Thought Leaders

Ten Questions with Patrick ONeill, the CEO and Founder of Amp Your Good

Food Tank spoke with Patrick ONeill, the CEO and Founder of Amp Your Good.

Eric Ripert Discusses Sustainability, Food Waste, and Justice in the Food System

Celebrity chef Eric Ripert discusses his views on sustainability and greater food system issues.

Cooked: Michael Pollan’s New Netflix Series Explores the Human History of Cooking

Michael Pollan and documentarian Alex Gibney team up for the new four-part Netflix series called Cooked.

Agriculture as a Gateway to Poverty Alleviation

The Chicago Council of Global Affairs aims to generate discussion of global food security issues.

The MINT Standard for Airline Cuisine

Chef Brad Farmerie collaborates with Jet Blue MINT to create a fine dining menu for air travel.

Defending the Right to Food at the World Trade Organization

Trade ministers from around the world are concluding a contentious week of negotiations in Nairobi, Kenya under the WTO’s Doha Development Round.

Meat, Paris, and Next Steps

What was off the radar—almost taboo, even—at the Climate Talks in Paris (COP21) was the topic of meat consumption.

Food Tank’s Favorite Books of 2015

Food Tank’s favorite books from 2015 include both fresh and familiar titles, and explore topics ranging from ethical meat consumption to global food security.

Food Services’ Thoughts on the Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21)

Three activist’s thoughts on climate change, COP21, and how the fight for 15, climate change, and black lives matter are all connected.

The ABCs of Nutrition: Food Literacy Center Changes Student Behavior Towards Food

The Food Literacy Center inspires Sacramento kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Collaboration in Higher Education: An Interview with Doug Lantagne of UVM’s Food Systems Initiative

At the University of Vermont (UVM), students and professors from varied disciplines come together with community members across the state to study food systems.

STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture

STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.

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.

Food Tank’s 2015 Recommended Fall Reading List


Food Tank hand-picked 22 books to help inspire and inform a healthy and sustainable global food system.

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.

America’s Shrinking Farms: A look at more sustainable food production

Food Tank speaks with Dory Carr-Harris about feeding the future.

Chef Acheson Serves Up Endangered Species and Fresh Perspective

Chef Hugh Acheson surprises diners by serving an endangered species.

Don’t Farm Naked

Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.

Kuli Kuli Brings Nutrition to West Africa by Bringing Moringa to America

Kuli Kuli harnesses the power of superfood “moringa” to bring cross-national nutrition to those in need.

James Beard Foundation Announces Sixth Annual Conference

The James Beard Foundation announces its sixth annual conference: Rethinking the Future of Food.

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