Food Waste

Zero Waste Seafood Program Drives Program Blue Economy Boom

Fish byproducts are more than waste. The 100% Fish Program is proving that there’s economic value to unlock, boosting income for fisherfolk.

A Circular Solution for Retail Food Waste Takes Shape in U.S. Grocery Stores

In-store food recycling technology at Whole Foods Market will turn grocery store waste into animal feed.

What Do GLP-1s Mean for Food Waste?

GLP-1s are changing how people eat. Now is the moment for hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores to adapt as we work to waste less food.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Australia Cracks Down on Food Waste, COP31 Pushes Clean Energy, Ag Co-ops Offer Hope

Australia is cracking down on food waste, COP31 eyes clean energy solutions, and new research reveals that resilience built by agricultural co-ops.

Earth Day Is Global—But We Know Food and Climate Solutions Start Locally

Local food and ag systems have the power to lead us toward more sustainability and climate resilience on a global scale.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Development Aid Plummets, Rwanda Protects Farmland, Bangladesh Launches New Farmers’ Card

New data reveal a concerning drop in development aid, Rwanda is protecting Kigali’s farmland, and Bangladesh has launched a new Farmers Card to connect producers with key resources.

On Stop Food Waste Day, We’re Celebrating the Power of Collective Action!

We all have tremendous power to drive real change when it comes to food waste reduction. Let’s make sure we use it!

Join Food Tank for the 10th Annual Stop Food Waste Day Celebration

The 10th Annual Stop Food Waste Day celebration will uplift the innovative and impactful solutions that keep food in kitchens and out of landfills.

EU Food Waste Targets Are a Start—With Room to Grow

The EU’s new food waste targets create momentum for collaboration, innovation, and smarter food systems across Europe.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: The Next Farm Bill, Producers Stand Their Ground, and the Latest Progress on Deforestation

This week’s roundup covers the latest with the Farm Bill, progress to combat deforestation in Brazil, and the farmers pushing back against data center development.

In Australia, Farmers Lead the Way to a More Resilient Food System

Australia is experiencing the effects of the climate crisis particularly acutely but they’re showing how farmers and ag system leaders can be key players in building more resilient food and climate systems.

‘Innovation Is in Our DNA’: How OzHarvest Is Turning Surplus into Solutions

OzHarvest’s founder Ronni Kahn realizes some may think she’s “completely mad,” but she’s on a mission to end hunger and food waste—redesigning society in the process.

Tackling Food Waste Is ‘One of the Most Immediate Solutions That We Can Be Doing Now’

Food waste solutions are a win-win for multiple crises facing the world today, panelists said during an event at Climate Week NYC.

‘A Food Waste Breakthrough’ Summit Aligns Industry, Science, and Policy for Climate Action

“Reducing food waste is a fast, cost-effective way to cut greenhouse gas emissions while boosting food security, saving households and businesses money, and easing pressure on land and water.”

Join Food Tank at Climate Week NYC 2025: 300+ Leaders, Farmers, and Chefs Unite to Tackle the Climate Crisis Through Food

“The urgency of the climate crisis demands that we not only talk about solutions but also bring together the people who can make them happen.”

Act Now: Join Young People in the Fight to End Food Waste

The message from young people is clear: We can no longer toss good food when there are plenty of ways to distribute it to people who need it.

240+ Speakers Are Joining Us at Climate Week NYC. Will You Be There Too?

Now more than ever, as a food and agriculture movement, we need to show the world that our systems are both a key solution to the climate crisis and that the climate crisis demands urgent attention.

Unpacking the Root Causes of Postharvest Loss: Q&A with Moses Kansanga

Food loss solutions require us to look at gender equity, trade policy, and the agrifood tech sector.

Los Angeles Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Film Industry Food Waste, Address Food Insecurity

When the founders of Everyday Action saw how much food went to waste on film and TV sets, they knew they needed to act.

Food Waste Policies in Three Countries: Are They Working?

Countries worldwide are taking different approaches to food waste reduction—some through enforcement, others with incentives. Here’s what’s working.