A report from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food on importance of farmers in preserving seed biodiversity.
Nutrition
Chicago Council Releases its Annual Global Food Security Report
The Chicago Council released its annual global food security report on how to feed the world\’92s growing cities.
Seven Questions with Myles Bremner, Former National Director of England’s School Food Plan
Food Tank spoke with Myles Bremner, the former National Director of England\’92s School Food Plan, about school food reform in England.
George Washington University’s Food Institute: Connecting Researchers, Organizations, and Students
The GW Food Institute has recently launched a new website to showcase food system research and make connections between students and sustainable food.
Ten Questions with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Food Tank spoke with Blake Young, CEO of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
Ten Questions with Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change
Food Tank spoke with Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
Talking Heritage Chicken with Jesse Solomon, Founder & CEO of Emmer & Co.
At Emmer & Co., heritage-breed chickens are key to a healthy, responsible food system.
More Than 200 Attendees at First DC Food Policy Council Meeting
DC Food Policy Council holds inaugural meeting.
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation: 19 Summer Feeding Programs for Kids
During the summer, community organizations find creative ways to feed children who are food insecure.
New Report Urges African Governments to Increase Sustainable Agricultural Practices
The Montpellier Panel released a report calling on African governments to increase sustainable agricultural efforts.
Healthy Retail Programs Help Transform Local Corner Stores
Innovative healthy retail programs are changing the way we eat, one corner store at a time.
Brazil’s Dietary Guidelines: Eat Real Food, Together
Brazil’s dietary guidelines provide sensible, food-based advice to combat the double burden of undernutrition and obesity.
The Wireless Garden of Edyn: Changing How Gardeners Grow Food
The Edyn Garden Sensor uses the Internet to monitor changes occurring in a garden, so the gardener knows precisely what is needed for her plants to flourish.
20 Native North American Foods with Stories to Tell
Twenty indigenous North American crops important to the histories and cultures of Native Americans and early settlers.
Philadelphia Soda Tax: A Sweet Plan to Fund City Programs
Mayor Kenney has devised an innovative plan to raise money to combat poverty in Philadelphia.
Feeding Children When School Meals End for Summer Vacation
Feeding America is working to expand summer food access among low-income children.
New Bill in Congress Dispels Consumer Confusion Surrounding Food Labels
The Food Date Labeling Act in Congress would provide a national-level standard for clear and comprehensible food quality and safety labels.
Eight Countries Taking Action Against Harmful Food Marketing
Countries around the world are taking action to combat harmful junk-food advertising.
Diabetes Rates Are Rising in the Middle East
Rates of type-2 diabetes and other lifestyle diseases are on the rise in parts of the Middle East. Rapid changes in diet and lifestyle are major factors.
The Protein Flip: Reimagining Protein With Menus of Change
American chefs are starting to reimagine the traditional role of animal protein with help from Menus of Change.
