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.
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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.