Julia Agostino
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Julia is a Chicago-based Research and Writing Intern at Food Tank. She holds a B.A. in Design from the University of Notre Dame where she also studied Anthropology and Business Economics. With a keen interest in public health and evolutionary biology, she empowers consumers to make more informed grocery choices through working with WhatsGood, a company taking a modern approach to localizing food systems. When she's not working, Julia spends her time learning about urban agroecology, frequenting museums, playing piano, and spending as much time outdoors as the Midwestern climate permits.

How an Indoor Mushroom Company is Cultivating a Better Food System

With its new facility, a Chicago-based company hopes to connect even more people to nutrient-dense, locally grown mushrooms.

Database Indicates U.S. Food Supply Is 73 Percent Ultra-Processed

Researchers released a public database of 50,000 foods, helping consumers identify ultra processed foods in their diets.

First Cacao Free Alt-Choc Hits Markets

A London-based startup has created a cacao-free chocolate, helping consumers enjoy chocolate without navigating the ethical concerns of the chocolate industry.

How Investing in Livestock Health Can Save People and the Environment

The International Livestock Research Institute recommends 18 key ways to optimize livestock systems and improve animal, human, and environmental health.

Climate Resilient Practices Key to Future of Livestock

Climate resilient practices are essential to ensuring the health and safety of livestock as heat waves increase in frequency and severity.

How an NYC Nonprofit is Redesigning Food Pantries

To great success, Wellfare is building a more sustainable and effective food pantry model.

Can Kenya’s Food Donation Policy Reduce Food Waste?

A new analysis shows how increasing food donation incentives can improve Kenya’s food donation policy.

New Cookbook Boasts Healthy Recipes That Can Save the Planet

The U.N. and the Kitchen Connection Alliance have partnered to create a cookbook that empowers cooks of all levels to make healthier and climate-friendly meals.

20 Books About Food to Carry You Through Summer 2022

Uncover the hidden world of food this summer with these 20 books.

USAID Pledges Nearly $1.3 Billion to Support Food Security in the Horn of Africa

The effects of the climate crisis, compounded by the rising costs of cost of food, fuel, and fertilizer, are threatening to drive rates of hunger even higher.

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