Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market explains how brands can differentiate themselves in the market and navigate change without compromising on sustainability.
Shaping the Future of Food: Global Experts Convene for Crops that Nourish
Food, agriculture, and environmental health experts will come together for the Crops that Nourish Convening to build a global agenda for crops that nourish people and the planet.
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout from the USDA
Black farmers in the U.S. are receiving US$1.5 billion to address the discrimination they faced by the USDA.
From Neglect to Nourishment: Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity
The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis by rescuing and preserving Africa’s vegetable biodiversity.
Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story
The living wage for a family of four in the U.S. is just over US$25 per hour, but the federal minimum wage continues to sit at just US$7.25 per hour.
‘Against the Grain’ Offers Lessons from the Farmers on the Front Lines of Nourishing and Healing the Planet
The farmers featured in Roger Thurow’s Against the Grain are working to undo the harm caused by an industrialized agriculture model.
The Idea of a Silver Bullet to Fix the Seafood Industry Is ‘Misguided’
It will take a suite of tools to remove human rights abuses and fraud from the seafood industry, argues Mark Kaplan of Wholechain.
The Momentum to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in the U.S. Is Growing
The U.S. has made “so much progress” around the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, says Catherine Oakar, Special Assistant to the President for Community Public Health and Disparities.
Sustainable Development in Rural Communities: Creating a New Narrative for the Black Belt
There are opportunities to take advantage of in rural communities, but they’re so often overlooked.
Reviving Biodiversity by Bringing the Seeds Home
A new project aims to combat biodiversity loss and revitalize Indigenous food and agriculture systems.
Vote Now to Celebrate America’s Farmers Markets
As part of the 16th annual America’s Farmers’ Market Celebration, American Farmland Trust is recognizing the most celebrated farmers markets in the U.S.
22 Podcasts on Food, Farming, and Sustainability
In Food Tank’s latest roundup, listeners will find shows covering everything from the dark secrets of the sugar industry to the work of food policy champions.
Food & Wine Celebrates 2024 Game Changers: Visionaries Transforming the Culinary World
Food & Wine’s Game Changers are transforming the way people eat, drink, and cook.
What to Expect from the Latest Farm Bill Negotiations
Is it such a bad thing if lawmakers can’t come to an agreement on a 2024 Farm Bill? Maybe not, says Eric Kessler.
Feeding the Future: Newman’s Own Foundation Calls for Projects to Improve Food Justice for Children
Applications are open for the Food Justice for Kids Prize, which is seeking projects to address Indigenous food justice and nutrition education.
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin Named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates
Fowler and Hawtin are recognized for their work in protecting global food security and biodiversity.
Making Big Bets for a More Resilient Future
“People are yearning for a message that is grounded in the idea that we can still do big things together,” says Rajiv Shah.
20 Organizations Cultivating the Food Movement in Atlanta
These organizations are supporting local food producers and regional economies, offering educational resources and agricultural training, and working to ensure that their neighbors don’t go hungry.
Pioneering the Future of Food: Student Innovators Lead the Way in National STEM Challenge
Students recognized through the National STEM Challenge will present their work in Washington D.C. to celebrate innovations in food security, agriculture technology, and more.
The Periodic Table of Food Initiative: Illuminating the Mysteries of What We Eat
Through the Periodic Table of Food Initiative researchers are working to understand the 26,000 biomolecules in our food.
