Public Health

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.

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.

International Agroecology Forum to Address Food Security

The International Forum on Agroecology in Mali in 2015 strives to promote agroecology as one solution to food security.

Pushing for International Agreements: The Milan Protocol

Speakers on the “Pushing for International Agreements: The Milan Protocol” panel tackled the world of international trade and agreements related to agriculture.

International Partnership Creating Biodiversity Database

Genetic information from global gene banks will finally be made public and searchable thanks to new international initiative.

Debunking Six of the Most Common Food Myths

From outdated nutrition advice to mistaken popular beliefs, a list of six common myths about food, debunked.

11 Apps for Your Next Trip to the Farmers Market

Find local farmer’ markets that support in-season organic food and make the best market shopping choices using your smartphone.

15 Seed Saving Initiatives Protecting Biodiversity for Future Generations

Food Tank and SEHN are highlighting 15 important seed-saving projects across the globe that are helping preserve global agricultural biodiversity.

The Wheels on the Farmstand Go Round and Round: Arcadia’s Mobile Market

Washington, D.C.-based Arcadia is bringing its farmers’ market on wheels to underserved neighborhoods.

23 Mobile Apps Changing the Food System

These 23 mobile apps are helping eaters, gardeners, and food enthusiasts live more environmentally sustainable, less wasteful, healthy, and delicious lives.

66 Instagram Accounts Helping Cultivate a Better Food System!

One of the fastest-growing social media networks is Instagram– Food Tank highlights 66 Instagram accounts cultivating a better food system!

Resolving to Tax Soda

Berkeley’s soda tax reignites flames between activists and Big Soda.

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