Supply Change Capital recently closed its inaugural US$40 million fund focused on sustainable food and agriculture technology.
Can the World Align Climate Finance with Climate Objectives?
The world needs $400 billion per year to support natural climate solutions. Currently, there is just $0.7 billion available.
28 Organizations Transforming Chicago’s Food System
These 28 organizations are working to build a more resilient, equitable food system in Chicago, IL.
Africa’s Ag-tech Development Fulcrum: Some Dos and Don’ts for African Start-ups
Do entrepreneurs and tech start-ups follow the (comparatively) easy money by replicating industrial systems onto Africa farms or do they attempt to leap-frog towards just and sustainable solutions for Africa’s food system?
Food Tech Startup Aims to Offer a More Sustainable Jackfruit-Based Meat Alternative
The Singapore-based food tech startup Karana Foods is working to support biodiversity and benefit farmers, consumers, and chefs, through a meat alternative made from jackfruit.
“Everyone Who’s an Explorer Has to Consider their Food Supply” Says Dane Gobel
Food and space travel have deeper connections than many might imagine.
“Resilience Is Rebuilding These Local Communities and Relocalizing Food,” Says Jacob Pechenik
Jacob Pechenik discusses community resilience, finding optimism in gardening, and ensuring that all kids are exposed to growing their own food.
Do Good Foods – Virtual Roundtable
During this virtual panel, Food Tank’s President Danielle Nierenberg will moderate a discussion with the founders and sponsors of Do Good Foods, a new company aiming to tackle food waste by diverting grocery store food waste to high-quality animal feed. Panelists will include founders Justin and Matt Kamine, chefs Sam Kass and Tom Colicchio, and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman.
We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Panel: Future of Food
In this audience-guided panel convened by the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, Food Tank president Danielle Nierenberg will moderate a discussion on the Future of Food. The event will feature forward-thinking experts in food systems, including Eben Bayer, Elliot Grant, Ashley Mincey, and Taeryn Kim.
New Initiative Aims to Improve Transparency and Inclusivity in the Food System
Journey Foods is launching a new collaboration with universities to support student researchers in food tech.
Apeel Sciences Secures New Funding to Fight Food Waste
The food science company plans to use the investments to increase sustainability in supply chains.
OjaExpress Reimagines Grocery Delivery With Inclusivity and Community
OjaExpress is a grocery delivery platform serving international foods to bring people and cultures together.
Innovating for the Future of Plant-Based Protein
Through low-tech solutions and natural processes, food companies like Lightlife are developing plant-based proteins that are good for consumers and the planet.
Food Tank’s Summer 2020 Reading List
Food Tank’s summer 2020 reading list includes books on a wide range of topics, including food access and culture in Black communities, food relief programs, and the effects of technology on global food supply chains.
A Next-Gen Food and Ag Accelerator Launches for Young Entrepreneurs
In tandem with its annual competition, Thought For Food is launching its Digital Labs, a digital accelerator designed for young food and agriculture entrepreneurs. Participants will have access to mentorship, resources, and a global network.
Chobani Food Tech Residency Using Yogurt for Better Tech
Chobani’s manufacturing facilities are cultivating more than bacteria for yogurt—they’re also working to support early-stage food tech startups.
Opinion | Edible AI? The Future of Food is Up to Tech
With a dramatically growing global population, we can’t rely on the way we’ve done things this far to provide the scale and variety of natural foods that consumers now demand.
Winnow Vision AI Cuts Costs and Cleans Up Waste in Commercial Kitchens
The latest innovation in AI technology by Winnow Solutions enters the food space to help fight food waste, one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gasses on the planet.
Tech Startup Changing Food Aid in Liberia
Taylor Quinn is the Emerging Markets Director for the US food-tech startup, JUST. Initially, JUST sent him to Liberia to start an educational project. Quinn soon found an opportunity to approach food aid in a totally new way. Now they are selling JUST Power Gari.
goMkt is Creating a Marketplace for Surplus Food
Want to learn how to order take-out, stop food waste, and save money all at the same time? Food Tank interviewed goMkt, a food-tech startup, to find out how they plan to do just that.
