The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines urban agriculture as “the growing of plants and the raising of animals within and around cities” to provide fresh food, generate employment, recycle waste, and strengthen cities’ resilience to…
Americans Feel Guilty about Food Waste, but Still Throw Away Food
Only about half of all Americans are aware that food waste is a problem.
An Interview with Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Obesity and Health Disparities Researcher
Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition at the University of Washington’s School of Public Health, has researched the relationship between climate change and obesity. He spoke with Food tank about this relationship.
Penn State’s PlantVillage Forum is Making Crop Information Free and Accessible
Penn State’s PlantVillage, an online forum, provides free access to information about plants and plant disease and provides a database of information about a crop’s description, use, and propagation.
Meghan Carreau is Making School Lunch More Nutritious—and Fun!
Food Tank spoke with Meghan Carreau, the founder of the new kid-centric meal delivery service, TuckrBox.
Five Questions with JoAnne Berkenkamp, Food Waste Expert and Advocate
Food Tank spoke with JoAnne Berkenkamp, a Senior Advocate in the Food & Agriculture Program at the NRDC, about the problem of food waste.
The World Resources Institute and Reforming the Food System
The World Resources Institute has launched several innovative initiatives to ensure we can feed more than nine billion people by 2050.
35 Food Education Organizations
Food Tank has put together a list of organizations providing food and nutrition education to children across the world.
Conscious Food Consumption at Berlin’s Restlos Glücklich
Berlin\’92s Restlos Gl\’fccklich utilizes education and example to foster conscious food consumption and stronger food appreciation.
Five Questions with Tony Hillery, Founder of Harlem Grown
Food Tank spoke with Tony Hillery, the founder of Harlem Grown, about his organization\’92s mission to inspire youth to live healthy, ambitious lives.
Seven Questions with Myles Bremner, Former National Director of England’s School Food Plan
Food Tank spoke with Myles Bremner, the former National Director of England\’92s School Food Plan, about school food reform in England.
Squid and Octopus Populations on the Rise
While most marine species\’92 populations are hitting all-time lows, cephalopod populations are booming.
Feeding Children When School Meals End for Summer Vacation
Feeding America is working to expand summer food access among low-income children.
Philadelphia Passes Soda Tax
Philadelphia has become the first major United States city to pass a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
