Food Tank spoke with Konstantin Zvereff and Jag Bansal, the co-founders of BlueCart, to talk about this mobile and web-based platform for wholesale food purchase. After noticing that their users were leveraging supply chain efficiency to reduce their own food waste, BlueCart has launched an initiative called Zero Waste Kitchen to promote sustainable practices in the kitchen.
Interviews
SF-Marin Food Bank: “We Can Do Better”
Teri Olle, Policy and Advocacy Director at SF-Marin Food Bank, emphasizes the importance of collaboration in order to end food insecurity and hunger in San Francisco and Marin County, where 1 in 4 residents need food assistance.
Maker Faire Bay Area: Engaging All Ages in Food Innovation
Food Tank spoke with Chiara Checchini of the Food Future Institute about the upcoming Maker Faire Bay Area event. This interactive event brings together fifteen food entrepreneurs to give attendees a hands on experience with food innovation. This family-friendly event is designed to engage attendees of all ages in the creative solutions to major challenges in the food system.
Chefs and Restaurants in Defense of Bees
A new alliance of chefs and restaurants hopes to educate the public about the importance of bees for providing most of our food and to advocate for their protection.
Nutrient Density: How Does Your Food Measure Up?
Food Tank spoke with Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, about the work they do with farmers to establish more nutrient dense growing practices. The organization is currently developing a standard, and a handheld tool, to measure nutrient density in foods. They hope by doing so they can empower consumers to reward farmers for better growing practices.
Going Forward by Going Back Wrapped Up Day Two at Seeds&Chips
Food Tank partnered with Seeds&Chips to make the Going Forward by Going Back panel possible in Milan, Italy. It discussed how to take into account indigenous knowledge and traditional farming methods when innovating new technologies.
BCFN Alumni Series: Michele Pedrotti Shares His Inspiration and Innovations
Michele Pedrotti, BCFN Yes! Competition 2014 finalist and Geographic Representative of BCFN Alumni Network for Europe, speaks about his deep passion for food and how Sensory Science can help tackle food waste.
Nonprofit Promotes Healthier Lifestyle by Decreasing Meat Consumption
The Reducetarian Foundation hopes to unite vegans, vegetarians, and everyone willing to decrease the amount of meat they eat, in order to improve health, the planet, and animal welfare.
School Food Gets a Makeover with Meal Preparation Company Solo Fresco
Food Tank speaks with Karl Robillard, Director of Marketing and Communications for Meals on Wheels San Francisco, about the proposed federal budget cuts, the ensuing media frenzy, and what it means for the crucial services they provide to seniors in the community.
ReFED Launches New Tools to Combat Food Waste
ReFED has just launched two new tools, Policy Finder and Innovator Database, to help businesses, foundations, investors, and governments tackle the food waste problem more efficiently and effectively.
Tracey Ryder, Edible Communities Co-Founder, Reflects on 15 Years of Local Food Coverage
Edible Communities, the largest media company exclusively devoted to the local good food movement, is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this Spring.
New Rating System Will Measure Restaurant Sustainability
The Good Food 100 Restaurants list, which rolls out in June 2017, will measure sustainable practices at restaurants and award ratings based on the results.
Lauren Baker: “Make transparent the true cost of food”
Lauren Baker of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food spoke at the Inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which was held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Oil Crops in the Tropics: Insight on their rise and forecasts for their future
Byerlee, Falcon, and Naylor’s new book explores the oil crop revolution in the tropics, providing insight on its drivers, the impacts of its production, and a look into its future.
Crete Cook Cultivates Sustainable Sanctuaries
Interview with Nikki Rose, Founder and Director of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, about the influences of history and traditions on nutrition, sustainability, and biodiversity.
Nichole Cirillo: Food has the power to unite across differences and generations
Nichole Cirillo talks accountability in our food system, why reconnecting to our food supply might be the biggest advantage we can give our food system, and how one simple diet change can have far-reaching impacts.
Keri Glassman: To Fix the Food System, Increase Real Food Transparency
Keri Glassman talks about her lifelong passion for food and nutrition and how she instills that interest in others through nutrition education and helping people to make small shifts in their diet that lead to long-term health.
Michel Nischan: “Make produce affordable, and people will add more to their lives”
Michel Nishan talks about his multifaceted approach to food system change; his approach? Tear down barriers and create meaningful food policy that benefit low-incomes families so that they are able to provide healthy, fresh foods to their families. If they can afford it, they will buy it.
Lindsey Shute: “Agriculture is the wealth of the nation”
Lindsey Lusher Shute, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” on April 1, 2017.
Danielle Nierenberg’s Conversation with Modern Farmer
Danielle’s interview on Modern Farmer discusses her hopes for the next farm bill, mainstream media’s portrayal of the food system, and Food Tank’s Summits as a means for facilitating uncomfortable conversations which drive food system change.
