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Wholesome Crave: Transforming Large-Scale Food Services for a Sustainable Future
Born out of a desire to support the visionary work of Wholesome Wave, Wholesome Crave brings a plant-based approach to scaled food services, addressing the challenges of our current food system.
Harvard and NYU Report Reveals Risk for Zoonotic Disease in U.S. Animal Markets
Harvard Law School and New York University’s recent report on 36 U.S. animal markets reveals hidden risks and regulatory challenges in a fragmented system that could impact public health.
Chipotle United Fights for Restaurant Workers’ Rights
In Augusta, Maine, fast-food restaurant employees are unionizing for better pay, adequate training, and sanitary work conditions for their crew and community.
Ripping Out the Safety Net? How Soon-To-Expire COVID Relief Measures Will Affect College Hunger
When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends July 15, 2022, millions of U.S. college students will lose crucial food assistance programs like SNAP.
The Coalition Fighting to Save Independent Restaurants
Chef and food advocate Tom Colicchio talks about the future of the hospitality industry and the changing culture of restaurants and explains why the issue of food waste is “low hanging fruit.”
New FSI Report Measures Data-Driven Food System Solutions
Stakeholders of the food system have data to design sustainable solutions with the new 2021 FSI by Economist Impact.
Food For Free Rescues Food for Those Who Need It
The organization worked with some of their community’s most vulnerable members, providing food, social interaction, and a sense of security.
Harnessing the Power of Youth for Agri-Food Systems Transformations
Youth-centered initiatives have the potential to drive food systems transformation.
From Farm to Doorstep: The Rise of Digital Farmers Markets
Online grocery sales in the United States are up by more than 200 percent since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Is Not the Only Cause Behind Rising Food Insecurity
The annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report finds that food insecurity and malnutrition are steadily increasing despite efforts to reach zero hunger in 2030.
New Report Reveals How Food Banks Responded to COVID-19
Food banks around the world significantly adapted their services to meet increased demand for food during 2020 lockdowns, a new report finds.
20 Foragers Inspiring Environmental Awareness
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a renewed interest in foraging. These educators are helping others do so safely and sustainably.
Hunger Relief Organizations Must Make Systemic Changes, Study Shows
A recent study from Duke University and WhyHunger calls for systematic, long-term changes in the food system.
Iraqi-Jewish Fusion Kitchen Shares Stories and Culture through Food
The popup kitchen in Boston, Massachusetts combines Iraqi and Jewish cuisines to celebrate history, stories, and traditions.
New Report Finds Consumers Are Increasingly Prioritizing Sustainability
A growing number of consumers want to see businesses adopt more sustainable practices.
Automated Harvester May Be a Peek into the Future
advanced.farm recently developed an automated harvester that can identify and harvest strawberries using a system of lasers, computers, and robotics. “We are trying to bring agriculture into the 21st century,” Kyle Cobb, CEO of advanced.farm, tells Food Tank. Cobb’s company…
Expanding Nutrition Initiatives in Lead-Up to U.N. Food Systems Summit
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is playing a key role in improving the nutrition landscape in Ethiopia.
The Pandemic Transformed Contract Catering into a New Diverse Sector
The pandemic disrupted the food service industry. Some sectors learned to become more agile.
Online SNAP Could Broaden Access, but More Work Needed First
Living outside delivery ranges and limited broadband make it harder for rural SNAP participants to use online purchasing options.
