Brian Frederick

Editorial & Membership Manager

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Brian Frederick is the Editorial & Membership Manager at Food Tank, previously serving as the Content & Membership Coordinator, a Research & Communications Fellow, and an Intern. He received a dual-B.S. in Chemistry/Biomolecular Science and an M.S. in Chemistry from Clarkson University, as well as an M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania. Brian worked in academia, nonprofit research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies researching biofuels, cancer, and immune health for over a decade before joining Food Tank. Lastly, he is an avid traveler and loves the outdoors.

Leaders Gather to Develop Sustainable Solutions in Asia-Pacific

EAT Foundation holds Asia-Pacific Food Forum in Indonesia to discuss sustainability, health, food systems, agriculture, and how to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in the most populous region of the world.

Kimbal Musk: “Cook wonderfully delicious real food”

Nutrition requires education and access, which Kimbal Musk addresses through outdoor classrooms in underprivileged communities and a chain of restaurants serving local produce.

Alison Grantham: “Only eat livestock that expands the global food supply”

Alison Grantham, Director of Food Systems Research and Development at Blue Apron, discusses ways to improve our food system, from soil quality to the final product.

Gigi Lee Chang: “Small changes will add up to big impacts”

Gigi Lee Chang, an expert on socially conscious and sustainable business practices and entrepreneurship, talks about opportunities to create a more sustainable society.

Family Farms Will Feed Farm Aid Concert

Farm Aid’s concert food will “reflect an authentic representation of Western Pennsylvania’s food culture” to connect farmers and eaters and promote family farming.

Dr. Prasanta Kalita: “A hungry stomach can’t think”

Dr. Prasanta Kalita discusses his career addressing the need for more food, education, water, health, and awareness, both in the United States and abroad.

Host BBQ for Bee Awareness Event in Your Town

Without bees, picnics and BBQs would not exist as we know them, as highlighted by an upcoming event to raise bee awareness.

Toast Ale Fights Food Waste with Beer

The first known beers were made with bread to stop spoilage. Toast Ale is reviving this tradition to reduce food waste and 100 percent of their profits go to a nonprofit to fix waste in our food system.

Census of Agriculture 2017: Sign Up by June 30

The 2017 Census of Agriculture provides an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to influence the future of agriculture, including policies and budget priorities, by giving them a voice.

Grasshoppers Jump into the United States Food Market

Your next protein shake might be made with grasshoppers thanks to a new company, Hargol FoodTech, and their sustainable, humane insect farming techniques.

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