The 2016 Map the Meal Gap report provides sobering data about food insecurity and food assistance at the local level in the United States.
Innovation for Sustainability
Feeding Two Birds with One Scone: Copia Re-Routes Food Waste and Alleviates Hunger
Copia, a San Francisco-based organization, uses a tech-savvy business model to address issues of hunger and food distribution.
The Kasiisi Project Harnesses the Power of Human Waste to Cook School Meals
The Kasiisi Project teaches children in rural western Uganda about the importance of caring for the environment with innovative solutions to conservation.
Foodwaze Helps Consumers Connect with Sustainable Food Businesses
Consumers can connect with sustainable food businesses in their community using the Foodwaze app.
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.
