The Real Food Challenge and Sodexo sign agreement to make university food supply chains more transparent.
Nutrition
Weeds Make Their Way from Garden to Gourmet
Weeds are becoming increasingly popular with reputable chefs and are making their way into farmers’ markets and grocery stores alike.
Studies Show Exposure to Certain Chemicals May Increase Risk of Obesity
Recent studies show that improper diet and exercise may not be the only factors contributing to the obesity epidemic.
13 Books on the Food System That Could Save the Environment
Check out these 13 books that identify and explain the problems in the food system—and how to make changes in it.
15 Websites Saving the Environment by Changing the Food System
Each of these 15 websites explores the complex relationship between food and the environment.
“Farm Rx”: Georgia Organics Works to Bring Food and Medicine Together.
Georgia Organics, the Georgia organic farmer association, reached out to healthcare professionals with a “Food as Health” track at their 2013 annual conference.
Seven South and Central American Initiatives Empowering Women
Women Deliver 2013: Food Tank highlights seven innovations in Central and South America improving food security and empowering women.
Six Middle Eastern Initiatives Empowering Women
Women Deliver 2013: Food Tank highlights seven innovations in the Middle East improving food security and empowering women.
Seven African Initiatives Empowering Women
Women Deliver 2013: Food Tank highlights seven innovations in Africa improving food security and empowering women.
Seven Initiatives Empowering Women in Oceania
These seven initiatives across Oceania are working to protect gender equality and empower women to promote their participation in agriculture.
Seven North American Initiatives Empowering Women
These seven initiatives across North America are working to protect gender equality and encourage women’s participation in agriculture and the food system.
Seven European Initiatives Empowering Women
These seven initiatives across Europe are working to protect gender equality and empower women.
Food Hero Series: Ruth Oniang’o, Kenya’s Voice for Nutrition
Kenya’s Ruth Oniang’o, a renowned leader in food and nutrition issues, has been working to improve nutrition for women in Africa for decades.
Food Vouchers a Critical Part of HIV Treatment
HIV treatment and prevention programs from Zimbabwe to New York use innovative food vouchers to combat malnutrition.
40 Organizations That Are Shaking Up the Food System
These 40 organizations are doing invaluable work to change the way we eat, grow, cook, buy, and sell food.
Chicago Council: Lightning Presentations Highlight Innovative Leaders in Food and Agriculture
Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: Lightning Presentations Highlight Innovative Leaders in Food and Agriculture
Chicago Council: “Failure to act now puts future generations in jeopardy,” says Dr. Helene Gayle
Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of CARE International
Chicago Council: Agriculture and Health Nexus Panel
Live-blogging the Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium: The Agriculture and Health Nexus
EU-wide testing reveals Low Levels of Phenylbutazone in Horse Meat
Low levels of the veterinary drug, Phenylbutazone, were found in horse carcasses across the European Union.
Phone app AppliFish helps consumers choose sustainable fish
Applifish is a new phone app that helps consumers learn about the sustainability of the fish they purchase.
