Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
Food Heroes
Five Questions with Ben Simon of the Food Recovery Network
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Ben Simon of the Food Recovery Network, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
What is the Most Important Thing We Can All Do to Help Change the Food System?
Food Tank asked summit speakers to answer: “In 140 characters or less – what is the most important thing we can all do to help change the food systems?”
EPA Launches Food Waste Reduction Toolkit
Food service facilities on the west coast and in the Pacific islands can now benefit from free logistical support from the EPA, aimed at reducing food waste.
Five Questions with Wholesome Wave’s Michel Nischan
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Michel Nischan, founder and CEO of Wholesome Wave, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit
Cityblooms Brings Fresh Food to Tight Spaces
Cityblooms is making modular urban microfarming a reality.
10 Cities Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Eating
These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.
BCFN YES! Finalists to Present at Sixth International Forum on Food & Nutrition
The ten Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! Finalists will present at the Sixth International Forum on Food and Nutrition December 3–4 in Milan.
Food Hero: Eric Holt-Giménez and the Campesino a Campesino Movement
Eric Holt-Giménez is the Executive Director of Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy.
Indian Community Grocery Moves Into Dupont
The food scene in D.C. is changing. Pansaari is the first all-in-one local, organic, no waste, Indian grocery store, chai bar, and commercial kitchen.
Food Tank Launches Democratizing Innovation Research Program –– Share Your Solutions!
Food Tank announces the exciting start of a research project with the McKnight Foundation and YOU to learn about innovational solutions to the food system!
Empowering Women and Mitigating Conflict in the Afghan Dairy Industry
An IFAD-supported effort to modernize the rural dairy sector in Afghanistan is stabilizing rural communities and supporting women.
Over Grow The System Documents the Sustainable Farming Movement
Over Grow The System uses photography, video, music, and website design to capture the essence of the emerging sustainable food movement in British Columbia.
Food Hero: Sibella Kraus, Regional Food Leader Winner of the Growing Green Awards 2014
Sibella Kraus carried out various influential projects and initiatives that have been recognized by the jury of the Growing Green Awards.
Food Hero: Chip Taylor, Pollinator Protector Winner of the Growing Green Awards 2014
Chip Taylor has been awarded for his work as director of Monarch Watch, a program protecting monarch butterflies from extinction.
Envisioning the Future of Food, Without Overwhelming the Planet
Earlier this year, National Geographic began a series that explores how to feed a growing population, without overwhelming the planet.
Food Hero: Will Harris, Sustainable Livestock Producer Winner of the Growing Green Awards 2014
Will Harris won the Growing Green Awards in Sustainable Livestock Production adopting sustainable practices and making his farm a profitable business.
Victory Gardens DC is Growing Food and Community
A DC husband and wife start Victory Gardens DC in their own backyard.
Grassroots Approach to Reducing Global Food Losses: Interview with Dr. Lisa Kitinoja
Dr. Lisa Kitinoja, founder of The Postharvest Education Foundation, sits down with Food Tank to discuss a grassroots approach to reducing postharvest food loss.
Food Hero: John Reganold, Sustainable Food and Farm Educator Winner of the Growing Green Awards 2014
John Reganold has played an important role in transforming U.S. agriculture through education.