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Speaking Up for Limiting and Labeling: Added Sugar in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Will the USDA and HHS implement these recommendations in the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines to be finalized later this year?

Why Schools Should Be on the Frontline in Combating Malnutrition

To celebrate International School Meals Day in March, schools from around the world share their school lunch.

Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing

Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.

Why is Coca-Cola Deciding What Kids Eat at School?

In a short documentary by AJ+, a recently launched digital-only network from Al Jazeera based in San Francisco, the role of corporations and lobbyists is examin

French Senate Abolishes Best Before (DLUO) Label

The controversial best-before (DLUO) label for non-perishable food products has been abolished in France by the French Senate.

Calling all Food Entrepreneurs: Join Bootcamp for Crowdfunding Your Innovations!

Food entrepreneurs have the opportunity to launch their own crowdfunding campaign and learn from expert Lisa Fetterman who raised US$1.3 million on Kickstarter.

USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems

Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.

Good Turn Earth Company: Transforming the Landscape of Fredericksburg, VA

Good Turn Earth Company will launch a crowdfunding campaign to create a living soil conditioner.

Twenty Chefs Unite to Save the Oceans, Feed the World

Globally-acclaimed chefs will unite in Spain on March 17, 2015 to announce support for Oceana’s Save the Oceans: Feed the World campaign.

Sowing a New Life for Colorado Veterans

One community organization in southwest Colorado is helping combat veterans reintegrate to civilian life through sustainable agriculture.

Innovations Changing the Way Farmers Grow Food

Farmers are creating innovations and new technologies to solve commonly faced challenges. Food Tank highlights solutions supporting small and medium sized farms

Women Farmers Making it Happen #IWD2015

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the success and achievements of women in agriculture, while also calling on more resources and support.

Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Results in Huge Cost for the EU

A recent series of studies found exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals contributes to diseases, estimated to cost an average of €157 billion per year.

Spike Mendelsohn Will Chair D.C. Food Policy Council

Mayor Muriel Bowser appointed Chef Spike Mendelsohn as the chairman of the D.C. Food Policy Council.

TEDxManhattan Changing Food One Talk at a Time

On March 7, TEDxManhattan ‘Changing the Way We Eat,’ organized by Change Food, celebrates its fifth anniversary, and Food Tank is thrilled to be a part of it.

World Rural Forum Speaks About their Commitment to Family Farming

Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with the World Rural Forum about IYFF 2014, and their plans for the future.

Food Chain Avengers: Sparking Conversation About the Food Chain

Food Chain Avengers is a comic book about the struggles of food workers across the food chain.

101 Facts That Make Us Hopeful About the Future of Food

Food Tank is highlighting 101 stories of hope, innovation, and success, in creating a better food system.

High School Students Launch Innovative Greenhouse Program

Maggie Bass and fellow environmentally-minded students at DC public schools are pushing for more greenhouses and curriculum focused on urban ecology.

Exposed: The Secret Life of Roots

An upcoming exhibit at the United States Botanic Garden will feature the hidden root systems of our food crops.

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