by Danielle Nierenberg, Arianna King, and Sarah Small Recent reports from both the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have confirmed 2014 as the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures and…

by Danielle Nierenberg and Sarah Small Young people are the farmers and food system leaders of tomorrow. According to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), young people are increasingly abandoning agriculture and rural areas in search of better prospects,…

by Sarah Small and Danielle Nierenberg April 22nd is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day—an important opportunity to highlight solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. On a planet in which hunger and food waste…

Imagine if the price you paid for a hamburger included factors such as heart disease, the number one cause of death worldwide; or the runoff of manure spread on fields from concentrated animal feeding operations; or injuries to workers in slaughterhouses…

by Danielle Nierenberg and Sarah Small This week, Food Tank has hand-picked books that have educated, inspired, and informed us. They highlight kitchen gardening, the future of food, stories of food heroes, delicious recipes, and family farming. From A Little…

by Sarah Small and Danielle Nierenberg, March 22nd, World Water Day, is a day to celebrate one of the planet’s most precious resources, fresh water. But that resource is being rapidly depleted. “The world is thirsty because it is hungry,”…

by Danielle Nierenberg and Sarah Small March 8th is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is “Make it Happen.” All over the world, there are innovative women inspiring us at Food Tank. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate…

by Danielle Nierenberg and Sarah Small Food Tank is highlighting stories of hope, innovation, and success in creating a better food system. From women’s land access in Chad and urban green spaces in Australia to chefs in the United Kingdom…

This Valentine’s Day, before planning your romantic dinner or buying roses and chocolate, think about how your choices will affect the hands that feed you. According to the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, the average consumer spends around US$116 on…

This week marks the fifth anniversary of the 2010 Haitian earthquake. More than 316,000 people died, and many of the survivors still lack access to food, water, and sanitation. Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen (WCK) believe there is now much to celebrate…