Innovation and Technology

Future Food-Tech is Returning to New York City

Investors, start-ups, technology companies, and food and ingredients manufacturers will convene to develop solutions to meet the global food challenge during the two-day event.

FAO Family Farming Platform Seeks an Informed Policy Debate

Food Tank speaks with Francesco Pierri, Head of the U.N. Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) Advocacy Unit, about the Family Farming Knowledge Platform. This online platform seeks to collect information on international, regional, and national regulations and laws that are relevant to family farmers around the world.

Former President Obama to Speak at the Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit

The 44th U.S. President Barack H. Obama will be in Milano on May 9, 2017, as the keynote speaker at the four-day Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit.

Danielle Nierenberg Featured in Cooking Light’s 30 Faces of the New Healthy

Food Tank CEO Danielle Nierenberg makes it into Cooking Light’s 30 Faces of the New Healthy

Watch: CSIS Webcast on the Future of African Food Security

The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) is hosting a live webcast and discussion, from 9 to 10:30 am EST on April 6, to explore the role of biotechnology in the future of African food security.

Applications for 3rd Organic Farming Innovation Awards Are Open

Organic agriculture needs innovation and creativity to bring itself into mainstream agriculture sector and improve the overall sustainability of agriculture sector.

Leftover Plant Material Reduces Food Waste and Limits Pesticide Usage

Apeel Sciences uses what might otherwise be trash from agricultural processes to make a second skin that protects and preserves fruits and vegetables. Because of their Invisipeel and Edipeel products, more people can enjoy fresher, more nutritious produce.

Food Tank’s Reading List: 17 Books to Dig into this Spring

Mussels, cheeses, and biofuels. Permaculture and mini farms. Presidential chefs and scientists. Food Tank’s Spring reading list is a feast for the mind and stomach.

AVA Co-Founder on Using Technology to Promote a Healthier Society

Ian Brady, CEO and Co-Founder of AVA, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.

Brad McNamara on Working to Connect the Next Generation of Farmers

Brad McNamara discusses the future of urban farming and technology, and why the key to creating positive agricultural changes is providing the opportunity and power to regular people from all walks of life to get involved in the food system.

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