Insects might be small but they offer a range of benefits to food and agriculture systems.
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Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: SNAP Recipients Sue USDA, Researchers Tackle Avian Flu, and Fertilizer Prices Soar
SNAP recipients are pushing back against resrictions, the Iran war sends fertilizer prices soaring, and researchers are taking steps to curb avian flu.
UBC Researchers Fight Tire Toxins Threatening Salmon
UBC researchers are tackling a newly discovered tire chemical that threatens coho salmon and the communities that depend on them.
How GLP-1 Medications Are Driving Food and Beverage Innovation
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping appetite, sensory preferences, and nutrition priorities, accelerating innovation in food and beverage product design.
Indigenous Wisdom Offers Path Forward for Global Food Systems Reform
Research with Yucatec Maya farmers demonstrates the importance of intercultural knowledge co-creation in developing regenerative food systems.
Lighting the Way: Celebrating Arts, Culture, and Food at Climate Week
At Climate Week NYC, the McKnight Foundation, Food Tank, and Broadway Green Alliance unite artists, chefs, and cultural leaders to celebrate arts, culture, and food as drivers of climate action.
Food for All: Addressing the Allergy Crisis to Build a Better Food System
Food allergies are on the rise. By turning awareness into action and funding new science, we can build a safer food system.
What’s Next for Global Food Policy? IFPRI Offers a Roadmap to 2050
From hunger to high prices, IFPRI’s report explores real-world solutions for building stronger food systems by 2050.
Dr. Mariangela Hungria Is Driving an Agricultural Revolution for People and Planet
The research from this year’s World Food Prize laureate, Dr. Mariangela Hungria, has helped farmers reduce their reliance on fertilizers, cut costs, and boost yields.
Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Threaten Jobs and State Economies
Researchers warn that Medicaid and SNAP cuts will cost jobs and hurt state economies across the country.
IPES Report Exposes Food System Links to Fossil Fuels and Proposes Solutions
IPES exposes how food systems became the oil and gas industries’ next target—and what to do to break the fossil fuel cycle.
Sick of It: The Human Toll of Political Chaos
U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks discusses the devastating impacts of funding cuts to public health research.
Food Waste Policies in Three Countries: Are They Working?
Countries worldwide are taking different approaches to food waste reduction—some through enforcement, others with incentives. Here’s what’s working.
Researchers Publish Newly Updated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the Food System
The Center for Regional Food Systems published the latest edition of their Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the United States, adding 90 new resources.
The Climate Is Changing and Science Has Answers—But What Happens if the Funding Dries Up?
The climate crisis is hurting farmers as research funding falls.
New Food is Medicine Network Aims to Transform Healthcare
A new national network is working to make food a standard part of healthcare, tackling chronic disease and improving patient outcomes through nutrition.
The Power of Local Knowledge: ANAPRI’s Vision for African-Led Food Systems Solutions
A resilient food future starts with local solutions.
U.N. Report Calls for Climate Tech for Food System Resilience
Climate technologies are vital for transforming agrifood systems to address global hunger, climate impacts, and sustainability challenges.
ReFED Reveals Methane Hotspots and Food Waste Solutions
A reduction in methane emissions offers an emergency brake to keep the climate crisis from accelerating. A recent report shows how this can be achieved.
From Research to Results: Building the Evidence Base to Tackle America’s Nutrition Crisis
Sub-optimal diets are threatening public health, the economy, and national security, presenting an opportunity for researchers to act.