Jessica Levy
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Jessica Levy is General Counsel and Senior Research Fellow at Food Tank. She graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Food Science, with a focus on Food Choices and Issues in Society, and a minor in Business. Jessica holds a JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and an LLM in Taxation from New York University and has worked extensively with various non-profit organizations. Jessica is passionate about storytelling as a means of furthering food system innovation. She enjoys visiting local farms and spending time in Brooklyn’s parks with her dog.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: SNAP Cuts, European Heat Waves, and Japanese Food Waste Reductions

This week: SNAP cuts take effect, Europe swelters, Japan curbs food waste, the U.S. targets foreign farmland buyers, and GCF boosts climate funding.

IPES Report Exposes Food System Links to Fossil Fuels and Proposes Solutions

IPES exposes how food systems became the oil and gas industries’ next target—and what to do to break the fossil fuel cycle.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: COP30 Action Agenda, Shrinking Global Crop Yields, and Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections

Key stories this week include COP30’s food priorities, climate-driven yield drops, and the rise of fungal superbugs.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Hunger Hotspots, Fishery Gains, and Cyber Threats

Food Tank brings you the latest on hunger, ocean protections, ICE raids, and more in this week’s global food system update.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: CDC Vaccine Committee Layoffs, Diet-Related NCDs in Kenya, and Deforestation Progress in the Amazon

From Kenya to the Amazon to Bethesda, this week’s stories reveal big shifts in food, health, and climate action.

John Deere Cuts Thousands of U.S. Jobs While Expanding Operations in Mexico

John Deere’s job cuts and new investment in Mexico raise questions about its commitment to American manufacturing.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Formula Milk Marketing Reform, Lab-Grown Meat Bans, and U.K. Farm Funding Cuts

What’s changing in food and health this week? A vaccine contract gets pulled, cultivated meat faces bans, and infant formula ads come under new scrutiny.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: MAHA Report, Worker Heat Protections, and Droughts in Europe

Food Tank covers U.S. food aid cuts, European climate threats, PepsiCo’s revised targets, and a new push to protect workers from heat.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: SNAP Cuts, Soda Bans, and Avian Flu

A look at soda bans, school meal impacts, and what climate data says about our food future.

MAHA Commission Releases Report on Childhood Chronic Illness

A new report from Trump’s MAHA Commission says kids are sicker than ever—and blames UPFs, toxins, and too many meds. Critics say it’s missing key facts.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Gene-Edited Livestock, Water Scarcity Solutions, and Ocean Deregulation

This week, we’re looking at deregulated fishing zones, drought solutions in Libya, and a stalled FDA response to food safety violations.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: USDA Departures, Traditional African Food Systems, and El Niño

This week, we’re looking at USDA resignations, food security risks, and whether dairy is making a comeback.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Aid Cuts, COP30 Momentum, and Bailouts for Farmers

Explore this week’s top headlines on food policy, global aid, climate action, and more.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Rising Egg Prices, Farmer Wellness, and Global Aid Reversals

Egg prices are soaring, food aid is shifting, and Frank Bruni has a message of hope for graduates—here’s what happened this week.

How Climate Change is Transforming Food Flavor and Tradition

Ecological factors such as temperature, soil, rainfall, sun, and pests shape the chemical compounds in food. And, as the climate changes, so do ecological conditions.

Protecting Vulnerable Workers: Why H-2A Visa Protections Fall Short

H-2A workers play a vital role in U.S agriculture but remain uniquely vulnerable to workplace abuses.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee

“If you like a McDonald’s cheeseburger or Diet Coke, which my boss loves, you should be able to get them. If you want to eat Hostess Twinkies, you should be able to do that. But you should know what the impacts are on your family and on your health.”

Can Grape Pomace Replace Antibiotics in Poultry Farming?

Phytoflock is pioneering a feed additive derived from grape pomace that promotes immune health while reducing food waste.

125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

As we enter a new quarter century, keep an eye on these 125 organizations building resilience, fighting injustice, and nourishing eaters all around the world.

Zero Waste Strategies Tackles Liability Fears in Food Donation

By educating businesses about food donation protections, Zero Waste Strategies aims to alleviate fears of legal liability and promote community support.

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