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Some individuals struggle to find enough to eat, while others consume excessive amounts. The solution to this issue begins with our collective efforts. Food Tank is dedicated to the 7 billion people who rely on food daily. Our mission is to provide solutions and environmentally friendly methods to combat hunger, obesity, and poverty by fostering a network that connects and shares vital information. Food Tank serves as a platform for farmers, producers, policymakers, government officials, researchers, academics, journalists, and donors to work together in developing sustainable solutions to address our most urgent social and environmental challenges.

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Uncertainty on Top of Uncertainty: The Political Instability Facing Farmers

1 day 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

1 day 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.
'Hungrier, Poorer, And Sicker': The Cost of the House Budget Bill

1 week ago | foodtank.com | Danielle Nierenberg

I’m sad. I’m angry. By a margin of just one vote, the United States House of Representatives passed a massive legislation package, championed by President Donald Trump, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The legislation would cut about US$1.5 trillion in federal spending, with a target on programs that provide vital food assistance and healthcare.
A Message to Graduates

1 week ago | foodtank.com | Danielle Nierenberg

Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg recently delivered the commencement address at the 44th Commencement Ceremony for the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Below is a copy of her remarks. Thank you, Dr. Economos. It’s truly an honor to be here with all of you today. I’ll admit—I was terrified when I got the invitation to give this speech. I’m still a little nervous, and maybe that’s a good thing.
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.
Let’s Go to Capitol Hill to Create Action on Food Is Medicine!

3 weeks ago | foodtank.com | Danielle Nierenberg

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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.
In a Hotter and Drier World, How Can Food and Farming Systems Adapt?

1 month ago | foodtank.com | Danielle Nierenberg

Here’s a question: Over the past 40 years, what natural disaster has affected more people around the globe than any other? The answer, according the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is drought. The past 10 years have been the hottest 10 years on record, and higher temperatures and drier conditions are making more regions vulnerable to drought and arid land degradation, or desertification.