The historic listing of the first endangered bee species provides hope for conservation while a Trump Administration regulation freeze casts doubt on implementation.
Animals
United Nations Approves New Animal Welfare Recommendations
New United Nations recommendations on animal welfare provide progressive guidelines for an industry adapting to scientific discoveries and emerging expectations of consumers.
Sixteen Noteworthy Food Moments in 2016
From food policies that address food security and food waste, to innovative quantitative technologies, to the celebration of young food leaders, 2016 has had many a noteworthy food moment thus far.
Farm Tank Interview with Clover President & CEO Marcus Benedetti
A Food Tank interview with Marcus Benedetti, President and CEO of Clover in Petaluma, CA.
New Scorecard: Olive Garden Gets F for Inaction on Antibiotics
“Chain Reaction” report from Friends of the Earth details which American chain restaurants adopted policies restricting antibiotics use by their suppliers.
FAO and the Self-Employed Women’s Association Announce Partnership
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization announced that it will form a partnership with the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India.
FAO Highlights Increased Drought in Caribbean
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization released a report on the impact of climate change on agriculture in the Caribbean region.
London’s GrowUp Box Explores the Potential of Aquaponics
Check out how the United Kingdom\’92s GrowUp Box combines aquaponics and vertical farming methods to sustain local restaurants.
England’s Paignton Zoo: Feeding Animals from the Ground Up
Check out why the Paignton Zoo, located in Devon, England, implements hydroponics to nourish its animals.
Support for Urban Agriculture from the Ground Up: Canada’s Parliament Gardens
Learn how the Canadian government demonstrated that urban farming is accessible most anywhere by most anyone through the erection of its Parliament Gardens.
Protecting Disappearing Livestock Breeds
The FAO estimates that close to one-fifth of livestock breeds are endangered.
New Study Suggests Americans Could Feed More People by Changing Diet
A study from Tufts University finds that a vegetarian diet with dairy products has the highest carrying capacity of agricultural land.
Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein on Health and the Microbiome
Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein, a pediatric neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, naturalist, and author of The Dirt Cure.
Where Wilderness Meets the Farm: An Interview with Jungle Organics
Kaavya Varma’s Jungle Organics products are grown by small farmers in Uttarakhand on organic fields that allow the free movement of wildlife.
George Washington University’s Food Institute: Connecting Researchers, Organizations, and Students
The GW Food Institute has recently launched a new website to showcase food system research and make connections between students and sustainable food.
Ten Questions with Jesse Solomon, Founder and CEO of Emmer & Co.
Food Tank spoke with Jesse Solomon, Founder and CEO of Emmer & Co., who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
Extinction on Your Plate?
See how the Center for Biological Diversity hopes its extinction facts labels will raise consumer awareness on the environmental impacts of eating meat.
Squid and Octopus Populations on the Rise
While most marine species\’92 populations are hitting all-time lows, cephalopod populations are booming.
Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2016
The theme for International Day of the World\’92s Indigenous Peoples promotes maintaining indigenous knowledge around the world.
Talking Heritage Chicken with Jesse Solomon, Founder & CEO of Emmer & Co.
At Emmer & Co., heritage-breed chickens are key to a healthy, responsible food system.
