Join WW International – who is leading cross-sector efforts related to food and nutrition access – and Food Tank, along with the offices of US Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) in a special virtual panel to discuss the new bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act — and help fight senseless food waste and food insecurity.
Sustainable Food Systems and Stable Climates Are Intertwined. Let’s Treat Them that Way
Food systems are contributing to the climate crisis, but they can also be part of the solution.
Company Raises New Funding to Accelerate Food Waste Prevention
The software company Spoiler Alert partners with consumer packaged goods brands to help them manage inventories and reduce waste.
USAID and USDA Call for Research on Global Insect Production
The USAID and USDA seek to understand the potential challenges, benefits, environmental impacts of insect production through a recently launched Request for Information.
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.Â
Re-sell App Aims to Cut Food Waste Throughout Egypt
By selling meals at a 50 percent discount and distributing them through local charities, Tekeya is working to keep unsold food out of landfills.
Nourishing America Tour: Minneapolis, Minnesota
From May 10 to May 12, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a summit on Food Loss and Food Waste.
First Major U.S. Food Services Company Aiming to Halve Food Waste by 2024
Leveraging the power of technology, the company is hoping to shift behaviors in professional kitchens.
12 Apps Preventing Household Food Waste and Protecting the Planet
In honor of International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, Food Tank is highlighting resources inspiring consumers to make small yet impactful changes in their lives.
How Blockchain Can Tackle Supply Chain Fraud And Food Insecurity
Blockchain technology can help connect companies within otherwise decentralized supply webs.
NOLA Nonprofit Provides Hurricane Relief to Culture Bearers
Feed the Second Line works with culture bearers and elders across New Orleans to combat food waste and repair damaged roofs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
Are Young People Really Eating Less Meat?
Young people are buying and eating more meat than older generations, according to new research from the World Resources Institute.
Asian Pacific Islander Voices: Books on Food and Culture
Food Tank’s book list centers Asian and Pacific Islander voices and showcases books on AAPI food and culture.
Six Simple Ways to Make Summer’s Bounty Last
From freezing to drying, these tips can help you enjoy your favorite summer fruits and vegetables well into the winter months.
Apeel Sciences Secures New Funding to Fight Food Waste
The food science company plans to use the investments to increase sustainability in supply chains.
The Post-COVID Hospitality Industry: “Crisis Creates Opportunities”
Challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic provided new opportunities for businesses to become more sustainable.
The Global Food Donation Atlas Tackles Food Waste Policy
The new tool identifies challenges to food donation and opportunities to create more sustainable policies.
Food Waste Experts Highlight Policy Solutions for the Public and Private Sectors
The event highlights policy solutions that reduce food waste across the food supply chain and improve food security.
How Sun & Swell Ditched Plastic for Compostable Packaging
Sun & Swell is distributing their organic food products in 100 percent compostable packaging and reusable jars, one of the first companies to do this on a large scale.
The Pandemic Transformed Contract Catering into a New Diverse Sector
The pandemic disrupted the food service industry. Some sectors learned to become more agile.
