The Struggle to Halt Food Loss and Waste Amidst the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting inequalities in food production and distribution, resulting in both alarming rates of hunger and massive food loss and waste.

23 Organizations Eliminating Food Waste During COVID-19

Here are 23 organizations eliminating food waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nate Kleinman and Albie Miles on Community Food Sovereignty During COVID-19

For activist and grower Nate Kleinman, collaborative farming can help slow climate change and support community food sovereignty. Later, professor Albie Miles describes how COVID-19 is exposing the vulnerabilities in the food system in Hawai’i.

India’s ‘Seed Warrior’ Builds Living Seed Banks to Preserve Agricultural Diversity

India’s ‘Seed Warrior’ Debal Deb has preserved 1,410 rare and folk varieties of rice to save them from extinction, promote food sovereignty, and fight corporate control of seeds.

Grocery Store Workers On The Frontlines of COVID-19

Grocery store workers are risking their lives providing essential services to Americans.

Eric Adams and Vimlendra Sharan Talk Food Policy Response, COVID-19

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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and FAO Liaison Office for North America Vimlendra Sharan talk about food policy during the pandemic.

Cummins talks Green New Deal, Regenerative Agriculture, COVID-19

Ronnie Feldman is mobilizing support for regenerative agriculture and a Green New Deal.

How Local Government Are Strengthening the Resilience of Agrifood Systems to COVID-19

By working with agrifood businesses, farmer organizations, and communities, local governments can take action to build a resilient food system in the midst of COVID-19.

Jeff Gordinier and Leah Lizarondo Talk About How Restaurants Will Survive and Food Recovery

Jeff Gordinier talks restaurant recovery, Leah Lizarondo talks Food Rescue Hero and the effect of food recovery in food insecure communities during COVID-19

COVID-19 Puts the Global Food System at Risk

COVID-19 threatens the health of supply chains and could cause four shocks to global food system. Governments must act to mitigate the potential negative impacts of the virus and protect the most vulnerable.

18 Muslim Organizations Feeding the Hungry Around the World

These 18 Muslim organizations we’re highlighting work all year everywhere in both rural and urban areas to ensure everybody has food to eat.

Pekka Pesonen and Daniel Katz Talk Philanthropy, Supporting Farmers During COVID-19

Copa-Cogeca and the Overbrook Foundation are using policy and financial support to help farmers during the pandemic

Fabrice De Clerck and Amy Wu on Innovating a Better Food System

Today on Food Talk Live, Dani interviews Fabrice De Clerck, the science director at EAT, and Amy Wu, the founder of From Farms to Incubators. They discuss how agriculture can change to meet the planet’s needs—and the women who are driving the biggest innovations.

New Protein Study Reveals Power of Millet-Legume Blends for Enhancing Human Health

ICRISAT’s Smart Food initiative released a study that reveals a combination of millets and legumes that creates a complete, nutrient packed protein. This new combination has the potential to help countries with malnutrition.

Maximo Torero Discusses Food Security, COVID-19

Maximo Torero and Dr. Alan Greene, talk global supply chains, student lunch, and health concerns during COVID-19.

Dan Barber and Luke Saunders on Keeping the Farm-to-Community Connection During COVID-19

Blue Hill’s Dan Barber and Luke Saunders of Farmer’s Fridge are mobilizing food access efforts during the COVID-19 crisis, with help from regional farms.

Over 50 Organizations Urge Congress to Prioritize Small, Mid-Sized Farms for COVID-19 Relief

An open letter to congress signed by 54 organizations calls for stimulus funding for small farms and farm workers in response to COVID-19.

Marc Zornes, Devin De Wulfe Talk Food Waste, Food Delivery, COVID-19

Marc Zornes talks Winnow, artificial intelligence, and food waste. Devin De Wulfe discusses how Feed the Front Line NOLA and supports hospital workers with food from local restaurants

30+ Restaurants Giving Back To Their Communities With Free Meals and Groceries During COVID-19

To respond to COVID-19, restaurants have gotten creative and transformed into community kitchens. Here’s a running list of restaurants around the U.S. that have begun donating meals, selling groceries, and assembling meal kits.

Christina Ferzli and Britt Lundgren talk sustainable food business and COVID-19

Christina Ferzli and Britt Lundgren on Food Talk, discussing their companies and COVID-19

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