The Biden-Harris Administration, with the support of government agencies, released a strategy to halve food waste by 2030, boost recycling, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Toward Zero Waste: A New National Strategy to Halve Food Loss and Waste by 2030
The new National Strategy emphasizes interagency collaboration to create a more circular economy.
FDA 101: Food Labeling for Online Grocery Shopping and Eaters
The FDA has issued an RFI to learn more about food labeling information provided through online grocery shopping platforms, aiming to provide consumers with more accurate and accessible nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information for packaged foods.
FDA 101: FDA’s Work on a Front-of-Package Labeling Scheme to Empower Healthy Eating
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a significant step towards healthier eating with their innovative front-of-package labeling system.
FDA 101: FDA Prioritizes Nutrition Initiatives to Help Shape a Healthier Future for America
With a century of evolution and legislative backing, the FDA works to safeguard the food supply, empower consumers with accurate labeling, and propel science-backed policies.
World’s First Vaccine to Save Honeybees from Deadly Disease Approved by USDA
The USDA recently approved the first-ever vaccine to address the global decline of the honeybee population.
FDA Aims to ‘Improve Diet, Reduce Chronic Disease’ by Updating Healthy Claims on Food Labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing to make healthy label claims more aligned with updated nutrition advice.
A New Proposal Would Restructure the Food and Drug Administration
U.S. policymakers introduced The Food Safety Administration Act of 2022, which aims to establish a separate agency to govern food safety.
The U.S. Infant Formula Crisis Highlights the Dangers of Food Monopolies
The U.S infant formula shortage crisis reveals how the infant formula market is controlled by corporate monopolies, unable to deliver essential services to Americans most in need.
From Fish to Wrappers, PFAS Contaminate the Food System
Most people in the United States have PFAS in their blood, and food and food packaging makes up the bulk of their exposure to these persistent, widespread substances.
Remembering Stuart Levy: Scientist Behind Animal Husbandry Advocacy
Food Tank remembers Stuart Levy, a pioneer researcher pushing for better animal husbandry—with only responsible use of antibiotics.
Effects of U.S. Shutdown Widen Throughout the Food System
From reduced food inspections to a lapse in services for farmers, the shutdown’s effects are hitting more than just furloughed workers across the country.
In Wine Country, Agricultural Communities Measure Wildfire Tolls
Recent unprecedented wildfires in California wine country, where agriculture and tourism are key industries, have brought uncertainty for winemakers, farmers, laborers, and communities trying to assess damage and rebuild.
