Elena Seeley

Brooklyn

Content Director at Food Tank

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Uncertainty on Top of Uncertainty: The Political Instability Facing Farmers

2 days ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

As weather patterns change, tariffs worry food producers, and changes unfold at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), farmers increasingly unnerved by the uncertainty they face, says Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union (NFU). Uncertainty is “inherent” in agriculture, Larew says, and it’s something producers are accustomed to.
Turning the Lights Back On: A Co-op Model for a More Secure Farming Future

2 days ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

Through their cooperative model, Organic Valley aims to provide farmers with stability, mentorship, and future planning and at a time when many producers face uncertainty. Organic Valley holds membership agreements with the roughly 1,600 farmers who make up the co-op’s network. These agreements represent “a commitment to know that you have a market with us for now and into the future,” Shawna Nelson, CEO of Organic Valley, tells Food Tank.
When it Comes to Food Safety, We’re All Responsible for One Another

2 days ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

Following the Trump-Vance Administration’s funding cuts that affect the safety and quality control of food products, food safety experts are concerned for eaters’ health. In the last few months, firings and mass resignations have resulted in significant cuts to the workforce at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Affected teams include those that oversee food safety and quality control, impacting their ability to carry out their work.
When it Comes to Food Safety, We’re All Responsible for One Another

2 days ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Elena Seeley

Food Access When it Comes to Food Safety, We’re All Responsible for One Another Elena Seeley Following the Trump-Vance Administration’s funding cuts that affect the safety and quality control of food products, food safety experts are concerned for eaters’ health. In the last few months, firings and mass resignations have resulted in significant cuts to the workforce at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Affected teams include those that...
Sick of It: The Human Toll of Political Chaos

2 weeks ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks recently called on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign, citing a lack of confidence in Kennedy’s ability to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Alsobrooks first announced that she planned to file a Senate resolution of Disapproval during her Sick Of It rally outside the offices of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.
Meeting the Moment: What the Organic Sector Needs to Sustain Growth

3 weeks ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

Demand for organic products continued to grow in 2024, with sales reaching a new high, according to a recent report from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Last year, dollar sales for organic products amounted to US$71.6 billion. OTA finds that despite pressure from inflation and supply chain changes, the organic marketplace grew at a rate of 5.2 percent compared to growth of 2.5 percent seen in the overall market.
Less Sugar, More Crunch: A New Report Reveals What Makes a Snack Truly Satisfying for Today’s Eaters

4 weeks ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

A new report from Highlight and The Goods Mart finds that eaters are looking for snacks that are simple, minimally processed, and better for the planet. “The future is basic,” the report reads. Increasingly, eaters are thinking about the effect of their diets on their health and the planet, and they want products that “keep it real.”As part of their study, Highlight and The Goods Mart distributed products from seven emerging snack brands to 150 eaters.
An Investment in Food Systems Is an Investment in Health

1 month ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

During a recent event, chefs, nonprofit advocates, and Food is Medicine experts came together to discuss how access to nutritious, culturally relevant foods can address the high rate of diet-related illnesses in the United States while supporting farmers and the planet. The webinar is the second part of a series hosted by Food Tank and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.
Transforming Health Through Food: The Role of Education, Access, and Environment

1 month ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

During a recent event food and health systems experts argued for a holistic approach that is needed to improve eaters’ access to nutritious food and improve community health. This webinar is the first part of a series hosted by Food Tank and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. About half of all people in the United States suffer from a diet-related illness, the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University reports.
The Climate Is Changing and Science Has Answers-But What Happens if the Funding Dries Up?

1 month ago | foodtank.com | Elena Seeley

CGIAR believes the future of resilient food and agriculture systems lies in scientific innovation. But according to the network’s Executive Managing Director Ismahane Elouafi, researchers are facing a particularly “difficult environment.” CGIAR unites 15 research centers around the globe —collectively employing more than 9,000 scientists, researchers, technicians, and staff—as they work to transform food, land, and water systems. But investment in this work is on the decline, Elouafi reports.