These 21 organizations are working to prevent waste at all levels of food production.
Public Health
25 Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables Promoting Health All Over the World
Many indigenous fruits and vegetables are in danger of abandonment and extinction. People are trying to catalogue as many traditional varieties as possible.
Farmers’ Rights for Reducing Hunger and Poverty
Juanita Chaves Posada, GFAR Senior Adviser on Genetic Resources, is informing smallholder farmers in developing countries about their rights.
Five Questions with Helen Dombalis of the National Farm to School Network
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Helen Dombalis, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit in partnership with The George Was
Improving Food Governance to Break Violence and Hunger’s Vicious Cycle
Rehabilitation of agriculture is a central condition for development, reducing poverty, preventing environmental destruction, and for reducing violence.
Five Questions with Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with IATP’s Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
Young Farmers Alleviating Hunger in Africa
The Africa Solidarity Trust Fund aims to help close the nutrition gap by employing young farmers in the aquaculture and poultry industries.
Top 10 Victories for a Better Food System in 2014
Food Tank highlights the top 10 victories for food systems in 2014.
White House Takes Steps To Protect Bee Populations
President Obama acknowledges alarming scientific research pointing to considerable declines in pollinator populations and implements protective policies.
Maintaining Nutrition from Farm to Fork with Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
In July 2014, IFAD hosted a four-day workshop to discuss the growing need for nutrient-sensitive agriculture.
Agroecology for Health and Nutrition: An Interview with Dr. Daphne Miller
Dr. Daphne Miller talks agroecology with Food Tank.
Rice Varieties Critical to Culture and Biodiversity at Risk of Extinction
Culturally significant heirloom rice varieties in the Philippines are at risk of extinction.
New Calorie Labeling Rule Will Help Consumers Make Informed Choices
New rules require calorie labeling on vending machines and chain restaurant menus.
New iPhone App Strives to Increase Food Access in New Orleans
New iPhone app has the potential to increase food security in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Andean Values have Promoted Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture for Centuries
Indigenous people in Andes promote sustainable agriculture and crop biodiversity.
Sign Food Tank’s Petition to Support a Tax on Harmful Sugary Drinks
The SWEET Act is a bill aimed to limit the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by taxing each ounce of added sugar.
10 Cities Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Eating
These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.
The Double Pyramid Guides Eaters to Healthy and Sustainable Food Choices
The Double Pyramid reimagines the way eaters calculate the consequences of their dietary choices by encouraging healthy and sustainable foods.
Researchers Find an Area the Size of the EU is Cultivated in Urban Areas Around the World
A recent study documents the extent of urban and peri-urban croplands around the world and what resources those farms consume.
From Seattle to Rome, Food Sovereignty Movement Pushes for Reforms
In Seattle and Rome, the food sovereignty movement pushed for key changes in the global food system.
