Lena Kwak is President and Co-founder of Cup4Cup, a gluten-free flour line that performs exactly like regular flour.
Thought Leaders
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.
Are We Really Tackling the Challenge of Improving Livelihoods for Poor Farmers?
Agricultural research for development is regularly assessed to ensure money is being spent on effective measures to promote better lives for rural communities.
These Twenty Young People Are Changing the Food System in Huge Ways
Youth around the world are creating inspiring projects and products that are changing how we grow, prepare, and eat food.
Tama Matsuoka Wong on Eating Weeds and Making a Meal of the Meadow
Corporate lawyer and professional forager, Tama Matsuoka Wong, wants you to eat weeds. Whether native or invasive, she teaches how to make a meal of a meadow.
Save the Bees! What’s Threatening Pollinators and Why They Are Vital to Agriculture
Pollinators are responsible for much of the food we consume, but are experiencing sharp declines. The Xerces Society speaks with Food Tank about conservation.
African Leaders Urge to Link Landscapes to People
One of the greatest challenges the world is facing today is how to feed the growing population, which is estimated to hit the nine billion mark by 2050.
A Push For Positive Environmental Impact on World Environment Day
Food Tank is focusing on how eaters, farmers, businesses, and governments can all take action on the forthcoming Milan Protocol.
Fisherman to Fork: Skipper Otto and the Rise of Community Supported Fisheries
Skipper Otto is following in the footsteps of Community Supported Agriculture, delivering fresh, sustainable and quality local fish to consumers.
LIVE Q&A: Is Nutrition a Feminist Issue?
Join an expert panel to discuss this and more on Thursday May 29th from 1pm – 3pm BST.
Helping the Food and Restaurant Industry Take the High Road
Despite it’s monumental size and profitability, the restaurant industry still contains six of the ten lowest paying jobs in the United States.
Edible Institute: Bringing Together Leaders for a Better Food System
Food Tank highlight five of the many Edible publications who are a voice for the good food movement. Join us at the Edible institute May 10-11!
The Women’s World Summit Foundation: The Women’s Creativity in Rural Life Award
The Women’s World Summit Foundation is a non-profit organization is accepting nominations for their “Women’s Creativity in Rural Life” prize.
Food Hero: HK Seo — Mass Digital Consulting for Small Farmers
Social-networking service, Avaaj Otalo (AO), connects university research methods to rural farming areas
Cesar Chavez, an American Hero
Here are five critical campaigns fighting for the rights of workers in the food system and continuing Chavez’s legacy for social justice and fair wages for all.
Think.Eat.Save Gives the Tone
The U.N. Environment Program’s Think.Eat.Save campaign is working to decrease food waste.