ReFED is releasing its Roadmap, which aims at a 20 percent reduction in food waste in the US by 2030.
Food Waste
Scandinavia’s First Zero Packaging Supermarket Opens This Summer
Scandinavia’s first zero packaging, organic supermarket is scheduled to open in Copenhagen this summer.
Imperfect Teaming up with Whole Foods Market to Sell “Ugly” Produce
Can large U.S. supermarkets sell “ugly” produce? Whole Foods Market and Giant Eagle sign on to tackle food waste.
Boston Grocery Store Fights Food Waste and Spreads Access to Healthy Food
Boston grocery store reduces food waste to help food security and promote healthy habits.
Eating Local: The Benefits of Local Procurement in Emergency Response
There’s still room for improvement in the local and regional procurement of food aid.
Growing the Local Food Economy of Denver as a Community
Grow Local Colorado is promoting local food, local economy, and local community throughout Denver, CO.
Two Birds with One Stone: Fighting Both Food Waste and Hunger
Ampleharvest.org is expanding their network to reduce both food waste and hunger.
Understanding food waste, hunger, and climate change with John Mandyck
John Mandyck discusses his new book, connections between climate change, food waste, and hunger, and the role of the cold chain with Food Tank.
Weighing in on Campus Food Waste
Willamette University organized an event demonstrating campus food waste.
Leading a Global Mission to Reduce Food Waste
The Postharvest Education Foundation provides innovative programs that motivate and empower people to reduce food waste around the world.
Food Recovery Network: Uniting College Students in the Fight Against Food Waste
Food Recovery Network encourages citizens, communities, and food businesses to restructure their perceptions and habits towards food waste.
Eat Me Chutneys – The Australian Family Tackling Food Wastage with Epic Chutneys from Ugly Produce!
Australian organization, Eat Me Chutneys, saves ugly produce and makes tasty chutneys with a charming mother, father, and son team.
Fighting Hunger with Fruit: The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project
The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project allows fruit tree owners to donate their surplus harvest to feed the hungry.
Campus Kitchen Volunteers Reroute Food Waste
Student volunteers across the U.S. are rerouting food waste from campus cafeterias with the Campus Kitchens Project.
116 Orgs You Might Not Have Heard About, But Should Know in 2016
This year, Food Tank is featuring 116 organizations you may not have heard about, but should look out for over the new year.
Awareness to Action: Representative Pingree’s Food Recovery Act
U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s introduction of the Food Recovery Act marked a culmination and a commencement in the fight against wasted food.
Researching the Remains: A Leftovers Q&A with Food Historian Helen Veit
Michigan State University history professor Helen Veit researched the history of leftovers and discovered results anyone with a fridge will want to know about.
A Waste-Free Thanksgiving
Technology and food merge as numerous apps help consumers solve the problem of food waste.
Rescuing Both Food Waste and Families from Hunger
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine provides solutions to prevent food waste in ten cities throughout the United States.
Exclusive Food Tank Event: The Real Cost of Food
Food Tank will host an exclusive event on True Cost Accounting coinciding with the release of a new report. Register for the free livestream NOW!
