Food is Medicine is a $25 billion market, and the Founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream wants it to serve communities first.
From Capitol Hill to the School Cafeteria: Q&A with Dan Glickman on Fixing Our Food System
former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman reflects on the evolving politics of food and agriculture, calling for science-driven, bipartisan solutions to meet today’s climate, health, and nutrition challenges.
Milken Institute Report Calls for Employer-Led Nutrition Strategies
Discover how smart nutrition programs at work can boost employee health and transform the future of corporate wellness.
Michigan’s School Meal Policies Help Keep Children Healthy and Local Farms in the Mix
The opportunity for a child to have a healthy breakfast and lunch remained a challenge for far too many Michigan families, so policymakers took action.
Op-Ed | Why Gender Equality Is the Key to Healthy Diets for Everyone
Changing norms and creating fair policies can lead to meaningful improvements in women’s economic participation and leadership.
Improving Access to Healthy Diets Is ‘Clearly Actionable’
Roughly one third of people in the world still can’t access a healthy diet, but there are solutions.
Op-Ed | Why Did the Price of Eggs and Poultry Skyrocket in Kenya?
In one year, the price of eggs in Kenya nearly doubled.
More than a Meal: Forti Foods’ Mission to End Malnutrition with Dignity
Forti Foods is tackling malnutrition with fortified meals that are designed to empower communities.
Op-Ed | Nourishing Food Systems for People and the Planet through Agroecology
Agroecology can be the solution to our nutrition and environmental crises.
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.
Op-Ed | Reimagining Food as a Path to Health and Equity
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.
