Innovation and Technology

22 Organizations Working to Restore Soils in 2016

This week, Food Tank highlights 22 organizations that are restoring soils and ecosystems worldwide.

New Report Examines the Links Between Energy, Food, and Water to Propose Policy Solutions

A new report on the Energy-Food-Water nexus examines vulnerabilities and determines policy solutions to strengthen the system.

ReFED Roadmap Creates “Actionable Paths” Towards Food Waste Reduction

ReFED is releasing its Roadmap, which aims at a 20 percent reduction in food waste in the US by 2030.

Scandinavia’s First Zero Packaging Supermarket Opens This Summer

Scandinavia’s first zero packaging, organic supermarket is scheduled to open in Copenhagen this summer.

Imperfect Teaming up with Whole Foods Market to Sell “Ugly” Produce

Can large U.S. supermarkets sell “ugly” produce? Whole Foods Market and Giant Eagle sign on to tackle food waste.

A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible

Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton

Germany Awards Grant to Protect Biodiversity

Germany leads the way with a historic grant supporting biodiversity.

Study Finds that Smallholder Farmers Need More Support to Adopt Conservation Agriculture Practices

A study of the adoption of conservation agriculture in Paraguay identifies challenges faced by small-scale farmers in its sustained implementation.

Eating Local: The Benefits of Local Procurement in Emergency Response

There’s still room for improvement in the local and regional procurement of food aid.

Mexico’s Soda Tax May Offer Solutions for the Country’s High Obesity Rate

Nations around the world are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see how Mexico’s soda tax will weather before rejuvenating legislation at home.

Understanding food waste, hunger, and climate change with John Mandyck

John Mandyck discusses his new book, connections between climate change, food waste, and hunger, and the role of the cold chain with Food Tank.

Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment

Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.

Youth, Innovation, and the Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out an aspirational vision for more sustainable food systems by 2030.

Drought-Resistant White Beans Bring Hope to Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia

Drought in Ethiopia is threatening bean production and the livelihood of smallholder farmers. Food Tank discusses solutions with researchers on the ground.

Food Recovery Network: Uniting College Students in the Fight Against Food Waste

Food Recovery Network encourages citizens, communities, and food businesses to restructure their perceptions and habits towards food waste.

Chef Ann Foundation Advocates for Future Food Systems through Today’s Children

Chef Ann Foundation aims to equip schools with the tools they need to provide children with healthy, whole food.

The Future of Food: 16 Most Exciting Stories for 2016

What’s on the horizon for food and agriculture in 2016? Find out here.

The MINT Standard for Airline Cuisine

Chef Brad Farmerie collaborates with Jet Blue MINT to create a fine dining menu for air travel.

What Will a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Do for Tucson and for Other Cities?

Tucson, Arizona is using food and farming innovations to fuel the recovery of a lagging urban economy.

Leafy Greens? Head to Terminal 3

Airports are guiding the way in dishing out plant-based advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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