Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Barbara Ekwall, of the U.N. FAO, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
Hunger
21 Inspiring Initiatives Working to Reduce Food Waste Around the World
These 21 organizations are working to prevent waste at all levels of food production.
25 Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables Promoting Health All Over the World
Many indigenous fruits and vegetables are in danger of abandonment and extinction. People are trying to catalogue as many traditional varieties as possible.
Farmers’ Rights for Reducing Hunger and Poverty
Juanita Chaves Posada, GFAR Senior Adviser on Genetic Resources, is informing smallholder farmers in developing countries about their rights.
Improving Food Governance to Break Violence and Hunger’s Vicious Cycle
Rehabilitation of agriculture is a central condition for development, reducing poverty, preventing environmental destruction, and for reducing violence.
Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen are Committed to Smart Solutions to Hunger and Poverty
Chef Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen and the Chef Network is bringing chefs together to create sustainable food economies in communities.
Young Farmers Alleviating Hunger in Africa
The Africa Solidarity Trust Fund aims to help close the nutrition gap by employing young farmers in the aquaculture and poultry industries.
Top 10 Victories for a Better Food System in 2014
Food Tank highlights the top 10 victories for food systems in 2014.
Seven Awesome Food Organizations in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has seven top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just-released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
A Gleaner’s Manifesto
When our food system fails us, gleaning can bring nutritious food from local sources to those who otherwise could not afford it.
How Can We Nourish the World?
GFAR and others call for a focus on nutrition over agricultural outputs when discussing world hunger.
Donating Wholesome Unsold Food
The USDA will discuss liability concerns and clear up misconceptions that may keep companies from donating food.
Six Awesome Food Organizations in Connecticut
Connecticut has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Hidden Hunger, Exposed
Since 1990, hunger worldwide has decreased by 39 percent, yet hunger remains “serious” or worse in 55 countries.
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.
Six Awesome Food Organizations in Arkansas
Arkansas has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Six Awesome Food Organizations in Arizona
Arizona has six top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Five Awesome Food Organizations in Alaska
Alaska has five top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
To Feed the World in 2050 We Have to Change Course
We can feed the world in 2050 if we change course and if we stop focusing only on producing more agricultural commodities.
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.
