Michigan State University history professor Helen Veit researched the history of leftovers and discovered results anyone with a fridge will want to know about.
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Real, Good Food: Chef-Advocate Maria Hines Serves up More than Dinner
Chef Maria Hines is a powerhouse advocate for real, organic food. Food Tank spoke with her to find out more about her excellent work.
Fighting Hunger and Obesity in the Central Gulf Coast
Bay Area Food Bank is rising to the challenge of feeding people and combatting obesity.
We Feed the Planet Puts Young Farmers in Control of Food Security
Slow Food’s We Feed the Planet Conference highlights the importance of farmer directed innovation.
Mars Food Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Rice By 2020
Mars Food is the first to commit to a new standard for sustainable rice production.
Building a Vibrant Food System and Bolstering Local Economies
Wholesome Wave is inspiring underserved communities to make healthier food choices.
Connecting Farmers and Ranchers to Promote the Sharing of Sustainability Efforts
AgChat Foundation connects farmers and ranchers through social media to promote the sharing of knowledge and agriculture advocacy.
Nurturing the Growth and Resiliency of Food and Farming Systems in Wisconsin
MFAI speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to nurture the ecological, social, and economic resiliency of food and farming systems in Wisconsin.
Produce with Purpose: An Interview with Hungry Harvest CEO Evan Lutz
Hungry Harvest CEO Evan Lutz connects customers in the Washington D.C. metro area with surplus produce at an affordable price.
Snout-to-Tail and Farm-to-Table: An Interview with Chef-Owner Duskie Estes
At zazu kitchen + farm in Sebastopol, California, Chef-Owner Duskie Estes features produce and livestock from her own farm.
HungerFree Doubles Up Its Efforts to End Global Hunger
Food Tank sat down with HungerFree’s Paul Newnham to find out more about the growing movement to end global hunger.
The Central Ohio Regional Food Council: Promoting Local Food and Sustainable Agriculture
The Central Ohio Regional Food Council brings together agricultural thought leaders to create blueprints for building a better and more sustainable food system.
A New Social Experiment Driven by Food: L.A. Kitchen Opens for Service
Food powers a new social experiment for Robert Egger and the New L.A. Kitchen.
Produce Incentives Expand from Farmers’ Markets to Grocery Stores
Grocers feel the double-up power of local produce and low-income shoppers.
Expanding Local Food Movement into “Good Food” Business Sector
Marketplace response to consumers’ changing demands is a powerful message for the food movement to convey.
10 Certification Agencies Creating a More Sustainable Food System
Labeling language is confusing and it’s hard to recognize logos on packaging. Check out this article to learn how to make more informed consumer decisions.
From Greenhouse to Supermarket: BrightFarms CEO Paul Lightfoot Discusses the Future of Local Food
BrightFarms CEO Paul Lightfoot discusses large-scale production and distribution of local foods for the greater public.
Blueprint for Family Farming in the Philippines
Robert and Gigi Morris draw upon their experience working in small-scale agriculture and agro-tourism to teach others the benefits of sustainable agribusiness.
Attention Food Entrepreneurs: School’s Back in Business
Many schools and organizations are now offering innovative coursework that will teach entrepreneurs how to successfully launch food businesses.
The Protein Challenge 2040: A Roadmap to the Future of Protein
An innovative forum brings together key players to address a more sustainable future for protein.
