More than 400 mayors, city officials, and experts convened in Valencia, Spain from October 19 to 21, 2017 for the Third Annual Gathering of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP). Delegates from the 159 signatory cities engaged in debates, forums, and panels to exchange ideas and solutions to food-related issues relevant to urban environments.
Events
James Beard Foundation Announces 2017 Leadership Award Recipients
The James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the seventh annual JBF Leadership Awards, celebrating visionaries who have made an impact in sustainability, food access, and public health.
Live Webinar October 31: “Tackling Urban Food Waste”
Join Zilient for a live webinar moderated by Danielle Nierenberg on October 31 at 11am EST. The webinar coincides with the release of and will revolve around a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on food waste.
Millennials Gather in Denmark to Innovate on Sustainable Development Goals
UNLEASH, a global innovation lab, brought 1,000 individuals from all over the world to Denmark. In 10 days, 199 solutions were created to address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Screening of “Look and See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry”
“The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope,” wrote Berry.
Join Chocothon in Washington, D.C.: Hacking for a More Sustainable Cocoa Industry
Chocothon is a sustainable innovation initiative that aims to empower and connect cocoa farmers, creating new opportunities for them and other value chain stakeholders in cocoa production.
BCFN Presents Eighth International Forum Live on Twitter
BCFN will present the details of its upcoming Eighth International Forum on Food and Nutrition live on Twitter on October 12, 2017, from 5:30am EST (11:30 CEST).
Food Loves Tech Conference Will Explore Food’s Not-Too-Distant Future
Innovators and enthusiasts will explore food’s not-too-distant future at Food Loves Tech, an “education-by-entertainment” expo in Brooklyn, New York, on November 3 and 4.
Investment and Development Program for Food Startups: Applications Now Open
THRIVE is accepting applications for its Accelerator program, which provides opportunities for networking and investment to agriculture and food tech seed and growth companies.
Dance with Broadway Stars by Joining Us for #WorldFoodDay (Oct. 16) in NYC
Food Tank will hold a special fundraiser on Monday, October 16, to bring attention to the impact of climate change and social injustice on the world’s hungry. In collaboration with #GiveHealthy and Feeding America, the event will be held at Union Square Ballroom from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, supporting healthy food for hurricane victims.
How Do We Create a Food Waste and Loss Free World? (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How Do We Create a Food Waste and Loss Free World? Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
How Do We Fight Food Waste in Cities? (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How Do We Fight Food Waste in Cities? Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
Food Tank Fireside Chat: Kimbal Musk and Diane Brady (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit)
Fireside chat featuring Kimbal Musk and moderated by Diane Brady. Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
How We Can Finance Food Waste and Loss Prevention (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How We Can Finance Food Waste and Loss Prevention. Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
How Do We Create Better Opportunities to Prevent Food Waste? (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How Do We Create Better Opportunities to Prevent Food Waste? Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
How Do We Cultivate Creative Partnerships to Stop Food Waste? (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit Discussion)
How Do We Cultivate Creative Partnerships to Stop Food Waste? Watch this fantastic discussion from the NYC Food Tank Summit.
Food Tank Fireside Chat: Tom Vilsack, Tom Colicchio, and Venessa Wong (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit)
Fireside Chat featuring Tom Vilsack, President and CEO, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Tom Colicchio, Chef and Owner, Craft restaurants & ‘Wichcraft. Moderated by Venessa Wong, Deputy Business Editor, BuzzFeed Food
Opening Remarks: Chris Cochran, Executive Director, ReFED (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit)
Opening Remarks: Chris Cochran, Executive Director, ReFED (NYC Summit)
Opening Remarks: Joan Briggs, Executive Director, The Fink Family Foundation (2017 Food Tank NYC Summit)
Opening Remarks by Joan Briggs, Executive Director, The Fink Family Foundation
Seven New York Chefs Celebrating African Culture and Cooking
African Chefs who will participate in NYC African Restaurant week discuss their upbringing, influences on their cuisine, and how they address sustainability.
