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Advancing Sustainability: The Wine Industry’s Leadership in Climate Consciousness
The wine industry is spearheading sustainable practices to adapt to a changing climate.
Bridging Seas to Sustainability: WTO’s ‘Fish Month’ Pushes Against Fishing Subsidies
WTO’s Fish Month tackles global overfishing issues and works towards sustainable fishing practices by regulating subsidies and addressing overcapacity.
Using Storytelling in Film to Showcase Food Heroes
These film projects are more than movies—they can turn into movements.
How Fair Trade Empowers Farmers and Promotes Sustainability
Fairtrade International is working to empower farmers, promote gender equity, and encourage youth to pursue sustainable careers in agriculture.
From Policies to Action: Charting Progress in the Fight Against Global Food Loss and Waste
Exciting progress around food loss and waste has already been made. Strategic policies can help countries do even more.
‘The Migrant Chef’ Shows Us The Need to Create an Equitable System
Through extensive interviews and meticulous research, ‘The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García’ paints a vivid portrait of a culinary icon.
Opportunities to Dive into the World of Sustainable Food Systems
We’ve been busy here at Food Tank—and we have even more exciting events coming up!
FAO Releases Assessment of Soil Carbon in Grasslands
Grasslands sequester carbon, drawing it out of the atmosphere. But despite their importance, these ecosystems are some of the least protected.
A New Hog Farming Model for the Next Generation
Steven and Alaina Imhoff knew they wanted to expand their hog farming at Triple Creek Farms in southeast Iowa. And they were convinced that the industrial route wasn’t going to suit them. In 2019, they connected with Niman Ranch, which…
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar: Creating Support and Resilience Amidst Devastating Floods in California
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar is supporting California farm workers and their families through the record-breaking flooding in 2023.
Empowering Farmer-to-Farmer Networks: AGROMIX’s Efforts to Support Sustainable Agriculture in Europe
Farmers are sharing accessible information from other producers and policymakers across the EU.
What’s Happening with the Next Farm Bill?
The Farm Bill, which is rewritten and renewed every five years, governs agricultural and food programs in the United States, but its impacts are global.
Op-Ed: Adolescent Nutrition: What Legacy Are We Giving Our Children?
Are we prepared to see young people as active participants in our pursuit for solutions?
José Andrés and GW Join Forces to Create the Global Food Institute to Revolutionize Food Systems
The Institute will serve as a hub to drive new research that will revolutionize food systems.
Mexico Calls U.S. Bluff on Science of GMO Corn Restrictions
With documented health risks tied to the exposure to glyphosate, the Mexican government is continuing to approach conversations around genetically modified corn with caution.
Coffee Shop Workers in Maine Form a Union, Reflecting Nationwide Movement
A coffee shop in Brunswick is one of the latest foodservice establishments to form a union in Maine.
Ukrainian ‘Grain Corridor’ as an Indicator of Global Food Security
The agreement that has allowed for the safe export of grain from Ukraine makes food more accessible to those who are one step away from a humanitarian disaster.
USDA Seeks Responses to its 2022 Census of Agriculture
By completing the survey, the country’s food producers have an opportunity to help shape the future of the U.S. agriculture system.
Expanding Halal Options to Meet Student Needs
Community initiatives advocate for more halal options in K-12 schools to meet student needs and address food insecurity.
