India, April 8 -- New Memorandum of Understanding aims to boost commitment to achieving food security and resilient agrifood systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mars, Incorporated are setting out a path to expand their existing cooperation on strengthening food safety, supportingOne Healthand enhancing the FAOHand-in-Hand Initiative.

Maximo Torero, FAO's Chief-Economist, and Dr Abigail Stevenson, Chief Science Officer for Mars signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote better understanding and application ofCodex Alimentariusinternational food safety standards. In particular, the parties have committed to work on enhancingmycotoxinmanagement in maize value chains through modelling app...