During a recent event on Capitol Hill, lawmakers, policy experts, and advocates fighting food waste called on Congress to pass legislation that can help keep surplus food out of landfills and redirect it to those in need. The event was…
The Coalition Fighting to Save Independent Restaurants
Chef and food advocate Tom Colicchio talks about the future of the hospitality industry and the changing culture of restaurants and explains why the issue of food waste is “low hanging fruit.”
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.
Watch “The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants”
Food Tank and Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center recently hosted The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants. Watch the full event now and learn from some of the top chefs as they discuss the ways the pandemic is impacting the restaurant industry.
Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants
Join restaurateurs and industry leaders in discussion about the impact of COVID-19 and the post-pandemic future of restaurants.
New on the Podcast: Tom Colicchio and Irving Fain on Vertical Farming to Create a Sustainable and Safe Food System
Chef and Restaurateur Tom Colicchio and CEO of Bowery Farming Irving Fain discuss vertical farming and the ways that a localized farming model can create community resilience.
19 Organizations and Initiatives Winning in the Food Movement
Food Tank is highlighting 19 organizations that are strengthening the growing food movement by engaging their communities, sharing knowledge and nutritious food, and achieving lasting victories in our efforts to build a more equitable food system.
Food Policy Report Card for U.S. Congress Shows Lack of Action
On November 1, 2017, Food Policy Action (FPA) released its annual National Food Policy Scorecard to help the public track actions taken by lawmakers in the United States (U.S.) Congress. Scores were down this year because neither the House nor the Senate spent much time on food issues this year.
Wasted, Redefined: Could Beer Be the Next Food Waste Solution?
Advocates say there are many reasons turning citrus into saisons and sourdough into session IPAs could make a major contribution to both reducing and raising awareness of food waste.
