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Can Food-Related Trade and Fiscal Policies Address Obesity?

A recent IFPRI analysis stresses the importance of combining public health policy with trade and fiscal policy reforms to address obesity.

New Campaign Presents Policy Opportunities for Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems

The Blue Food Assessment (BFA) Campaign, Blue Foods: Better Choices, raises awareness about how supporting marine ecosystems contributes to sustainable diets.

Food System Advocates Should Be Vocal Climate Champions. Here’s How.

Regenerative agriculture is a win-win-win solution that is good for climate mitigation, ecological resilience, and adaptation.

Finding Value in Waste: Identifying Solutions to End Food Loss and Waste

With accurate data, it’s possible to make significant reductions in food waste and protect the planet.

Report Investigates the Past, Present, and Future of Agrochemicals and Environmental Justice

New resources help students understand the ways industrial agriculture and agrochemicals impact their own communities and surrounding environments.

IPES-Food Reports Another Perfect Storm for Food Price Crisis

Russia’s war against Ukraine has resulted in the third global food price spike in 15 years.

Rising Food Prices Threaten Global Food Security

In recent weeks, food prices have reached record high levels. FAO’s Chief Economist discusses what this means for global hunger rates and the risk of social unrest as well as potential solutions.

World Central Kitchen Documentary Shines a Spotlight on Chef José Andrés

A new documentary, We Feed People, shows the evolution of international food relief nonprofit, World Central Kitchen.

Unblocking Ukrainian Seaports as a Tool to Overcome the Global Food Crisis

Unless action is taken to enable food exports from Ukraine, economist Vitalii Dankevych predicts that the world will see a humanitarian crisis.

Addressing Equity Through Better Food Policy

Congressmember Salud Carbajal calls on voters to write to their representatives and ask for the change they hope to see.

Report Highlights Growth and Challenges for Organic Farmers

OFRF hopes the report helps to empower organic producers to grow and continue to implement climate-friendly practices.

Global Alliance Report Highlights Investment Strategies for Resilient Food Systems

A new report encourages investors to use creative financial strategies to promote food system sustainability, resiliency, and equity.

Tea As A Catalyst For Social Change

Nepal Tea’s goal is to uplift one million people out of poverty in this generation.

How to Build a Sustainable Blue Food Economy

Bringing together more than 100 scientists, an initiative emphasizes the importance of aquatic foods to food systems transformation.

Opinion Editorial: Getting Real About Fake Meat

Alternative protein may not be a silver bullet, but should we dismiss it entirely?

Preparing Chefs for the Modern Culinary Industry

In order to succeed in the modern culinary and hospitality industries, Chef Daryl Shular says chefs must have business skills, understand the science of cooking, and advocate for sustainability.

Ripping Out the Safety Net? How Soon-To-Expire COVID Relief Measures Will Affect College Hunger

When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends July 15, 2022, millions of U.S. college students will lose crucial food assistance programs like SNAP.

White House Announces Second-Ever Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

More than 180 organizations called on the White House to reinstate the Conference.

Developing a More Inclusive Food Future Through Research and Innovation

Using human-centered design, research, and development, researchers are working to build resilience in the food system.

Our Healing Begins in the Soil

Regenerative Organic Certification was designed to raise the bar for farmers, food producers, and brands.

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