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Does Organic Make Food Better For You?

A new study shows that organically-grown produce has a higher nutritional value than conventionally-grown produce.

Food for Tomorrow: The New York Times Gathers Food Experts to Discuss the Future of Food

Food for Tomorrow, organized by The New York Times, will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration on solutions to hunger, obesity, and poverty.

New Study Indicates Organic Foods are Higher in Antioxidants, Lower in Pesticides

New research shows organically grown crops have higher levels of antioxidants and lower levels of pesticides.

Fresh vs. Frozen: Who Wins the Fish Filet Fight?

For conscientious consumers, knowing the differences between fresh and frozen seafood can lead to healthier, more sustainable choices.

Food Tank’s Summer 2014 Reading List – 18 Books For A Better Food System

Food Tank’s 18 summer “must reads” for your tablet or bookshelf.

Think Global, Buy Local: A new study looks at the impact of buying local produce on local economies

Think Globally, Act Locally has been a motto of the sustainable food movement – but does it improve local economies?

NEW REPORT: Food Tank By The Numbers: Family Farming

Food Tank highlights new research showing how family farms, can nourish the world while protecting the environment in a new report, Food Tank by the Numbers.

Feces Can Change the World: Using Human Excreta as Fertilizer

Waste management and soil scientists meet to discuss using human excretion to fertilize farms and gardens.

Food Tank’s Spring Reading List

Food Tank has hand-picked 16 books that have educated, inspired, and informed us for your spring reading list.

Cyanobacterial Bio-fertilizer: Nature’s Own Solution for Improved Soil Fertility

Cyanobacterial bio-fertilizer can be an environmentally-friendly and affordable nitrogen-rich fertilizer which farmers can use to improve soil fertility.

Celebrating the Potential of Permaculture

Food Tank highlights ten projects that embrace permaculture practices worldwide. In March, permaculture experts will gather for the Permaculture Voices event.

Recent Study Adds to Qualitative Milk Production Method Debate

A recent fatty-acid based milk study reveals significant support for the organic choice over its conventional alternative.

Healing the Land, Grazing for Solutions

Allan Savory’s vision for a more sustainable food system, the “Savory Grazing Method,” facing criticism, and his long-term plans for The Savory Institute.

Five ways System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world”

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world,” support family farmers, and help protect the environment.

Science and Storytelling

Denise Young sat down recently with a group of key actors from CGIAR Centers to find out what happened when funding slowed down in the 1980s.

14 Food Resolutions to Bring in The New Year

Together we can be that generation and find solutions to nourish both people and the planet! Here are 14 food resolutions for 2014.

Why Is Obesity Soaring? The answer is more complex than human behavior

A recently published article in the New York Times suggests we should invest as many research dollars in understanding the biology of obesity as we do behavior.

World’s Largest Organization of Food Professionals Leads Event To Empower Nation and Improve Health

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics held its annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, offering the most up to date nutritional information and trends.

Forum Highlights Steps Needed for Globally Sustainable Food System

Ideas for a sustainable food future will be shared at an international food and nutrition forum this November.

40 Chances to Create a Better Food System

Food Tank has compiled a list of 40 individuals and organizations breaking the status quo in food and nutrition security, food sovereignty, and food justice.

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