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The World’s Smallest Garden is Created in New York City
Nate Littlewood and Rob Elliott have created The World’s Smallest Garden, a device which turns an empty bottle into a hydroponic garden. After meeting at Columbia University in early 2016, the co-founders combined their skills in business and food growing…
AgFunder Builds a 30k Member Food and Agtech Ecosystem to Fund New Technologies
AgFunder is a comprehensive online investment marketplace. Utilizing this platform allows venture capitalists to invest in new technologies and agricultural companies to seek out investors who back their product.
Sustainable Coffee Challenge: Making Coffee the First Sustainable Agricultural Product
The Sustainable Coffee Challenge spearheaded by Conservation International just announced the first four Collective Action Networks working to make coffee the first sustainable agricultural product in the world.
Maker Faire Bay Area: Engaging All Ages in Food Innovation
Food Tank spoke with Chiara Checchini of the Food Future Institute about the upcoming Maker Faire Bay Area event. This interactive event brings together fifteen food entrepreneurs to give attendees a hands on experience with food innovation. This family-friendly event is designed to engage attendees of all ages in the creative solutions to major challenges in the food system.
Six Ways to Get Paid for Innovative Food Ideas
Young people working on great ideas relating to agricultural sustainability have the opportunity to earn some money by submitting applications to six competitions spotlighted by Food Tank.
Former President Obama to Speak at the Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit
The 44th U.S. President Barack H. Obama will be in Milano on May 9, 2017, as the keynote speaker at the four-day Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit.
Crete Cook Cultivates Sustainable Sanctuaries
Interview with Nikki Rose, Founder and Director of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, about the influences of history and traditions on nutrition, sustainability, and biodiversity.
Applications for 3rd Organic Farming Innovation Awards Are Open
Organic agriculture needs innovation and creativity to bring itself into mainstream agriculture sector and improve the overall sustainability of agriculture sector.
Food System Leaders Gather in Brooklyn to Benefit Change Food
Fifty-five attendees gathered for a mini-gala dinner on March 27 to raise money for Change Food, an organization which strives to create a healthy food system for all.
Leftover Plant Material Reduces Food Waste and Limits Pesticide Usage
Apeel Sciences uses what might otherwise be trash from agricultural processes to make a second skin that protects and preserves fruits and vegetables. Because of their Invisipeel and Edipeel products, more people can enjoy fresher, more nutritious produce.
Paul Willis, Niman Ranch: “Every person can ask and inquire about their food”
Paul Willis, Farmer and Founder of Niman Ranch Pork Company, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Alfrea Plants Garden Spaces into the Sharing Economy
Food Tank had the opportunity to interview David Wagstaff. He founded Alfrea, the company with an online marketplace for landowners, garden helpers, and farmers who want to sell produce.
Companies Earn USD$14 for Every USD$1 Invested in Reducing Food Waste
Champions 12.3, a coalition of leaders in food waste reduction released a new report claiming businesses earn USD$14 for every USD$1 spent to reduce food loss and waste. Findings from The Business Case for Reducing Food Loss and Waste incentivizes decisionmakers in a new way.
Matt Tortora: Nuclear Missile Technician Turned Chef and Food-Tech Entrepreneur
Matt Tortora, Co-Founder & CEO at Crave Food Services Corporation, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” on April 1, 2017.
New Trawl Net is Cod Friendly
Gulf of Maine Research Institute produces new trawl net for ground fishers. Collaboration between fishers and scientists leads to a forty five percent reduction in cod bycatch with no effect on targeted species.
Sara Burnett: “With our voice, we can move faster than any legislation”
Sara Burnett, Director of Wellness and Food Policy at Panera, is speaking at the inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which will be held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
New York’s Dynamic Duo Leads the Food Waste Fight with Transfernation
Samir and Hannah started as two college students with an idea—now, the duo leads the fight against food waste for events across New York City, rescuing tens of thousands of pounds of food annually. Learn more about their story and future plans in this exclusive interview with Food Tank.
Breaking Bread Benefit Celebrates Cuisine of the Seven Targeted Countries
Marissa Lippert, Co-Owner and CEO of Nourish Kitchen + Table, and Katie Crown, Head of Events at ELLE Magazine, held a benefit dinner to celebrate the cuisines and culture of the seven countries targeted by President Trump’s travel ban.
Helping Decisionmakers Understand the True Cost of Food
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) aims to make links in eco-agri-food systems visible as a result of their TEEBAgriFood project.
