The social and environmental costs of this morning favorite may surprise you.
Agriculture
World Health Organization: GM-Crop Herbicide a Probable Carcinogen
The World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that glyphosate, the herbicide in Monsanto’s Roundup weed-killer, is probably carcinogenic to humans.
Safeway and Fair Trade USA Announce Partnership Launching Fair Trade Seafood
Fair Trade Seafood hits shelves in the North American market.
Where is Water Hiding in Your Food?
Here are eight facts about water eaters and consumers might not know about.
Billion Dollar US-funded ‘New Alliance’ Forcing Communities Off their Land in Tanzania
ActionAid is calling on the Obama Administration to end support for the New Alliance, and focus its funding on supporting poor farmers in Africa.
Beware of the Corporate GMO Spin Doctors
Companies like Monsanto hope that casting doubt on the GMO labeling debate will cause us to get caught up in the proverbial weeds of the issue.
11 Years of Good Food
The Good Food Festival & Conference is celebrating their 11th anniversary this March 19-21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
Unlocking the Potential of Smallholder Farmers
Esther Nyongesa, a farmer in rural western Kenya, speaks about her challenges as a smallholder farmer and how One Acre Fund helped lift the burden.
Feeding a Warmer, Riskier World
Mother nature can be rough – and she’s getting rougher as our planet’s climate changes.
Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing
Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.
French Senate Abolishes Best Before (DLUO) Label
The controversial best-before (DLUO) label for non-perishable food products has been abolished in France by the French Senate.
USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems
Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.
Good Turn Earth Company: Transforming the Landscape of Fredericksburg, VA
Good Turn Earth Company will launch a crowdfunding campaign to create a living soil conditioner.
Twenty Chefs Unite to Save the Oceans, Feed the World
Globally-acclaimed chefs will unite in Spain on March 17, 2015 to announce support for Oceana’s Save the Oceans: Feed the World campaign.
Sowing a New Life for Colorado Veterans
One community organization in southwest Colorado is helping combat veterans reintegrate to civilian life through sustainable agriculture.
Change is Coming as McDonald’s Commits to Serving Antibiotic-Free Chicken
McDonald’s commits to serving antibiotic-free chicken within two years.
Innovations Changing the Way Farmers Grow Food
Farmers are creating innovations and new technologies to solve commonly faced challenges. Food Tank highlights solutions supporting small and medium sized farms
Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Results in Huge Cost for the EU
A recent series of studies found exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals contributes to diseases, estimated to cost an average of €157 billion per year.
Spike Mendelsohn Will Chair D.C. Food Policy Council
Mayor Muriel Bowser appointed Chef Spike Mendelsohn as the chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council.
TEDxManhattan Changing Food One Talk at a Time
On March 7, TEDxManhattan ‘Changing the Way We Eat,’ organized by Change Food, celebrates its fifth anniversary, and Food Tank is thrilled to be a part of it.
