We’re a global community pushing for food system change.
A Message to Graduates: Remarks from the 44th Commencement of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
It’s an incredibly uncertain time to be going out into the world. But that is exactly why the world needs young people act.
The Hidden Costs of Food Misinformation: Visualizing the Consequences
The current wave of food anxiety stems, in large part, from a misunderstanding of hazard versus risk.
YouTube Series ‘Local Legends’ Inspires Food System Change
Brad Leone’s Local Legends showcases food heroes and sustainable practices driving local resilience and innovation.
Op-Ed | Exploring a Just Transition for Livestock Agriculture and Cellular Agriculture
Regenerative livestock farming, cellular agriculture, and precision fermentation each play a role in strengthening the food supply.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: SNAP Cuts, Soda Bans, and Avian Flu
A look at soda bans, school meal impacts, and what climate data says about our food future.
MAHA Commission Releases Report on Childhood Chronic Illness
A new report from Trump’s MAHA Commission says kids are sicker than ever—and blames UPFs, toxins, and too many meds. Critics say it’s missing key facts.
Sick of It: The Human Toll of Political Chaos
U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks discusses the devastating impacts of funding cuts to public health research.
Food Waste Policies in Three Countries: Are They Working?
Countries worldwide are taking different approaches to food waste reduction—some through enforcement, others with incentives. Here’s what’s working.
Financing a Fairer Food System: Q&A with Ertharin Cousin
How can we mobilize capital to build more equitable, resilient, and sustainable food system and agriculture?
Let’s Go to Capitol Hill to Create Action on Food Is Medicine!
Food has incredible power to help us address complex challenges—especially when we consider how transformative Food is Medicine can be.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Gene-Edited Livestock, Water Scarcity Solutions, and Ocean Deregulation
This week, we’re looking at deregulated fishing zones, drought solutions in Libya, and a stalled FDA response to food safety violations.
Meeting the Moment: What the Organic Sector Needs to Sustain Growth
As demand for organic agriculture reaches new highs, experts say strategic support is needed to ensure farmers and markets can keep up.
Planting for the Future: Expanding School Food Forests
School food forests offer a lasting solution to student nutrition, climate resilience, and hands-on education. Now, NFSN is working to scale them nationwide.
Together, We Can Build Better Food and Agriculture Systems
Food is at the heart of our biggest challenges—and the most exciting, impactful solutions.
Op-Ed | Adopting Sustainable Diets: Local Action Drives Larger Change in EU
Guidelines to improve diets are not always adapted to regional traditions. Yet Eating is a deeply personal and cultural matter.
Less Sugar, More Crunch: A New Report Reveals What Makes a Snack Truly Satisfying for Today’s Eaters
Today’s eaters are questioning the industrialized food system as they seek a deeper connection with the brands they support.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: USDA Departures, Traditional African Food Systems, and El Niño
This week, we’re looking at USDA resignations, food security risks, and whether dairy is making a comeback.
In a Hotter and Drier World, How Can Food and Farming Systems Adapt?
Over the past 40 years, drought has affected more people around the globe than any other natural disaster.
This Black-led Food Collective Fights Food Apartheid with Education, Land Reclamation, and Storytelling
A new documentary tells the story of East Knoxville’s food apartheid problem and the community members fighting for change.
Op-Ed | Defining Regenerative Agriculture with Integrity
New science reveals the toxic footprint and climate costs of conventional no-till farming practices that are sold as regenerative agriculture.
June 2025
Menus of Change Leadership Summit
Future Thought Leaders by The Berry Good Foundation
London Climate Action Week: Chief Sustainability Officers Summit, Building the Future of the Food System
July 2025
UN Food Systems Summit + 4
September 2025
NYC Climate Week Food Tank Series
October 2025
National Food is Medicine Summit
