Juan Almeida, founder of dosmargaritas functional foods, is working to create a nutrient-rich food brand to fight hunger and malnutrition in the Andes region.
Hunger
The Lunchbox Fund Converts Foodie Photos to School Lunches
The Lunchbox Fund uses a new app, Feedie, to tap into the foodie photo market for the benefit of undernourished children in South Africa.
Innovation for Sustainability: With More Food and Less Water, SRI Could Revolutionize Farming
The System of Rice Intensification provides a possible sustainable food production solution, increasing rice yields while decreasing agricultural inputs.
Conflict and Agriculture
In honor of the United State’s Veterans Day; highlighting 13 veteran and refugee agriculture projects across the world that are helping to heal wounds of war.
“Unsung Heroes” of Nutrition Honored at SUN Movement Global Gathering
The Scaling Up Nutrition Champions attended the SUN Movement Global Gathering in the company of many other nutrition heroes.
Growing Better Health
By bringing agricultural solutions into the clinical treatment of malnutrition, Gardens for Health International ensures long-term food security.
Family Farmers the Key to Better Food in Schools
A U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization study finds that there is greater support for school lunch programs in South America.
Food Hero: GROW HQ, Urban Food Empathy Center, Builds Local Food Movement in Ireland
In the context of food empathy, urban food growing is not a waste of time – it’s the silver bullet.
International Year of Family Farming: Teaching Gardens Create Healthier, More Informed Students
The AVRDC will expand its teaching garden program, which has been proven to improve nutrition and knowledge of indigenous crops.
Sustainable Business: Growing Home Gives Roots to Those in Need
Growing Home combines two important missions into one initiative: workforce development and production of fresh, organic produce.
No More Business-As-Usual, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Calls for Change
The U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network offers new approaches to food systems and agriculture across the globe.
Secret to a Food-Secure Planet Could Be Found in Forests
Forests provide excellent sources of micronutrients, and can ensure food security even in emergency situations. Read on to find out how.
40 Chances to Create a Better Food System
Food Tank has compiled a list of 40 individuals and organizations breaking the status quo in food and nutrition security, food sovereignty, and food justice.
Apply to the Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development!
The Earth Institute calls for applications to its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
Food Tank Book of the Week: 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World
If you knew you had 40 chances to get something right, to fix a problem, or to change the world, what would you do?
Food Hero: Casa de Sara’s Escuelita Offers Children Sustainable Solutions for Nutrition in Bolivia
The idea behind Casa de Sara’s Escuelita is to create a community kitchen where families can access locally-sourced, nutritious meals at an affordable cost.
Watch Danielle Nierenberg Participate in Panel at James Beard Foundation Conference
Watch Danielle Nierenberg participate in a panel at the James Beard Foundation’s The Paradox of Appetite: Hungering for Change Conference.
A Fresh Crunch in School Lunch Helps to Build Farm to School Programs
Farm to School programs are helping to connect students with local and fresh produce, while strengthening the local food economy and promoting good nutrition.
Food Hero: Robyn Hillman-Harrigan, Executive Director, Rockaway Rescue Alliance-Shore Soup Project
From fruit to soup, Robyn Hillman-Harrigan’s Rockaway Rescue Alliance Shore Soup Project is building community through food.
Real Food Media Project Launches Online Film Competition
A new film competition seeking short films about sustainable food and farming — the Real Food Media Contest — is now open for entries at www.realfoodmedia.org.
