Food Waste

Five Questions with DC Central Kitchen’s Mike Curtin

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

Five Questions with Ben Simon of the Food Recovery Network

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Ben Simon of the Food Recovery Network, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.

EPA Launches Food Waste Reduction Toolkit

Food service facilities on the west coast and in the Pacific islands can now benefit from free logistical support from the EPA, aimed at reducing food waste.

Tune In to the Food Tank Summit Livestream: January 21-22 9AM-5PM EST

Watch the Food Tank via Livestream and join the conversation using hashtag: #FoodTank. Email questions to Questions@FoodTank.com.

Nine Ways to a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving!

Food Tank highlights ways for eaters and consumers to cut down on food waste while enjoying holiday favorites this Thanksgiving.

Social Surplus: Reducing Waste, Feeding the Hungry, and Creating Community

The Surplus Feast, organized by the Food Waste Collective, uses extra fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans donated by local sources to provide free, hot meals.

This is Rubbish: Stop Wasting Food

This is Rubbish is piloting several free events in London and Oxford this Fall to educate people on the millions of tonnes of food wasted every year.

Donating Wholesome Unsold Food

The USDA will discuss liability concerns and clear up misconceptions that may keep companies from donating food.

Announcing the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit in partnership with The George Washington University

Food Tank, in partnership with The George Washington University, is excited to announce the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit on January 21st and 22nd, 2015.

Eight Awesome Food Organizations in Colorado

Colorado has eight top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.

Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation present the 2014 Good Food Org Guide

The first annual Good Food Org Guide was launched by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation.

Indian Community Grocery Moves Into Dupont

The food scene in D.C. is changing. Pansaari is the first all-in-one local, organic, no waste, Indian grocery store, chai bar, and commercial kitchen.

The Last Food Mile

The Last Food Mile is a conference dedicated to reducing food wastage and losses across the United States’ food supply chain.

Food Wastage Footprint Takes Full Account of Food Costs

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) addresses food waste and full-cost accounting through the Food Wastage Footprint project.

Berkeley and Oakland this October: Sparking the Movement to End Food Waste

The first Feeding the 5000 in the U.S. – a 100 percent free food waste awareness festival –will take place on October 18, in Oakland, CA.

Share Groundbreaking Innovations in Agriculture and Highlight the True Cost of Cheap Food

Food Tank is excited to announce that we are launching two collaborative efforts over the next year with support from the McKnight Foundation.

Farmers Do WHAT to Keep Cauliflower White?

In the new episode of “How Does it Grow?”, the labor-intensive methods farmers go through to prevent their cauliflower from turning yellow are revealed.

Good Food, Healthy Planet Pushes for Truth in Labeling

Friends of the Earth launched the Good Food, Healthy Planet campaign, which pushes for healthy plant-based diets and accurate labeling.

Food for Tomorrow: The New York Times Gathers Food Experts to Discuss the Future of Food

Food for Tomorrow, organized by The New York Times, will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration on solutions to hunger, obesity, and poverty.

Reducing Postharvest Loss on the Ground: Interview with Noel Valentin Mulinda

Noel Valentin Mulinda sits down with us to discuss how postharvest technologies are helping Rwandan farmers achieve higher yields.

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