Addressing America’s health crisis requires us to rethink our entire approach to food. Seeing food as medicine opens the door to addressing the root causes of these challenges.
Report on Global Nutrition Finds Key ‘Entry Points for Intervention in Food Systems’
A new report identifies key entry points to improve global nutrition.
The Momentum to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in the U.S. Is Growing
The U.S. has made “so much progress” around the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, says Catherine Oakar, Special Assistant to the President for Community Public Health and Disparities.
For Many Kids, ‘School’s Out’ Means No Food. We Can’t Forget ‘The Hungriest Time of Year’
Programs that bridge the hunger gap for students in the summer months are incredibly effective—and they literally save lives.
Op-Ed | Unintended Consequences of Environmentally Friendly Diets
Collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and program implementers across the fields of environment and nutrition is essential to develop and implement effective, evidence-based solutions.
Exploring the Intersection of Climate Action and Nutrition Security
In honor of Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future is organizing an event to explore methane mitigation efforts and what they might mean for nutrition security.
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.
Op-Ed: Unfair Food Prices Are Driving Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa—But Solutions Are in Reach
Even as food prices on the international market decline, the prices paid by consumers continue to soar. Meanwhile, many food companies are announcing record profits.
Join Us on June 20th for a Summit on Advancing Food Is Medicine Approaches
Join us on June 20th for the extraordinary Food Tank Summit in Boston, where we’re advancing the transformative concept of food as medicine.
Op-Ed: Adolescent Nutrition: What Legacy Are We Giving Our Children?
Are we prepared to see young people as active participants in our pursuit for solutions?
Funding for the Future of Rwandan Food and Nutrition Needs
Investments in the future of Rwanda’s food systems are not only addressing the immediate needs of communities, but also their longterm resilience.
Study Finds Local Foods are the Key to Nutrition in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia local resources offer a holistic solution to address nutrient deficiencies in children.
The Importance of Increasing the Resilience of Food and Nutrition Security to Climate Change
Heading into COP27, it’s important to remember that the severity of climate change consequences is critically dependent on progress to reduce emissions and to adapt.
How to Build a Sustainable Blue Food Economy
Bringing together more than 100 scientists, an initiative emphasizes the importance of aquatic foods to food systems transformation.
