The European Parliament’s Independent Research Service released an encouraging report about the health benefits of eating organically.
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Baldor Specialty Foods Eliminates Food Waste From Production
Baldor Specialty Foods achieved its goal of zero food waste by 2017 through the SparCs program, which utilized functional approach to food waste by prioritizing human consumption.
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.
Action-Oriented Research for Jamaican Farmers: Interview with the Winners of the BCFN YES Competition
Shaneica Lester and Anne-Teresa Birthwright have won the BCFN YES Competition with a proposal for action-oriented research on irrigation strategies for Jamaican farmers. Here’s how the became interested in the work and where they’re going next.
117 Organizations to Watch in 2017
As 2017 rolls in, food movements, people, and organizations are rallying to remove inequitable and damaging practices. Food Tank presents 117 initiatives which are at the forefront of sustainable development.
The Importance of Agroecology in Sustainable Agriculture, an Interview with Dr. Gliessman
Food Tank spoke with Dr. Steve Gliessman, professor, farmer, and Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, about the importance of agroecology in sustainable agriculture.
“Women’s Work” Jobs Keep Millions of Women in Poverty, Report Finds
Oxfam America and the Institute for Women’s Policy Research’s report found that of the millions of people in America working low-wage jobs, the majority are women.
New Metrics Revolutionize Dietary Data Assessment
The International Dietary Data Expansion project seeks to improve national health and nutrition policies in developing countries by enhancing the process of food data collection and analysis.
Empowering Indian Farmers: An Interview with Sneh Yadav
Food Tank speaks with Sneh Yadav, an Indian farmer and food entrepreneur, about organic farming and India’s food culture.
Food Industry Shares Food Waste Reduction Efforts in New Report
A new booklet from the Consumer Foods Forum highlights successful approaches to measuring and reducing food waste from companies including Kellogg’s, Carrefour, and Nestle.
Preserving Pollinators in Kenya
Land-grabbing and deforestation have destroyed much of the Mau Forest in Kenya. It is home to the Ogiek community, who have subsisted on the honey of native bees in the forest for hundreds of years.
Connect with the Leading Edge of Food Innovation: Future Food-Tech
Looking for a way to engage with the leading edge of food investment and technology? ReThink Events will have the Future Food-Tech Summit in San Francisco on March 29 and 30. At the event, investors, start-ups, technology companies, and food…
Adult Cancer Survivors Underconsume Whole Grains, Overconsume Empty Calories
Research from the Friedman School at Tufts University and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital links childhood cancer with poor dietary habits in adulthood.
Wasted Food Contributes to Climate Change
Climate changes will continue to intensify so Americans need to do their part to waste less food. Consumers’ impact is bigger than previously thought.
Announcing the Third Annual D.C. Food Tank Summit Speaker Lineup
As the first major bipartisan food policy summit post-inauguration, the event will gather dozens of expert speakers who are top leaders across all sectors of the food industry,
Call to Action: Reshaping the Public’s Perception of Carbohydrates in a Healthy Diet
The Mediterranean is well-known for its intoxicating cuisines of simple, fresh dishes. According to the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition, this diet is a healthy and sustainable model for everyone. What’s its secret? A hearty dose of carbohydrates.
Nine Women of Color Who are Changing the Food Industry
In an industry dominated by white men, these women of color are making a name for themselves as chefs, CEOs, and leaders in food.
Twelve Organizations Promoting Urban Agriculture around the World
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines urban agriculture as “the growing of plants and the raising of animals within and around cities” to provide fresh food, generate employment, recycle waste, and strengthen cities’ resilience to…
Food Sustainability Media Award to Highlight Food System Paradoxes, Propose Solutions
BCFN and the Thomson Reuters Foundation launched a Food Sustainability Media Award to recognize exceptional professional and up and coming storytellers in written, photo, and video.
Climate Change, Labor, and Transportation Under a Trump Administration
President-elect Trump’s picks for Cabinet positions suggest a stark departure from the priorities of the current administration.
