Food Tank asked summit speakers to answer: “In 140 characters or less – what is the most important thing we can all do to help change the food systems?”
Thought Leaders
Five Questions with Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with IATP’s Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
Five Questions with the Center for Food Safety’s Diana Donlon
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Diana Donlon of the Center for Food Safety, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
EPA Launches Food Waste Reduction Toolkit
Food service facilities on the west coast and in the Pacific islands can now benefit from free logistical support from the EPA, aimed at reducing food waste.
Five Questions with Food & Water Watch’s Wenonah Hauter
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with Wenonah Hauter of Food & Water Watch, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit in partnersh
Five Awesome Food Organizations in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has five top organizations named in the James Beard Foundation and Food Tank’s just-released 2014 Good Food Org Guide.
Women in Agriculture: Zimbabwe Strives for Gender Equality
Programs in Zimbabwe are working to close the gender gap and empower women farmers to take leadership roles in agriculture.
#GivingTuesday Grows Food Tank
Please share your commitment to Food Tank by using the #GivingTuesday hashtag, and encourage other motivated food citizens to do the same.
Creating a Sustainable Future for Both People and the Planet
The Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition’s (BCFN) Sixth International Forum on Food and Nutrition takes place in Milan from December 3–4.
Terra Madre Day: Celebrating Local Food
Terra Madre Day will take place on December 10, with special events planned around the world.
Leading Globally, Inspiring Locally: An Interview with Food Scientist and Professor Ruth Oniang’o
Ruth Oniang’o, founder of Rural Outreach Programme (ROP) speaks internationally and works locally in Kenya, supporting smallholder farmers and women.
10 Cities Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Eating
These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.
Snacks to Deal with Social Problems: An Interview with Elizabeth Bennett
Locally sourced snacks help disadvantaged women get back on their feet.
Women Spearhead Biodiversity Protection in Tajikistan
Women are making shockwaves in Tajikistan biodiversity management.
Food System Inspiration Found in Young Entrepreneurs: An Interview with Lena Kwak
Lena Kwak is President and Co-founder of Cup4Cup, a gluten-free flour line that performs exactly like regular flour.
BCFN YES! Finalists to Present at Sixth International Forum on Food & Nutrition
The ten Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! Finalists will present at the Sixth International Forum on Food and Nutrition December 3–4 in Milan.
2014 Food Sovereignty Prize Awards Two Grassroots Organizations
The 2014 Food Sovereignty Prize will honor the Union of Agricultural Work Committees and Community to Community Development on October 15.
Farm Radio International Gets Farmers Talking and Thriving
Farm Radio International uses radio and mobile phones to educate farmers and get them talking.
Bee’s Wrap: A New Reusable Food Wrap
Introducing Bee’s Wrap, a new reusable and sustainable food wrap made with beeswax.
Food Hero: Serena Milano, Protecting Biodiversity and the Livelihoods of Small-Scale Farmers
Serena Milano is protecting traditional food cultures with the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity.
