With 80+ Speakers, Join Us in Bringing Food to the Forefront of Big Conversations at SXSW

Food Tank’s “All Things Food” Summit at SXSW will feature fireside chats, expert panels, interactive chef-curated tastings, music performances, and film screenings.

USDA, FDA Seek Information on Importance of Standardized Food Date Labeling

A new toolkit is helping eaters voice their support for standardized food date labels.

Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to USAID Freeze

Nearly 500 million dollars of food is stuck in transit due to the U.S. foreign aid freeze.

ReFED Reveals Methane Hotspots and Food Waste Solutions

A reduction in methane emissions offers an emergency brake to keep the climate crisis from accelerating. A recent report shows how this can be achieved.

Zero Waste Strategies Tackles Liability Fears in Food Donation

By educating businesses about food donation protections, Zero Waste Strategies aims to alleviate fears of legal liability and promote community support.

West Coast Grocery Stores Seeing Drop in Unsold Food

A recent report shows a 25 percent drop in unsold food in West Coast grocery stores, indicating progress on tackling food waste.

New Food Waste Legislative Tracker Launched for U.S. Bills

The Food Waste Legislative Tracker enables users to easily track and engage with food waste legislation across the United States.

California Bans ‘Sell By’ Dates to Simplify Labels and Cut Food Waste

Find out how California’s ban on “sell by” dates could reshape food labeling and help reduce food waste.

Cookbooks Helping Us Cut Food Waste—And Save The Planet—Starting With Our Next Meal

In the U.S. “almost half of all food waste is generated in our homes,” according to data from ReFED.

Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling, with Agency Collaboration

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.

12 Companies Creating Upcycled Food from Waste Products

Discover how companies are upcycling food waste into delicious solutions, reducing environmental impact and promoting a healthier world.

Where Are You Reading This? That’s Where Food System Transformation Is Happening

Every step forward is a win: a win for producers, a win for eaters, a win for the planet. 

Preserving Community Compost in New York City

Community composting sites aren’t just places to recycle food scraps, their leaders say. They are also a classroom where city residents can become part of a movement.

Pioneering the Future of Food: Student Innovators Lead the Way in National STEM Challenge

Students recognized through the National STEM Challenge will present their work in Washington D.C. to celebrate innovations in food security, agriculture technology, and more.

Food Recovery Network Teams Up with Local Students to Recover Surplus Food During Super Bowl LVIII

During last year’s Super Bowl, Food Recovery Network diverted enough food to produce more than 2,400 meals for those in need.

These 20 Books Are Your Guide to the Past, Present, and Future of Food and Ag

These books are starting points to explore new topics and go down new pathways as you deepen your understanding of food and agriculture.

Cellular Agriculture May Bring Hope in Reducing Food Waste and Environmental Impact

While cultivated meat may hold promise for producing more humane and socially sustainable protein, it may also help solve some of the negative environmental impacts of industrial livestock production.

Empowering Municipalities for Climate-Resilient Food Security in Canada

After winning the Smart Cities Challenge, the County of Wellington implemented two pilot programs to reinforce climate-resilient food security.

Careit: Turning Food Surplus into Community Solutions

Careit wants to transform food donation by connecting surplus food to nonprofits, expanding programs, and promoting sustainability.

Op-Ed | Look to Local Food Policies for Climate Hope

Pioneering local governments are transforming food systems in their communities, showing the world that change is possible.

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