Ed | Nonsense in the US-Mexico Corn Fight – Food Tank
The United States and Mexico are in a fight over corn. In 2023 Mexico prohibited genetically modified (GMO) corn for human consumption, out of concern for human health and biodiversity…
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What’s Next for Our Food Systems? – Food Tank
The United States Supreme Court recently overturned the longstanding doctrine known as Chevron deference. Advocacy organizations including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) worry that the ruling will limit the…
Will this Be the Year We Truly Rethink the Rules of the Food System? – Food Tank
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Lessons from Massachusetts – Food Tank
A recent study in the journal Science finds that an organic waste ban in Massachusetts has reduced overall waste by 13 percent from 2014 to 2018. Bans on organic waste,…
Investor Coalition Advocates for Food Policy Transformation – Food Tank
The Food Foundation’s Investor Coalition on Food Policy is working the power of investors to engage with policymakers on issues related to food systems in the United Kingdom. The Coalition…
Ed | Reimagining Food as a Path to Health and Equity – Food Tank
America has a food problem, and it’s not just about what we’re eating—it’s about how we think about food altogether. Our relationship with food is broken, leading to an uptick…
How the Next U.S. Election Will Shape Our Food Systems – Food Tank
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WWF Introduces Global Performance Standards to Curb Environmental Impacts of Food Production – Food Tank
The Markets Institute at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) proposed a new framework to support the growing demand for globally traded food while reducing the worst environmental consequences of food production.…
Climate Label Legislation Could Empower Eaters to Make Eco-Friendly Food Choices – Food Tank
On September 25, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) and I introduced the Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act, legislation that will revolutionize the way consumers learn about the climate impact of the…
Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout from the USDA – Food Tank
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced that it is distributing US$2.2 billion to farmers who experienced discrimination from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Black food producers are using the funds…