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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

Curated by earthsayer

June 25, 2026
Bivalve molluscs represent a resource of particular importance due to their economic, nutritional, and social significance for numerous countries in the region. However, because they are filter-feeding organisms, they can accumulate pathogenic microorganisms, chemical contaminants, and marine biotoxins, making it essential to have surveillance, monitoring, and sanitary control systems in place to manage the risks associated with their production and consumption in a timely manner. Therefore, the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean held the webinar “Food Safety in Bivalve Molluscs,” a technical forum aimed at strengthening capacities and exchanging experiences on priority food safety issues in the region. The module addresses the monitoring of marine biotoxins and bivalve mollusc health programs, covering technical tools, risk management approaches, and national experiences related to strengthening control systems. More information: https://www.fao.org/americas/events/event-detail/serie-webinarios-prioridades-alimentaria/en #inocuidad #foodsafety #mejornutrición #betternutrition © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

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