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Health Experts Agree that Reusable Coffee Cups are Safe During COVID
Health experts say that, with proper hygiene, it is safe for coffee shops to make drinks in customers’ reusable mugs.
New York City Street Vendors Celebrate Victory
After years of organizing, street food vendors are celebrating a win as New York City Council recently pass legislation that will lift the limit on the number of full-time vending permits.
India’s Blue Revolution Targets Investments in Seaweed
A multi-million dollar investment in the Indian Seaweed sector is helping grow cottage and cooperative businesses for 1 million in India.
Supermarkets No Longer Able to Sell Foods Linked to Illegal Deforestation
A recent bill from the United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs bans the country’s supermarkets from purchasing foods linked to illegal deforestation and land procurement practices.
Study Underscores the Need to Reduce Food-Related Emissions
Researchers at the University of Oxford find that food-Related emissions could stand in the way of Paris climate agreement goals.
OjaExpress Reimagines Grocery Delivery With Inclusivity and Community
OjaExpress is a grocery delivery platform serving international foods to bring people and cultures together.
Alabama Food Bank, Facing Funding Cuts, Finds Creative Solutions to Try to Meet Demand
Following the decision to cut a federal emergency food assistance program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama (CFBCA) is working to find new ways to feed the community. CFBCA, a leading food…
Remembering Wayne Roberts: Advocate for Sustainable Food Systems
Canadian writer and food policy analyst Wayne Roberts, best known for his work with the Toronto Food Policy Council, has died at the age of 76.
A New Panel Series from Food Tank, IFAD, and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Food Tank, IFAD, and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food are introducing a new livestream series featuring global food systems leaders, who will discuss the future of the food system.
A Chef is Reviving the Ozarks Through Food
Chef Rob Connoley is trying to tell a more complete story of the Ozarks with his research and restaurant.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King’s Call to End Hunger
During his address at Spelman College in 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for an end to hunger and poverty.
How AgrAbility is Creating Opportunities for Farmers Living with Disabilities
AgrAbility is working to support farmers with disabilities.
Food Empowerment Project Employs Education to Help Consumers Make Ethical Food Choices
The Food Empowerment Project is aiming to help viewers make ethical food consumption and reduce the suffering of animals and people in the food industry.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: There Are No Healthy People on an Unhealthy Planet
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have the potential to better public health and the environment. But in recently released 2020-2025 guidelines do not go far enough.
24 Books About Food Recommended by Food Tank this Winter
Food Tank’s 2021 Winter Book List hopes to reignite hope and spark inspiration to change the global food system for the better.
Mutual Aid: Chicago’s Love Fridge Fights Food Apartheid
As Chicago residents deal with with the economic downturn of COVID-19, the Love Fridge Chicago is bringing fully stocked refrigerators to neighborhoods struggling with food apartheid.
Senate Re-Introduction of AQUAA Act Could Be a Cause for Concern
A recent report published by FoodPrint and the North Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA) finds the current expansion of large scale aquaculture is unsustainable and may cause serious harm to traditional fishing structures.
Why Food Systems Need Resilient Farmers Markets: 5 Lessons from 2020
In addition to feeding people, farmers markets can build essential infrastructure in communities. Here are 5 main lessons drawn farmers markets operating through the pandemic.
Farm Workers Organizations Demand Protections As Essential Workers
Farm worker organizations and their allies are working to support farmer workers’ protection, rights, and respect as essential workers.
