOverShootDay #FoodWaste #NotWasting
July 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🌎 has used up all its resources for the entire year!
Many are used to produce the food we never eat.
We can and we must #MoveTheDate!
#EarthOverShootDay #FoodWaste #NotWasting
Many are used to produce the food we never eat.
We can and we must #MoveTheDate!
#EarthOverShootDay #FoodWaste #NotWasting
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June 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Je hebt jonge kaas, belegen kaas en oude kaas. Kaas gemaakt van koemelk en kaas met melk van geiten. Maar wat betekent die 20+, 30+ of 48+ markering op kazen eigenlijk? 🤔
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Wat betekent het 20+, 30+ of 48+ label op kaas eigenlijk?
Wie het label van kaas bestudeert, ziet allerlei nummers met een plus voorbijkomen. 20+ kaas of 48+ kaas bijvoorbeeld. Maar wat betekent die plus-markering op kaas eigenlijk?
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May 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Je hebt jonge kaas, belegen kaas en oude kaas. Kaas gemaakt van koemelk en kaas met melk van geiten. Maar wat betekent die 20+, 30+ of 48+ markering op kazen eigenlijk? 🤔
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🏷️What would we do without food labels?
They are essential to making healthy and safe food choices.
#FoodSafety #WorldFoodSafetyDay
They are essential to making healthy and safe food choices.
#FoodSafety #WorldFoodSafetyDay
June 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
🏷️What would we do without food labels?
They are essential to making healthy and safe food choices.
#FoodSafety #WorldFoodSafetyDay
They are essential to making healthy and safe food choices.
#FoodSafety #WorldFoodSafetyDay
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It's #WorldFoodSafetyDay
>200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances.
Follow the 5 keys to #SaferFood:
🧼 Keep clean
🆚 Separate raw and cooked
🫕 Cook thoroughly
🌡️ Keep food at safe temperatures
✅ Use safe water and raw materials
>200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances.
Follow the 5 keys to #SaferFood:
🧼 Keep clean
🆚 Separate raw and cooked
🫕 Cook thoroughly
🌡️ Keep food at safe temperatures
✅ Use safe water and raw materials
June 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
It's #WorldFoodSafetyDay
>200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances.
Follow the 5 keys to #SaferFood:
🧼 Keep clean
🆚 Separate raw and cooked
🫕 Cook thoroughly
🌡️ Keep food at safe temperatures
✅ Use safe water and raw materials
>200 diseases are caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances.
Follow the 5 keys to #SaferFood:
🧼 Keep clean
🆚 Separate raw and cooked
🫕 Cook thoroughly
🌡️ Keep food at safe temperatures
✅ Use safe water and raw materials
30 May 2025 = International Potatoe Day 🥔🥔🥔
Let`s celebrate it ! Share with us your favorite potatoe type and recipe 🍲
Let`s celebrate it ! Share with us your favorite potatoe type and recipe 🍲
May 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
30 May 2025 = International Potatoe Day 🥔🥔🥔
Let`s celebrate it ! Share with us your favorite potatoe type and recipe 🍲
Let`s celebrate it ! Share with us your favorite potatoe type and recipe 🍲
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🥔 Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre.
But their nutritional value also depends on the variety, how they’re grown, stored, processed and cooked.
#InternationalPotatoDay
But their nutritional value also depends on the variety, how they’re grown, stored, processed and cooked.
#InternationalPotatoDay
May 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🥔 Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre.
But their nutritional value also depends on the variety, how they’re grown, stored, processed and cooked.
#InternationalPotatoDay
But their nutritional value also depends on the variety, how they’re grown, stored, processed and cooked.
#InternationalPotatoDay
21 May 2025: International Tea Day 🫖🫖🫖
What kind of tea do you prefer to drink, what does tea mean to you ? We welcome your thoughts and shares 👍
Cheers !
What kind of tea do you prefer to drink, what does tea mean to you ? We welcome your thoughts and shares 👍
Cheers !
