The Democratizing Innovation panel discussed the connection between industry and innovation, as well as the challenges of scaling up and scaling out innovative
Innovation and Technology
Waste Not Want Not in the Food System
Panelists at the Food Tank Summit discussed the issue of food loss and waste, as well as innovative solutions to curb food waste.
The New Yuppies: How to Build a New Generation of Tech-Savvy Farmers
If the highest calibre of young people become farmers it will improve food security and help solve the unemployment crisis. Can tech make farming cool?
International Partnership Creating Biodiversity Database
Genetic information from global gene banks will finally be made public and searchable thanks to new international initiative.
11 Apps for Your Next Trip to the Farmers Market
Find local farmer’ markets that support in-season organic food and make the best market shopping choices using your smartphone.
Five Ways Cell Phones are Changing Agriculture in Africa
Africa innovatively harnesses the power of mobile technology to improve agricultural practices.
23 Mobile Apps Changing the Food System
These 23 mobile apps are helping eaters, gardeners, and food enthusiasts live more environmentally sustainable, less wasteful, healthy, and delicious lives.
66 Instagram Accounts Helping Cultivate a Better Food System!
One of the fastest-growing social media networks is Instagram– Food Tank highlights 66 Instagram accounts cultivating a better food system!
Three Questions with Emily Broad Leib of Harvard Law School
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Emily Broad Leib, of Harvard Law School, who will be speaking at the 1st Annual Food Tank Summit.
Five Questions with Shen Tong of Food-X
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Shen Tong, founder of Food-X, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit in partnership
Five Questions with Scott Davis, former Chief Concept and Innovation Officer at Panera Bread
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Scott Davis, formerly of Panera Bread, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
Five Questions with Rodale Institute’s Coach Mark Smallwood
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with with Coach Mark Smallwood of Rodale Institute, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit
Five Questions with Baltimore Food Policy Initiative’s Sarah Buzogany
Food Tank recently had an opportunity to speak with with Sarah Buzogany, Baltimore Food Access Planner, spoke at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
What is the Most Important Thing We Can All Do to Help Change the Food System?
Food Tank asked summit speakers to answer: “In 140 characters or less – what is the most important thing we can all do to help change the food systems?”
Enter Eat it! Student Prize Competition
The Eat it! student prize will reward students for inventions that can improve food and agriculture.
EPA Launches Food Waste Reduction Toolkit
Food service facilities on the west coast and in the Pacific islands can now benefit from free logistical support from the EPA, aimed at reducing food waste.
Be a Part of the Change: Young Earth Solutions Competition
Students under the age of 35 can submit ideas for sustainable solutions in the food supply chain to the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition.
TechnoServe: Business Solutions to Poverty
Founded in 1968, TechnoServe connects people to the crucial resources they need to lift themselves from poverty.
Opening the Subcontinent to Agricultural Information Systems
The Global Forum on Agricultural Research seeks ways to increase access to agricultural knowledge and information for small-scale Indian farmers.
