Animals

Safeway and Fair Trade USA Announce Partnership Launching Fair Trade Seafood

Fair Trade Seafood hits shelves in the North American market.

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.

New Efforts to Save the Monarch Butterfly, But Do They Go Far Enough?

Monarch butterfly numbers have declined by 90 percent since the mid-1990s. Their main population is only one extreme storm away from being wiped out.

“The Meatrix: Relaunched” Continues the Fight Against Big Agriculture

Award-winning short film “The Meatrix” is re-launching to again encourage consumers to challenge the food system status quo.

Real Food Media Contest Features Oyster Men of Long Island Sound

Baymen on the Long Island Sound spend all day scuba diving to pick wild oysters by hand.

Ten Unique Urban Agriculture Projects in Tokyo

Here’s how urban farms in Tokyo are combining Japanese tradition, innovative technologies, and architectural design to create uniquely Edokkdo foodscapes.

Neonicotinoid Controversy Continues One Year Into EU Ban

One year into EU wide ban on neonicotinoids, controversy is still widespread on how to protect bee populations.

24 TED Talks That Will Help Save the Food System

Food Tank has decided to highlight 24 TED talks specifically around food issues that we found compelling and worth sharing.

Buzzing for Solutions: 13 Organizations and Initiatives Helping to Save Bees

Food Tank is honored to highlight 13 organizations and initiatives helping to save bees.

11 Apps for Your Next Trip to the Farmers Market

Find local farmer’ markets that support in-season organic food and make the best market shopping choices using your smartphone.

The Surprising Food That Will Save the World

Why insects, nutritious and delicious, are eaten all over the world and provide a sustainable path toward environmental and public health stability.

The Secret to a Carbon-Friendly Diet May Surprise You

Author Nicolette Hahn Niman discusses soil’s important role in sequestering carbon and the unexpected ways that eaters can help mitigate climate change.

Five Ways Cell Phones are Changing Agriculture in Africa

Africa innovatively harnesses the power of mobile technology to improve agricultural practices.

23 Mobile Apps Changing the Food System

These 23 mobile apps are helping eaters, gardeners, and food enthusiasts live more environmentally sustainable, less wasteful, healthy, and delicious lives.

66 Instagram Accounts Helping Cultivate a Better Food System!

One of the fastest-growing social media networks is Instagram– Food Tank highlights 66 Instagram accounts cultivating a better food system!

Five Questions with World Wildlife Fund’s Aaron McNevin

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Aaron McNevin, of the World Wildlife Fund, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Niman Ranch Pork Company’s Paul Willis

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Paul Willis who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with The Humane Society of the United States’ Paul Shapiro

Food Tank recently spoke with Paul Shapiro, VP of Farm Animal Protection at the HSUS, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

White House Takes Steps To Protect Bee Populations

President Obama acknowledges alarming scientific research pointing to considerable declines in pollinator populations and implements protective policies.

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