We’re a global community pushing for food system change.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Farm Bailout, Climate Tech for UAE Farmers, and Gene-Edited Crops in the EU
A look at major policy decisions this week affecting farmers, food systems, and agricultural innovation around the world.
Food Systems Transformation in 2026 Will Be Powered by People
The kind of systemic transformation we need to see is made possible by meaningful relationships between people.
Local Corner Store Expands D.C. Food Access
Stanton Supermarket in D.C.’s Ward 8 expanded its produce section to bring fresh food closer to local families.
20 Inspiring Books That Teach Kids About Food, Farming, and the Environment
From gardening adventures to stories of global leaders, these children’s books encourage curiosity about food, nature, community, and diverse foodways.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Kenya Protects Seed Sharing, Australia Expands Right to Repair, and SF Takes on Ultra-Processed Foods
From court rulings to climate tech, here are five key developments influencing food systems around the world.
Join Us on Capitol Hill Next Week to Ask: Are We Eating Ourselves Sick?
Food Tank is heading to Capitol Hill to explore a major public health challenge: ultra-processed foods.
Op-Ed | A Call for Our Survival: Defending Indigenous Fisherfolk Rights
Indigenous peoples are increasingly threatened by agribusiness, extractive industries, and entrenched conservation agendas.
Regen Sydney: Connecting Farmers, Consumers, and Nature
Regen Sydney is building a network that connects communities and reimagines the city’s food system through creativity and collaboration.
Interrupting the Burden of Chronic Disease
The burden of chronic diseases is rising across the U.S. How do we interrupt the trend?
Zambian Natural Farming Pilots Show Early Success
Natural farming methods are helping Zambian farmers grow stronger crops, cut costs, and improve soil health.
Op-Ed | The Path to Stability and Shared Prosperity: How Food and Water Security Can Transform Regional Cooperation in Middle East and North Africa
The climate crisis is reshaping livelihoods, economies, and security dynamics across the Middle East and North Africa.
Confinement Hog Farms Fuel a Public Health Crisis in Iowa: ‘Nobody Wants to Admit this Is What’s Happening’
Iowa has the second-highest rate of cancer incidence in the United States.
UK Sea Bass Market Tied to Senegal Overfishing Crisis
The case highlights the deep flaws in certification and traceability systems.
How Culinary Medicine Could Transform Healthcare: Q&A with Dr. Timothy Harlan on Bringing the Kitchen into Medical Education
For years, medicine and food existed in parallel worlds: one focused on disease, the other on culture and flavor. Dr. Timothy Harlan has spent his career bridging that divide.
Op-Ed | From Comfort to Climate: Why What We Eat Matters for the Planet
Nobody is imposing new eating rules or taking the pleasure out of food. It’s about adaptation.
Dispatch from COP30: Friday, Nov. 21
Powerful countries have the ability to move the needle in significant, meaningful ways. But if they fall short, the work still remains to be done.
Op-Ed | Action to End Hunger Demands Scaling Large Investments
An additional $512 billion in global investment from public and private sectors combined is necessary to end hunger.
Dispatch from COP30: Thursday, Nov. 20
At COP30 two days are dedicated to themes of agriculture, food systems and food security, fisheries, and family farming—and so far, we’ve seen some countries step up.
Dispatch from COP30: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Food and agriculture is missing from the first draft text from the COP30 Presidency. Can we change that before it’s finalized?
Op-Ed | How Cambodia’s NDC 3.0 Puts Food Systems at the Heart of Climate Action
By recognizing that agricultural, nutrition, health, supply chains, and food security are deeply connected climate risks and mitigation potential, it enshrines the principle of integrating action across agendas in ways that are real and meaningful.
January 2026
FOOD 2025 World Premiere – Los Angeles, California
“All Things Food & Environment” Summit During Sundance 2026
FOOD 2025 World Premiere – Park City, Utah during Sundance