May 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
21 May 2025: International Tea Day 🫖🫖🫖
What kind of tea do you prefer to drink, what does tea mean to you ? We welcome your thoughts and shares 👍
Cheers !
What kind of tea do you prefer to drink, what does tea mean to you ? We welcome your thoughts and shares 👍
Cheers !
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🍵 Tea is more than a drink. It's a culture, a way of life.
In the tea sector, women play a vital role, which should be acknowledged.
On #InternationalTeaDay, let's explore, inspire and inform so that new opportunities for women-owned businesses can be developed.
In the tea sector, women play a vital role, which should be acknowledged.
On #InternationalTeaDay, let's explore, inspire and inform so that new opportunities for women-owned businesses can be developed.
May 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🍵 Tea is more than a drink. It's a culture, a way of life.
In the tea sector, women play a vital role, which should be acknowledged.
On #InternationalTeaDay, let's explore, inspire and inform so that new opportunities for women-owned businesses can be developed.
In the tea sector, women play a vital role, which should be acknowledged.
On #InternationalTeaDay, let's explore, inspire and inform so that new opportunities for women-owned businesses can be developed.
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🍵 Tea is more than a drink.
It's a global heritage of tradition and culture, a symbol of hospitality, and a source of livelihoods for millions of people.
Join us for a tour of @fao.org designated Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage tea sites.
Visit: www.fao.org/giahs/en
#TeaDay #GIAHS
It's a global heritage of tradition and culture, a symbol of hospitality, and a source of livelihoods for millions of people.
Join us for a tour of @fao.org designated Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage tea sites.
Visit: www.fao.org/giahs/en
#TeaDay #GIAHS
May 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🍵 Tea is more than a drink.
It's a global heritage of tradition and culture, a symbol of hospitality, and a source of livelihoods for millions of people.
Join us for a tour of @fao.org designated Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage tea sites.
Visit: www.fao.org/giahs/en
#TeaDay #GIAHS
It's a global heritage of tradition and culture, a symbol of hospitality, and a source of livelihoods for millions of people.
Join us for a tour of @fao.org designated Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage tea sites.
Visit: www.fao.org/giahs/en
#TeaDay #GIAHS
Egg code 🥚🥚🥚
Eggs and Easter always have been linked together. As the celebrating days of Easter come closer, we decided to share with you some practical information about eggs. Let`s remind us how to "crack" and read the egg code ;o) What do the printed letters and numbers on the eggs stand for ?
Eggs and Easter always have been linked together. As the celebrating days of Easter come closer, we decided to share with you some practical information about eggs. Let`s remind us how to "crack" and read the egg code ;o) What do the printed letters and numbers on the eggs stand for ?
April 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Egg code 🥚🥚🥚
Eggs and Easter always have been linked together. As the celebrating days of Easter come closer, we decided to share with you some practical information about eggs. Let`s remind us how to "crack" and read the egg code ;o) What do the printed letters and numbers on the eggs stand for ?
Eggs and Easter always have been linked together. As the celebrating days of Easter come closer, we decided to share with you some practical information about eggs. Let`s remind us how to "crack" and read the egg code ;o) What do the printed letters and numbers on the eggs stand for ?
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👩💻 | Visit the Codex website to read more about:
🍏#FoodSafety
🐔Animal Feed
💊 #AMR
📋 Food labelling
🚚 Food trade
🥗 Nutrition
Discover a world full of standards 👉 buff.ly/2RQS4A4
🍏#FoodSafety
🐔Animal Feed
💊 #AMR
📋 Food labelling
🚚 Food trade
🥗 Nutrition
Discover a world full of standards 👉 buff.ly/2RQS4A4
April 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
👩💻 | Visit the Codex website to read more about:
🍏#FoodSafety
🐔Animal Feed
💊 #AMR
📋 Food labelling
🚚 Food trade
🥗 Nutrition
Discover a world full of standards 👉 buff.ly/2RQS4A4
🍏#FoodSafety
🐔Animal Feed
💊 #AMR
📋 Food labelling
🚚 Food trade
🥗 Nutrition
Discover a world full of standards 👉 buff.ly/2RQS4A4