A recent report by The Organic Center asserts that organic meat is “the best choice” consumers can make to protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Policy and Organizing
Environmental Working Group Highlights Agroecology as Solution to World Hunger
A new report from the Environmental Working Group suggests that supporting smallholder farmers demonstrates promising potential in the fight to end world hunger.
Toxic Algae Blooms Linked to Over-Fertilization and Climate Change
Recent toxic algae blooms in Florida have covered over one third of the surface area of Lake Okeechobee.
Celebrate National Farm to School Month this October
This year’s theme, One Small Step, highlights the many simple ways that one can get involved in promoting farm to school in their own communities.
More and Better’s Work on the SDGs
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to interview Aksel Naerstad, the international co-coordinator of the More and Better Network, about the Sustainable Development Goals.
Groundswell International Panel on Agroecology and Food Sovereignty
Leaders in global food sovereignty will gather for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities in implementing agroecology across the globe.
Leket Israel: A Role Model Food Bank
Leket Israel covers all aspects of food recovery, gathering fresh and high-quality food items that would otherwise be destined for landfill and redistributing to those in need.
Antibiotics in the Food System
Check out what experts presented at the New York Academy of Science and Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science’s conference on antibiotics in the food system and what they mean for public and animal health.
FAO and the Self-Employed Women’s Association Announce Partnership
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization announced that it will form a partnership with the Self-Employed Women’s Association in India.
FAO Highlights Increased Drought in Caribbean
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization released a report on the impact of climate change on agriculture in the Caribbean region.
Food Loss and Waste Protocol Partnership Releases First-Ever Global Food Waste Standard
The first-ever global standard to measure food waste was recently released.
Nine Questions with Oscar Villegas, Supervisor on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors
Food Tank spoke with Oscar Villegas, Supervisor on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2016
The theme for International Day of the World\’92s Indigenous Peoples promotes maintaining indigenous knowledge around the world.
Ten Questions with Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change
Food Tank spoke with Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change, who will be speaking at the Farm Tank Summit in Sacramento.
More Than 200 Attendees at First DC Food Policy Council Meeting
DC Food Policy Council holds inaugural meeting.
Brazil’s Dietary Guidelines: Eat Real Food, Together
Brazil’s dietary guidelines provide sensible, food-based advice to combat the double burden of undernutrition and obesity.
Seed Sovereignty and Climate Adaptation in Malawi
Malawian farmers oppose provisions in the government’s seed policy that would threaten their livelihoods and popular seed varieties.
No Landing, No Pirates: Port State Measures Agreement Can Sink Illegal Fishing
The Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) is expected to reduce the number of fish caught illegally around the world.
RIPPLE Africa Ensures Fish for Tomorrow in Lake Malawi
An amazingly effective conservation project devised by a small UK charity is ensuring that there are fish for tomorrow in Africa\’92s third-largest lake.