Food Tank highlights the top 10 victories for food systems in 2014.
May 13 - 14 2025
Google Food Lab
Cambridge, MA
Food Security
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.
Rice Varieties Critical to Culture and Biodiversity at Risk of Extinction
Culturally significant heirloom rice varieties in the Philippines are at risk of extinction.
New iPhone App Strives to Increase Food Access in New Orleans
New iPhone app has the potential to increase food security in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Andean Values have Promoted Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture for Centuries
Indigenous people in Andes promote sustainable agriculture and crop biodiversity.
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.
Researchers Find an Area the Size of the EU is Cultivated in Urban Areas Around the World
A recent study documents the extent of urban and peri-urban croplands around the world and what resources those farms consume.
From Seattle to Rome, Food Sovereignty Movement Pushes for Reforms
In Seattle and Rome, the food sovereignty movement pushed for key changes in the global food system.
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.
For Smallholder Farmers, Tenure Makes a Crucial Difference in Livelihoods
New guidelines improve tenure security for smallholder farmers around the world.
Family Farming and Food Security Go Hand-in-Hand
During the IYFF, food system leaders advocate for the right of all peoples to produce their own food.
Saving Seeds Can Strengthen Food Security
Native Seeds addresses the loss of biocultural diversity in the Southwest through seed saving.
Policymakers Turn to Smallholder Farmers as Partners in Development
Policymakers insist that development agencies must include smallholder farmers as partners rather than beneficiaries in food security and development efforts.
Food for Tomorrow: The New York Times Gathers Food Experts to Discuss the Future of Food
Food for Tomorrow, organized by The New York Times, will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration on solutions to hunger, obesity, and poverty.
How Vegetables Can Save the World
Vegetables play an essential role in healing the global food system. Investing in vegetables means investing in a healthy future!
IFAD and Unilever Team Up to Fund Farmers and Food Security
A new global public-private partnership between IFAD and Unilever will address food security and poverty by improving smallholder access to markets.
Women Are Sowing the Seeds of Food Security in Kyrgyzstan
Women in Kyrgyzstan are growing herbs—and their incomes—-thanks to a WFP initiative.
Mapping the Circular Nature of Conflict and Food Insecurity in Arab Countries
A workshop on enhancing resilience to conflict in Arab countries reveals a complex relationship between conflict and food insecurity in the MENA region.
What is the Number One Complaint About Organic Food?
The Vancouver-based Sole Food Street Farms aims to tackle the challenge of pricey organics by proposing a pay-what-you-can organic veggie stand.
Chicago Council: Harnessing Disruptive Technologies for Agricultural Gains
At the Chicago Council’s Global Food Security Symposium, four speakers participated in lightning presentations to discuss technology in agriculture.
May 2025
May 15 2025
A Conversation for Change
New York City
May 18 2025
Tufts University Friedman School Commencement Ceremony 2025
May 20 2025
Capitol Hill Luncheon “Improving Health While Managing Healthcare Spending: Enter Food is Medicine”
Washington D.C.
June 2025
Jun 04 2025
Menus of Change Leadership Summit
New York City
Jun 13 2025
Future Thought Leaders by The Berry Good Foundation
Jun 26 2025
London Climate Action Week: Chief Sustainability Officers Summit, Building the Future of the Food System
London
September 2025
Sep 22 - 26 2025
NYC Climate Week Food Tank Series
The Greene Space
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