Farmworkers take center stage during Farmworker Awareness Week.
Large-Scale Farming
World Health Organization: GM-Crop Herbicide a Probable Carcinogen
The World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that glyphosate, the herbicide in Monsanto’s Roundup weed-killer, is probably carcinogenic to humans.
Billion Dollar US-funded ‘New Alliance’ Forcing Communities Off their Land in Tanzania
ActionAid is calling on the Obama Administration to end support for the New Alliance, and focus its funding on supporting poor farmers in Africa.
Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing
Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.
Change is Coming as McDonald’s Commits to Serving Antibiotic-Free Chicken
McDonald’s commits to serving antibiotic-free chicken within two years.
“The Meatrix: Relaunched” Continues the Fight Against Big Agriculture
Award-winning short film “The Meatrix” is re-launching to again encourage consumers to challenge the food system status quo.
101 Facts That Make Us Hopeful About the Future of Food
Food Tank is highlighting 101 stories of hope, innovation, and success, in creating a better food system.
Why Land Grabs Matter: A Food Tank Interview with Journalist Frederick Kaufman
Land grabs in Ethiopia and more. Food Tank interviews author and journalist Frederick Kaufman.
McDonalds: Help Save Antibiotics, One Burger at a Time!
U.S.PIRG calls on McDonald’s to help solve the problem of antibiotic resistance and commit to purchasing meat raised without antibiotics.
Neonicotinoid Controversy Continues One Year Into EU Ban
One year into EU wide ban on neonicotinoids, controversy is still widespread on how to protect bee populations.
The Business of Food
The Business of Food panel brought together perspectives from producers, manufacturers, buyers, and advocates of food.