2018 World Food Prize Laureates Drs. Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro lead in unifying global nutrition efforts and reducing child malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.
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Making the Invisible Visible: A Bold Strategy to Change the Food System
Dr. Barbara Gemmill-Herren talks about how groundbreaking, new TEEBAgriFood Report recognizes both negative and positive externalities in food system.
Nourished Planet: Sustainability in the Global Food System: Q&A with Editor Danielle Nierenberg
Danielle Nierenberg, President of Food Tank, discusses her work building transparent and strong communication between all players in the food system. Breaking these barriers and taking action will result in an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable food system.
Improving Supply Chains Can Help Ensure Nutritious Food Reaches the Poor and Malnourished
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is aligning supply chains with human need, for a better food system between farmer and consumer.
Big Food Can Do Better: An Excerpt from Nourished Planet, Publishing in June 2018
Children and teenagers are the biggest targets of junk food advertising because they are easy to influence and have large spending potential now and in the future. Junk food marketed to children has long term public health consequences.
To Cultivate a New Generation of Farmers, “We Need to Open Up to Young Folks”
Ron Mardesen describes his family’s story, his changing community, and his vision for the future of A Frame Acres – led by the next generation.
Opinion | Time for a Win for Conservation in the New Farm Bill
Another status quo Farm Bill may jeopardize the future of the food system, failing to regulate pesticides, improve water quality, support organic farmers, and more.
William Burke: Food Tank’s Newest Board Member
Agricultural economist, William Burke, joins the Food Tank team as their newest board member
A New Breed of Plant-Based Protein Aims to Compete on Meat-Centric Menus
The Beyond Burger, a new plant-based burger, has won fans from both vegetarian and vegan eaters as well as traditional meat eaters.
At the Butchers Club in Hong Kong, this new trend suggests a growing market for plant-based protein on traditionally meat-centric menus.
Apeel Sciences & Costco Team Up to Fight Food Waste
A new partnership between Apeel Sciences and Costco will keep avocados out of global food waste at supplier, retailer, and consumer levels.
