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‘Unearthing the Future’ Unpacks the Food and Farming Systems Impacting Human Health
The six episode series is “a call to share long knowledge,” says Laura Howard-Gayeton, Executive Director of The Lexicon of Food.
How GLP-1 Medications Are Driving Food and Beverage Innovation
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping appetite, sensory preferences, and nutrition priorities, accelerating innovation in food and beverage product design.
Chefs in the Schools: Equitable Meals Across New York City
A New York City program brings nutritious meals to students. It offers lessons to other cities looking to do the same.
Aspen Institute Launches Community Roadmap to Scale Food is Medicine
Food & Society’s Executive Director, Corby Kummer, gives Food Tank new insight into the new Community Action Plan.
How the NuCal System Could Better Define Ultra-Processed Foods
A new labeling system on food packaging could help eaters choose healthier options.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Soaring Ocean Temperatures, U.S. Retreat from Global Organizations, and 1,000 Days of Conflict in Sudan
This week’s top stories highlight global climate records, U.S. foreign policy shifts, stalled farm legislation, nutrition policy changes, and food insecurity in Sudan.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Senegal’s Youth Pursue Agriculture, Amazonian Bees Gain Legal Protection, and U.S. Unveils New Dietary Guidelines
This week’s news roundup takes a look at how food systems are changing—from hunger data and dietary guidelines to youth-led farming and shifting food trends.
Food 2050 Visionaries: Reimagining Diets in Dali
Mama’s Kitchen is helping Chinese communities rediscover healthy, sustainable food through plant-forward meals, hands-on farming, and kitchens that inspire change.
From 2026 To 2050 And Beyond, These 10 Visionaries Are Changing The World Through Food
The top 10 Food System Visionaries are dreaming of a world that’s more abundant and delicious—and they’re proving that it’s possible.
New Dietary Guidelines Focus on Reducing Processed Foods and Promoting Whole Foods
The Trump administration has released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, calling for reduced consumption of processed foods and refined carbohydrates while revising long-standing advice on fats, protein, and dairy.
126 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2026
Keep an eye on these 126 organizations transforming food and agriculture systems.
Researchers Say Crops That Nourish Can Transform African Farming
A “Crops that Nourish” strategy can reshape farming across sub-Saharan Africa by centering nutrition, resilience, and community voices.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: World Bank Biodiversity Warnings, U.S. Regenerative Farm Funding, and After-School Nutrition Gaps
This week’s roundup looks at biodiversity risks, farm funding, pesticide safety, and why millions of children still miss out on after-school meals.
Op-Ed | Why the Future of Food Must Include Seafood
Seafood is one of the most nutrient-dense, climate-friendly, and scalable food sources, but it’s often left out of the conversation when we talk about food security solutions.
Local Corner Store Expands D.C. Food Access
Stanton Supermarket in D.C.’s Ward 8 expanded its produce section to bring fresh food closer to local families.
Join Us on Capitol Hill Next Week to Ask: Are We Eating Ourselves Sick?
Food Tank is heading to Capitol Hill to explore a major public health challenge: ultra-processed foods.
How Culinary Medicine Could Transform Healthcare: Q&A with Dr. Timothy Harlan on Bringing the Kitchen into Medical Education
For years, medicine and food existed in parallel worlds: one focused on disease, the other on culture and flavor. Dr. Timothy Harlan has spent his career bridging that divide.
Op-Ed | From Comfort to Climate: Why What We Eat Matters for the Planet
Nobody is imposing new eating rules or taking the pleasure out of food. It’s about adaptation.
Op-Ed | Action to End Hunger Demands Scaling Large Investments
An additional $512 billion in global investment from public and private sectors combined is necessary to end hunger.