According to Kamine, “if one out of every five pieces of chicken that we all ate was a Do Good Chicken, we’d solve food waste in the next five years.”
Starbucks employees forming a union: Working conditions are “putting all of us in danger”
Some of the Memphis 7 members’ grandparents marched with Martin Luther King, Jr., during the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. “Now, it’s picking up where they left off.”
Vital Farms: “We’re aligned around something much bigger than selling eggs”
At the Future of Food @ SXSW, Jennifer Gregg says companies need to ask what crew members need and rally behind it, rather than telling them what they need.
What Does a Just Food Future Look Like?
At Future of Food at SXSW, food system experts discussed the cultural importance of reviving traditional foodways, the intersection of food, labor, and economic justice, and their visions for an inclusive and just food future.
18 Organizations Leading the Way to a Better Food Future in Austin, Texas
Check out these organizations supporting community gardens, rescuing food, and ensuring Austin resident have enough to eat.
Breaking Down Silos to End Hunger
The Alliance to End Hunger advocates for policies that will end hunger in the U.S. and globally.
Organizations Providing Food Relief in Ukraine
Organizations like CARE, IRC, and World Central Kitchen are on the ground, providing food to Ukrainians affected by violence.
Food 4 Farmers Helps Coffee-Farming Families Overcome Seasonal Food Insecurity
Food 4 Farmers collaborates with coffee-growing communities in Latin America to build thriving local food hubs, diversify family income, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and cultivate local leadership.
Eliminating Single Use Plastics, One Product at a Time
Over 50 companies joined the Zero Waste Campaign and committed to transition at least one packaging material to a more sustainable option by the end of 2022.
Queer Food Foundation Launches Mutual Aid Project to Address Food Insecurity
The mutual aid project will support members of the Black queer and trans community facing food insecurity.
Targeting Hunger and Poverty at the Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference will feature interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and a day on Capitol Hill.
You Can Help Save the Amazon One Hamburger at a Time
The #NoBeefWeek challenge was launched to raise awareness of our diets’ impact on natural resources and help protect the Amazon Rainforest.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Paul Farmer
Dr. Paul Farmer, an award-winning infectious disease doctor, anthropologist, co-founder of Partners in Health (PIH), and author of 12 books died at age 62 on February 21, 2022. Farmer was a global health champion and he dedicated his career to…
Join Food Tank in Austin at #FutureFoodSXSW. 8 Days. 100 Speakers.
Join Food Tank and our partners for a series of events as we discuss the future of food at SXSW.
New Initiative Supports Underserved Farmers
Daily Harvest, American Farmland Trust (AFT) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) announce a new partnership that will help underserved farmers strengthen their farms and transition to sustainable agricultural practices.
18 Inspiring Documentaries on Food and Agriculture
Check out some of Food Tank’s favorite recent food docs and docuseries.
New FSI Report Measures Data-Driven Food System Solutions
Stakeholders of the food system have data to design sustainable solutions with the new 2021 FSI by Economist Impact.
Agricultural Carbon Markets Are Not a Climate Solution
Carbon markets have a decade-long track record of failing to stem greenhouse gas emissions, so why are they still presented as a solution?
USDA Invests US$1 Billion in Climate-Smart Agriculture
USDA announces a US$1 billion investment in pilot projects to support practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or sequester carbon.
14 Organizations and Initiatives Bringing Better Food to Hospitals
These 14 initiatives helping to support patient health with nutritious and locally sourced food on hospital menus.
