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.
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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.
SDG2 Advocacy Hub Launches Two Anti-Hunger Campaigns at COP27
Advocates say that urgent reform is needed to address the global hunger and climate crises. Two campaigns launched at COP27 outline important interventions.
NYC-Based Grassroots Collective Uses Food as a Tool of Resistance
This collective focuses on developing concrete strategies to address environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, racial equity, and economic justice.
Inspired Curriculum Garners Accolades with Positive Ground-Up Impact on Health & Wellness
The Green Bronx Machine Classroom Curriculum is expanding, reaching 15,000 more students and equipping schools with training, tower gardens, cooking supplies, and more.
New ‘Hunger Hotspots’ Report Identifies Drivers of Global Food Insecurity
Acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate in 20 countries, requiring urgent humanitarian action.
Near Country Provisions Brings Sustainable Meats to DMV Doorsteps
Near Country Provisions sources its products from local farmer and fisher partners who are committed to high standards of clean, humane, and regenerative production.
Nutrition Summit Pledges US$27 Billion To Tackle Global Malnutrition
The Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit 2021 aims to tackle global malnutrition in all its forms with commitments from participating countries and stakeholders.
UK Announces Pilot of Highly Protected Marine Areas
The UK will identify five sites to pilot Highly Protected Marine Areas in 2022 in order to increase protection of marine life and habitats.
Recent Report Exposes the Hidden Costs of Food in the U.S.
According to a recent report by the Rockefeller Foundation, the true cost of food in the U.S. is three times what Americans are currently spending on food.
The Post-COVID Hospitality Industry: “Crisis Creates Opportunities”
Challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic provided new opportunities for businesses to become more sustainable.
New Report Shows Sustainability in Global Aquaculture
A recent report in Nature details the growth and promise of the global aquaculture industry.
U.N. Food Systems Champions Discuss Solutions that Support Nutritious Diets for All
Experts discuss why food systems must support not just calorie production, but nutrient-dense, locally adapted diets.
Apeel Acquires ImpactVision, Furthering Goal of Reducing Global Food Waste
Apeel’s new imaging technology will help food producers, distributors and consumers have a better picture of when produce is ripe, and how long it will stay fresh.
