The 34 films and series on this list will take you inside the global food system. Explore farms, grocery stores, and kitchens of the world’s best restaurants from home during COVID-19.
Food Tank
Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen Talks #ChefsForAmerica
Nate Mook talks restaurants serving meals to people in need during COVID-19.
New on The Podcast: Chefs Amy Sins And Erik Bruner-Yang on Food And Community Relief Efforts
On “Food Talk”, Dani talks with chefs Amy Sins and Erik Bruner-Yang. They discuss their unique business models and inspiration, as well as their efforts to provide food and community relief efforts during coronavirus.
Understanding the Hunger Surge Caused by the COVID-19 Recession to Mitigate it Before it Is too Late
The economic recession caused by COVID-19 has severe consequences, particularly for import-dependent countries. But, minimizing outright hunger in ways that avoid food insecurity and malnutrition will reduce the long-term scars.
Maureen Muketha Discusses Tule Vyema’s Efforts to Boost Food Security in Kenya with Sack Farming
On Food Talk Live, Dani speaks with nutritionist Maureen Muketha, the founder of Tule Vyema. In the city of Kiserian, Kenya, Tule Vyema teaches young women how to cultivate indigenous crops that can help them eat more nutritiously and be more food secure.
7 Places Where Soda Taxes Are Working
Soda taxes in these seven cities and countries are working, leading to decreased soda sales and sugar consumption since going into effect.
As Food Waste and Insecurity Spike, ReFED’s COVID-19 Food Waste Solutions Fund Aims to Spark Change Beyond the Pandemic
Food waste research organization ReFED is granting US$1 million during the month of May to save 10 million pounds of food—enough for 8.3 million meals. Their goal is to grant US$10 million total throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to create longer-lasting change.
School Nutrition Staff Working to Feed Groups Impacted From COVID-19
School nutrition staff in the U.S. are distributing meals to students and adults in need during the pandemic, but many lack the protective equipment they need to stay safe.
Entrepreneur Rachel Krupa on Supporting Sustainable Businesses
Rachel Krupa discusses how food and agriculture markets are responding to COVID-19.
U.S. Agribusiness Takes Aim at Global Food Policy Reform
As the U.S. defends agribusiness, global food policy’s turn toward agroecology is far from a rejection of progress. Rather, it offers a path toward transformative change.
Kentucky Organization Using Pop-up Markets to Promote Fresh Food as a Human Right
The award-winning New Roots Fresh Stop Market (FSM) initiative uses pop-up markets and cooperative economics to bring fresh, healthy food to food insecure neighborhoods around Louisville.
Kristen Suokko Talks Small Farms, COVID-19
Kristen Suokko talks about how Local Food Hub is keeping small, farms in Virginia connected to local consumers during COVID-19
10 Inspiring Discussions on Improving the Post-COVID Food System From Food Talk Live
Each weekday during the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers, chefs, and other experts have joined Danielle Nierenberg on Food Talk Live to discuss the most pressing issues in the food system. These 10 conversations outline a hopeful and inspiring way forward for global food and agriculture.
Sean Pessarra on Sustainable Farming and Ben Lilliston on Pro Small-Scale Farming Policy During COVID-19
Sean Pessarra, of Heifer Ranch, and Ben Lilliston, of the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, talk with Dani about the impact of coronavirus on sustainable farming and the policy implications of the current government relief bills. You can listen…
The Struggle to Halt Food Loss and Waste Amidst the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting inequalities in food production and distribution, resulting in both alarming rates of hunger and massive food loss and waste.
23 Organizations Eliminating Food Waste During COVID-19
Here are 23 organizations eliminating food waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nate Kleinman and Albie Miles on Community Food Sovereignty During COVID-19
For activist and grower Nate Kleinman, collaborative farming can help slow climate change and support community food sovereignty. Later, professor Albie Miles describes how COVID-19 is exposing the vulnerabilities in the food system in Hawai’i.
Grocery Store Workers On The Frontlines of COVID-19
Grocery store workers are risking their lives providing essential services to Americans.
Eric Adams and Vimlendra Sharan Talk Food Policy Response, COVID-19
One brief sentence to give more details about the article and generate interest (no jargon)
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and FAO Liaison Office for North America Vimlendra Sharan talk about food policy during the pandemic.
Cummins talks Green New Deal, Regenerative Agriculture, COVID-19
Ronnie Feldman is mobilizing support for regenerative agriculture and a Green New Deal.
