At a time when the U.S. seems to be retreating from the global stage, the Food Security Leadership Council wants to strengthen international relationships to build a food secure world.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: A Flesh-Eating Parasite Puts Farmers On Alert, Amazon Protection at Risk, and Seaweed Farm Shows Promising Early Signs
This week, the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite is detected in the U.S., a protection for the Amazon rainforest is put under threat, and a new seaweed farm in the EU shows promising early signs.
Immigrant Workers Need Us to Recognize Their Humanity, Not Just Their Labor
Immigrant workers fuel the U.S. food system, but harmful policies put their livelihoods, dignity, and humanity at risk.
When Aid Declines, Hunger Rises: The Cost of Cutting Humanitarian Support
Shrinking humanitarian aid will hit many sectors—hard. It doesn’t bode well for the hunger and malnutrition on the African continent where food security rates are already deteriorating.
‘It’s On Us’: Dion’s Chicago Dream Fights Hunger and Builds Wealth
Food is Medicine is a $25 billion market, and the Founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream wants it to serve communities first.
World Sees Slight Drop in Global Hunger But a Rise in Inequality
The latest numbers reveal a modest drop in food insecurity, but the world is still “significantly behind” its goal to end by hunger by 2030.
Soil First: Protecting Ethiopia’s Farmland for the Next Generation
CIMMYT is working with farmers in Ethiopia to scale sustainable intensification, an approach to boost yields and restore soil health.
Remembering David Nabarro: A Champion for Global Health and Nutrition
Dr. David Nabarro has passed away at the age of 75.
Dr. Mariangela Hungria Is Driving an Agricultural Revolution for People and Planet
The research from this year’s World Food Prize laureate, Dr. Mariangela Hungria, has helped farmers reduce their reliance on fertilizers, cut costs, and boost yields.
A Blueprint for Change: Food Security Leadership Council Charts New Path Forward
The new council seeks transformation, “not a return to the status quo.”
Fill the Silence: A New Campaign Brings Fresh Solutions to Tackle the Hunger Crisis
As the world tunes out the hunger crisis, World Food Program USA is turning to the arts to reframe the narrative and spark change.
Beyond Promises: At UNFSS+4, it’s Time to Take Stock—and Take Action
At the second U.N. Food Systems Summit Stocktake in Ethiopia global stakeholders will take stock of progress and explore next steps to achieve sustainable, nourishing food and agriculture systems.
Can COP30 Be a Turning Point for Food and Climate?
The COP30 Presidency declared that this year’s U.N. Climate Change Conference will focus on implementation.
DOGE Now Has Access to Sensitive Farmer and Rancher Information
A DOGE staffer’s access to USDA’s National Payment Service is raising concerns about data privacy, transparency, and agricultural market risks.
What the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for Food, Farming, and Health
The tax and spending bill signed into law on July 4 will alter food and health systems. Read about the immediate impacts and what’s at stake.
Christa Barfield Wants to Flip the Script on Corner Stores
Christa Barfield believes that neighborhood corner stores can offer more than convenience. They can be hubs for fresh, local food.
We’re Dropping the Ball on Avian Flu Preparedness—Dangerously
Avian flu is spreading on poultry and dairy cattle farms, and it’s not going away. The response is leaving public health experts concerned.
Treaties to Turn the Tide: Can We Save the Ocean in Time?
As ocean ecosystems face collapse, can world leaders put treaties into effect to protect the high seas and combat plastic pollution?
Agroecology Fund: Catalyzing Food Systems Transformation through Trust-Based Philanthropy
The Agroecology Fund empowers grassroots movements transforming food and agriculture systems whose work is rooted in justice and community power.
When it Comes to Food Safety, We’re All Responsible for One Another
Foodborne illnesses affect around 1 in 10 eaters every year.
