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Selling the Past as Innovation in Africa
Despite criticism, a growing number of farmers, scientists, and development experts are advocate for a shift from high-input, chemical-intensive agriculture to low-input ecological farming.
Investing in a Better Future of Snacking
CoLab is a new start-up engagement program for entrepreneurs to create healthy snacks that are delicious and good for the planet.
15 Leading Women at the Intersection of Food and Technology
Women at the intersection of food and technology are solving the most pressing challenges of the agriculture sector today.
Monoculture Could Worsen Vulnerability to Climate Change
To boost agricultural resilience, research suggests, policymakers and producers must create more diverse farms by considering how single-species fields interact with water and feed into environmental threats.
Developing Equitable Technology for Food Security
In an event on digital and physical food security, experts discussed how technological solutions can support food security without deepening existing inequities.
U.N. Food Systems Champions Discussing Power Imbalances in Food and Agriculture
Food Tank, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, hosted the first in a series of seven panel discussions with the Champions Network for the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit.
NFL Hosts Green Week Ahead of Super Bowl
Super Bowl LV “Green Week” included the construction of a community garden, compost center, and fruit tree orchard.
The Food System Needs More than a Digitally Skilled Workforce, Experts Say
In a recent panel about a digitally skilled workforce, experts the ways that technology and automation can help and harm food justice efforts.
Harnessing the Power of Data for the Food System
During a panel on the intersection of food and technology, experts discuss what communities need to use data fairly and effectively to build a better food system.
Nuance Is Our Friend, Ideology Is Our Enemy
To build a better food system, we must welcome solutions that embrace nuance.
Broadband Expansion Benefits a More Resilient Food System
In a recent panel discussion, experts explain why it is essential to promote broadband expansion in rural communities.
Supply Chain Transparency Can Support a Stronger Food System
Food system experts discuss the ways that supply chain transparency can support food access, reduce food loss, and empower consumers.
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…
