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Italian Study Comforts Pasta Lovers
A recent study at the Instituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed in Pozzilli, Italy, states that pasta consumption is negatively associated with obesity.
James Beard Foundation Announces their Leadership Award Recipients
The James Beard Foundation recently announced the recipients of the sixth annual James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards.
Interview with Joseph Simcox, The Botanical Explorer
Simcox hopes to preserve food plant species and varieties that are endangered and increase appreciation for biodiversity by collecting and sharing rare seeds.
Migrant Justice’s Milk With Dignity Program Fights for Fair Labor in Vermont
Migrant Justice is organizing farmworkers across Vermont to ensure fair labor standards and fight for Milk with Dignity.
47 Organizations Fighting Food Loss and Waste
These 47 global organizations are taking serious measures to reduce food waste.
NRDC’s Auntie Biotic Petitions for KFC to Reform its Antibiotics Policies
NRDC’s chicken mascot Auntie Biotic petitions to push KFC to stop sourcing chickens that are routinely fed antibiotics even in good health.
Innovation in the Fields: A Growing Culture is Connecting Farmers in a New Way
In agriculture, collective knowledge can lead to a more sustainable food system.
Interview with the Dervaes Family, Urban Homesteaders
The Dervaes family shares their thoughts about self-sufficiency and urban homesteading with Food Tank.
Interview with Hilal Elver: U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
Food Tank spoke with Hilal Elver, law professor and globally distinguished fellow, on the right to food and barriers in the world’s food system.
New Developments in the System of Rice Intensification (SRI): An Interview with Norman Uphoff
Food Tank interviewed Norman Uphoff to learn about recent updates with his work.
Controversial GMO Study Finds No Adverse Effects on Human Health
A comprehensive analysis of more than 900 publications provides a fresh perspective on the applications of genetic engineering in agriculture.
Strengthening Solidarity Among Farmers and Food Justice
The Indonesian Peasant Union unites Indonesian farmers to advocate for agrarian reform and to protect food sovereignty.