All The Bite
How wasted supermarket food is feeding the hungry in MilanSustainable soup kitchen Refettorio Ambrosiano feeds the hungriest on the excess from the city’s supermarkets.- As promised, Panera dumps all food additivesThe company reformulated 122 of its ingredients and partnered with more than 300 food vendors to create new products that offer a fresh take on prepared foods.
How a new campaign seeks to ensure a future for cocoa production in Ghana, a chocolate epicenterGhana is the second largest producer and exporter of cocoa beans, after Côte d’Ivoire. One campaign wants to make sure that cacao farming remains a productive source of income for Ghanaian farmers, and of tasty treats for chocolate lovers, long into the future.
How organic farming is helping black farmers come back to the landBlack-owned farmland is experiencing a resurgence. Organic and sustainable farming are methods driving that change, but persistent obstacles remain a burden to those trying to break into new markets.
UN backs higher standards for treatment of farm and research animalsThe United Nations Committee on World Farming Security approved policies with broad implications for livestock welfare.
Mars Inc., buys another animal hospital chain as candy sales dropAs sales of packaged foods decline, the booming pet foods and services sector has attracted global food companies.
Ten celebrities advocating for a more sustainable food systemJessica Alba, Michael Kors, and Kate Hudson are among the celebrities who use their star status to draw attention to food.
Ten restaurants serving delicious food with a side of sustainabilityWhen it comes to dining out, many eaters want food that not only tastes good but is good for the planet.
Winter reading list: 17 food-related booksFood Tank has gathered the best food reads for winter, from the memoir of a peach farmer to the best manual for permaculture design.
Sixteen noteworthy food moments in 2016This year food programs have addressed nutrition and food security, food waste has been measured, and a growing group of young leaders have worked to improve the global food system.
'Women’s work' jobs keep millions of women in poverty, report findsOf the millions of people in the US working low-wage jobs, the majority are women, an Oxfam America and Institute for Women’s Policy Research report found.
How a group in Kenya is preserving its pollinatorsThe Ogiek tribe is trying to revive the Mau Forest of Eastern Kenya by planting new trees and working with the Kenya Forest Service to protect what’s left.
Wasted food contributes to climate changeApproximately one out of every four calories produced to feed people is actually consumed.
Twelve organizations promoting urban agriculture around the worldThe international community is beginning to recognize the integral role of urban agriculture in improving the economy, environment, and health of cities.
How climate change could affect food pricesIt's hard to predict the specific long-term impact, but unstable weather patterns mean unstable supply and prices, experts say.
In ongoing struggle to maintain relevance, McDonald’s begins deliveryMcDonald's will partner with UberEATS to try out delivery service in three Florida cities. It's part of an ongoing effort to attract customers and increase revenue.
Climate change, labor, and transportation under TrumpThe current picks for cabinet members of the incoming Trump administration are likely to have a substantial influence on policy across the board, with notable change afoot for food, agriculture, and the environment.
Soda taxes do more than discourage consumptionThese taxes can also improve the health and economic wellbeing of communities, found public health experts from Harvard University.
Ten facts about healthy soilFranklin Roosevelt’s statement, 'The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself,' is as true today as it was 75 years ago.
Transforming vacant buildings to urban farmsLocals Grow Smart in Washington, D.C. uses its 3,000-square foot warehouse to tackle four problems: food insecurity, job training, feedback loops between climate change and traditional farming, and vacant buildings in city centers.
