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How an Algorithm Could Change the World of Food Delivery
Gebni, a new food delivery app, aims to reduce food waste in restaurants and lower prices to appeal to a broader market.
Emmy Simmons: “Prioritize food and agriculture”
Emmy Simmons, independent consultant on international development issues focusing on food, agriculture, and Africa, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit.
Ted Monk: “Lack of food shouldn’t limit a person”
Ted Monk, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility of Sodexo North America, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Milan Soup Kitchen Serves Up More Than Soup from City’s Waste
In a year, the Refettorio Ambrosiano saved more than 25 tons of food from being wasted. The sustainable soup kitchen continues to pursue a creative and sustainable model for redistributing food waste.
Dr. Shenggen Fan: “I know it’s possible to eliminate hunger”
Shenggen Fan, director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit, Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Technology is Reducing Food Waste: Interview with Copia’s Mike Goldblatt
A for-profit food waste reduction and recovery company based in San Francisco, CA, Copia has the first end-to-end waste reduction and recovery technology available.
Eric Trachtenberg: “It’s madness to lose what is already produced”
Trachtenberg, Director of the Food and Agriculture Sector at McLarty Associates, is speaking at the third annual D.C. Food Tank Summit: Let’s Build a Better Food Policy.
Ten Questions with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home
Food Tank spoke with Harry Rhodes, Executive Director of Growing Home, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Chicago.
What Does It Take To Feed A City? Melbourne’s Foodprint
A lot of land, water, and energy are needed to feed a city like Melbourne, and a significant amount of food waste and greenhouse gas emissions are generated as a result.
Celebrating International Day of Rural Women 2016
On October 15, the world celebrates rural women and their essential roles in sustainable development.
Environmental Working Group Highlights Agroecology as Solution to World Hunger
A new report from the Environmental Working Group suggests that supporting smallholder farmers demonstrates promising potential in the fight to end world hunger.
Bee Pharma Africa and a Flying Pharmacy
Bee Pharma Africa hopes to build a coalition for research in the use of bee propolis and other bee products for treating human diseases.
Five Questions with Ann Tutwiler, Director General of Bioversity International
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak to Ann Tutwiler, Director General of Bioversity International, about her work and background in the field.
Support for Urban Agriculture from the Ground Up: Canada’s Parliament Gardens
Learn how the Canadian government demonstrated that urban farming is accessible most anywhere by most anyone through the erection of its Parliament Gardens.
Protecting Disappearing Livestock Breeds
The FAO estimates that close to one-fifth of livestock breeds are endangered.
Chicago Council Releases its Annual Global Food Security Report
The Chicago Council released its annual global food security report on how to feed the world\’92s growing cities.
Food Loss and Waste Protocol Partnership Releases First-Ever Global Food Waste Standard
The first-ever global standard to measure food waste was recently released.
Ten Questions with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Food Tank spoke with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
Food Rescue and Social Responsibility: A Conversation with FoodBridge
Through collaboration between local businesses and nonprofit organizations, FoodBridge addresses food waste and hunger in local communities.
