Refugees from Western Sahara are working to develop a tilapia farm in one of Algeria’s five camps, which would increase food security and build economic autonomy.
Nutrition
22 Global Medical Professionals Practicing Food as Medicine
As medical professionals recognize the tangible benefits of making food an integral part of preventing and fighting disease, Food Tank highlights 22 health professionals advancing the concept of food as medicine around the world.
Organizations Providing Food Relief in Ukraine
Organizations like CARE, IRC, and World Central Kitchen are on the ground, providing food to Ukrainians affected by violence.
13 Global Food Banks Reshaping Food Distribution to Address the Root Causes of Hunger
Food Tank is highlighting 13 global food banks adapting their models to address systemic issues in the food system and ensure dignity and agency.
Rodale Institute Launches Course on Regenerative Agriculture
To provide resources for consumers interested in learning the basics of food and farming, Rodale Institute launches a new free online course.
Near Country Provisions Brings Sustainable Meats to DMV Doorsteps
Near Country Provisions sources its products from local farmer and fisher partners who are committed to high standards of clean, humane, and regenerative production.
Report Reveals Need for Prioritizing Nutritious Food Donations
A recent report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) finds that no federal policies and few state policies affecting food bank donations currently prioritize nutrition.
South Carolina-Based Organization Creates Access to Healthy, Fresh Foods With Affordable Produce Boxes
In South Carolina, FoodShare SC aims to tackle food insecurity and increase produce consumption for communities who face limited access to affordable and fresh, nutritious foods.
Labels Unwrapped: A New Interactive Site Helping Consumers Digest Their Food Labels
The website allows consumers to practice reading food labels and make more informed decision in the supermarket.
New Restrictions on Fast Food Marketing to Children Not Enough, According to Experts
Gaps in restrictions on digital fast food advertising to children make experts call for more comprehensive measures.
Cook With Food Tank: Live Lively With This Plant-Based Recipe From Youth Health Advocate Haile Thomas
Haile Thomas, CEO of The HAPPY Organization and an internationally recognized youth health advocate, shares her recipe for roasted cauliflower with chimichurri sauce, a delicious plant-based meal from her cookbook Living Lively.
Is USAID’s Feed The Future Initiative Sustainable?
Feed The Future works in 19 countries across the globe, but hasn’t provided feedback on their progress towards self-reliance in more than two years.
Global Youth Urge Businesses and Policymakers to Center Healthy, Sustainable Diets
Youth from around the world and their allies released an open letter calling for governments and businesses to center sustainable and healthy diets in climate commitments and upcoming global fora.
Breaking Down Silos and Amplifying Young Voices at Eat4Change
On November 8, UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) attendees including national-level stakeholders and civil society groups gathered at the Ubiquitous Chip restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland for Eat4Change, a dinner to celebrate the power of food to transform people and planet.…
“Food Can Be the Linchpin for Change” Across Global Issues
While global forums have recently put a heavier focus on important topics like regenerative agriculture and food waste, healthy and sustainable diets are often left off the table.
American Diet Creates Public Health Crisis, Experts Say
Experts say the American diet has caused a huge wave of chronic illness. Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities experience the worst of it.
How Grocery Stores Can Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices
Healthy Eating Research is finding the most effective strategies to help consumers make healthy choices in grocery stores.
To Slow Climate Change, We Must Reimagine What It Means to Eat Like an American
Frances Moore Lappé calls the American fascination with animal protein “a fixation.” To mitigate climate change, it’s time for U.S. consumers to reassess their consumption patterns.
National Climate Leadership on Healthy and Sustainable Diets: A Win-win for People and Planet
Climate action plans required by the Paris Agreement are a strategic opportunity to center food systems in government policies.
New Platform Aims to Elevate the Importance of Sustainable Diets
Food systems leaders emphasize the interconnectedness of food, nutrition, and planetary health.
