ActionAid is asking Congress to reform the biofuels mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standard and stop food-based biofuels consumption mandates.
Public Health
The Key to Keeping America’s Kids Nourished, Focused, and Healthy
Feeding America is calling on Congress to strengthen the federal nutrition safety net and invest in child nutrition programs.
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.
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.
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.
Change is Coming as McDonald’s Commits to Serving Antibiotic-Free Chicken
McDonald’s commits to serving antibiotic-free chicken within two years.
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.
“The Meatrix: Relaunched” Continues the Fight Against Big Agriculture
Award-winning short film “The Meatrix” is re-launching to again encourage consumers to challenge the food system status quo.
Healthy Food for a Healthy World
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs will be hosting a discussion on healthy food and its role in the food system.
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.
Advocacy Groups Push for Inclusion of Sustainability Recommendations in U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The recent release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s sustainability recommendations has prompted broad support from advocacy groups.
More Food for the Hungry, Less Food in Landfills
How a food bank in Panama broke through government hurdles to gain access to more food for the hungry.
Food Tank Discusses Ending Poverty and Hunger with Heifer International’s Pierre Ferrari
Food Tank speaks with Heifer International CEO Pierre Ferrari.
Eat Ugly Fruit: An Interview with John Zamora of Hungry Harvest
John Zamora of Hungry Harvest tells Food Tank how they are working to connect people to surplus produce and reduce waste.
Improving Nutrition for Mothers and Children at the 1,000 Days Symposium
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is hosting a one-day “1,000 Days Symposium” on Thursday, 26 February 2015 in London, England.
Neonicotinoid Controversy Continues One Year Into EU Ban
One year into EU wide ban on neonicotinoids, controversy is still widespread on how to protect bee populations.
