Innovation for Sustainability

Food Systems Innovators from Around the World Compete for Food+City’s Challenge Prize

Food+City seeks innovative solutions to food systems issues through the annual Challenge Prize.

Ten Questions with Shen Tong, Founder and Managing Partner of Food Future

Food Tank spoke with Shen Tong, the Founder and Managing Partner of Food Future, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Seven Questions with Suresh Vukki and Manny Sek, Co-Founders of Leafware

Food Tank spoke with Suresh Vukki and Manny Sek, the Co-Founders of Leafware. Leafware is one of the sponsors of the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

Ten Questions with Sara Roversi, Co-Founder of You Can Group and Future Food Institute

Food Tank spoke with Sara Roversi, the Co-Founder of You Can Group, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.

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.

A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible

Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton

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.

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.

STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture

STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.

Urban Farming Hits the Big Leagues

Sports venues across the United States make efforts to advance a more sustainable food system.

Biochar Might Be Ag’s Biggest Innovation in Years

A humble-looking black charcoal could be an option for mitigating carbon while increasing crop yields and soil fertility. Is it too good to be true?

Rescuing Both Food Waste and Families from Hunger

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine provides solutions to prevent food waste in ten cities throughout the United States.

We Feed the Planet Puts Young Farmers in Control of Food Security

Slow Food’s We Feed the Planet Conference highlights the importance of farmer directed innovation.

Community Forests International Plants Trees and Livelihoods on Pemba Island

Community Forests International has helped Pemban communities plant over one million trees and establish agroforestry systems to provide fruit and timber.

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