The U.N. has declared plastic waste a planetary crisis. These companies are switching to more sustainable options for their food and beverage products.
Food Tank’s Spring 2022 Book List
Food Tank is rounding up 20 titles that celebrate ancestral farming practices, document the importance of marine ecosystems, introduce readers to new recipes, and more.
Eliminating Single Use Plastics, One Product at a Time
Over 50 companies joined the Zero Waste Campaign and committed to transition at least one packaging material to a more sustainable option by the end of 2022.
New FSI Report Measures Data-Driven Food System Solutions
Stakeholders of the food system have data to design sustainable solutions with the new 2021 FSI by Economist Impact.
NYU-Steinhardt and Food Tank Present: Sustainable Food Systems
The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at NYU and Food Tank will explore the opportunities and challenges New York City faces in building sustainable food systems. Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg, NYU Steinhardt’s Scholar-in-Residence, will moderate the discussion.
Food Tank’s Winter 2022 Book List: Resources to Strengthen Local Food Systems
Kick off 2022 with these 20 books recommended by Food Tank.
New Film Documents the Life of Artist and Farm-to-Table Pioneer Jim Denevan
“Man In The Field” follows the artist, chef, and farm-to-table pioneer as he travels the world, connecting with local farmers and food artisans through his elaborate, pop-up feasts.
Healthy and Sustainable Diets Are Critical to Reaching 1.5°C Climate Goal
Even if all other sectors decarbonize completely, carbon emissions from food systems alone would use nearly all of the emissions budget for both 1.5°C and 2°C goals.
“Food Can Be the Linchpin for Change” Across Global Issues
While global forums have recently put a heavier focus on important topics like regenerative agriculture and food waste, healthy and sustainable diets are often left off the table.
Climate Goals Require “Radical Action” from Food and Beverage Businesses
Because of their immense power, food and beverage companies can help support governments and civil society to achieve major climate goals—or, they can do the opposite.
