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23 New Books We’re Reading This Summer
Looking for a new summer read? Food Tank has you covered.
8 Ways to Support Venezuela Earthquake Victims
Support these local and global aid organizations offering help to those impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
Putting Food at the Forefront: Tufts Unveils New Toolkit for Clinicians
Tufts University and Kaiser Permanente integrate food is medicine into the clinical practice by offering guidelines and templates for practitioners.
Local Corner Store Expands D.C. Food Access
Stanton Supermarket in D.C.’s Ward 8 expanded its produce section to bring fresh food closer to local families.
21 Inspiring Books That Teach Kids About Food, Farming, and the Environment
From gardening adventures to stories of global leaders, these children’s books encourage curiosity about food, nature, community, and diverse foodways.
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.
Opportunities to Dive into the World of Sustainable Food Systems
We’ve been busy here at Food Tank—and we have even more exciting events coming up!
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.
EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission Revises Guidance for Healthy, Diverse Diets, and Sustainable Food Systems
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their forthcoming report, which will include goals for healthy diets and sustainable food systems.
Food Tank’s Winter 2022 Book List: Resources to Strengthen Local Food Systems
Kick off 2022 with these 20 books recommended by Food Tank.
Starbucks Employees Want Their Actual—Not Metaphorical—Seat at the Table
Starbucks workers in Buffalo, NY are fighting to unionize.
How Grocery Stores Can Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices
Healthy Eating Research is finding the most effective strategies to help consumers make healthy choices in grocery stores.
How Can Nutrition Professionals Help the Food System?
A new paper outlines how dietitians and nutrition professionals can promote sustainable food systems.
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.
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.
20 Youth Organizations Transforming Food Systems
This International Youth Day, celebrate these youth-led organizations fighting for the future of food.
New Report Shows Sustainability in Global Aquaculture
A recent report in Nature details the growth and promise of the global aquaculture industry.
25 Books on Food Tank’s Summer 2021 Reading List
Just in time for summer, Food Tank is highlighting 25 books that celebrate local ingredients, explore the intersection of food and technology, and inspire eaters to take action.
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.