Social Entrepreneurs

Ben Simon: Imperfect Produce May Be the Bay Area’s Perfect Solution

Food Tank talks with Ben Simon about Imperfect Produce, a new food recovery project that plans to give consumers access to affordable, ugly produce.

From Blight to Beauty: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Detroit

Detroiters turn to urban farming to revitalize their blighted city. Food Tank highlights the city’s top urban agriculture projects.

Frustration Leads a Farmer and a Programmer to Team Up on Technology

FARMDATA, an innovative web-based program, is streamlining farm operations and can help create more efficient, profitable farms worldwide.

The Ugly Truth: Imperfect Produce Tastes Great and this Retailer is Selling it at a Discount

Canada’s largest grocery retailer launched a new campaign to get ugly produce out of landfills and into grocery aisles.

20 Innovators Protecting the Planet #EarthDay2015

April 22nd is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and, this year, Food Tank is highlighting 20 of our favorite innovators.

Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing

Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.

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.

Calling all Food Entrepreneurs: Join Bootcamp for Crowdfunding Your Innovations!

Food entrepreneurs have the opportunity to launch their own crowdfunding campaign and learn from expert Lisa Fetterman who raised US$1.3 million on Kickstarter.

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.

Empowering Farmers in Malawi through Entrepreneurship

Innovators in Malawi use technology to reduce food insecurity and increase income for rural smallholder farmers.

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