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Whales Share Food as Ocean Resources Dwindle
Planet Wins•Jan 25

Whales Share Food as Ocean Resources Dwindle

A 27-year study reveals that three whale species in the Gulf of St. Lawrence are sharing resources and adapting their diets as climate change reduces their traditional food sources. The finding offers hope that these gentle giants can adjust to our changing oceans.

Google News - Science•2 min read
Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen
Innovation•Mar 13

Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen

Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.

Google News - Netherlands Technology•2 min read
24 Nations Unite at Michigan State for Food Safety Future
Solutions•Sep 1

24 Nations Unite at Michigan State for Food Safety Future

Over 70 food safety experts from 24 countries gathered at Michigan State University to tackle a critical challenge: keeping the world's food safe as climate change, new technologies, and global supply chains create unprecedented risks. Their shared mission: "If it's not safe, it's not food."

Google: cooperation international•2 min read
Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years
Solutions•Feb 25

Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years

A food rescue organization in Omaha has redirected 10 million pounds of perfectly good food from landfills to hungry families over the past 12 years. Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue proves that hunger isn't about food shortage but better distribution.

Google: rescue saves•2 min read
Moms normalize food banks with online 'hauls' across America
Videos•Feb 7

Moms normalize food banks with online 'hauls' across America

Mothers are filming their food bank visits and sharing them online, removing the stigma around asking for help during tough economic times. Their videos show how pantries provide quality groceries while inspiring others to seek support when needed.

Upworthy•3 min read
Florida Food Bank Needs 800 Volunteers This Summer
Acts of Kindness•Jul 25

Florida Food Bank Needs 800 Volunteers This Summer

All Faiths Food Bank is recruiting 800 volunteers to staff 60 mobile food pantries across Florida this summer, when families face their highest need. Last year, 3,200 "Hunger Heroes" contributed 59,000 hours to fight local hunger.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily
Health & Wellness•Jan 20

Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily

Scientists discovered people eating unprocessed foods consumed 57% more food by weight yet took in 330 fewer calories than those eating ultra-processed foods. The findings reveal humans have built-in "nutritional intelligence" that guides us toward balanced diets when we eat whole foods.

Medical Xpress•3 min read
San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas
Acts of Kindness•Apr 9

San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas

A solar-powered mobile farmers market is helping tackle food insecurity in Southeast San Diego, and now a $10 million food hub will make fresh food access permanent. Project New Village is proving that communities can build lasting wealth through food justice.

Reasons to be Cheerful•3 min read
Dryland Nations Share Climate-Resilient Farming Solutions
Solutions•Sep 13

Dryland Nations Share Climate-Resilient Farming Solutions

A global platform is helping countries share proven agricultural solutions to combat drought and food insecurity, reaching 40+ nations with innovations that work. The initiative could transform how 2 billion people in the world's driest regions grow food.

Google: cooperation international•3 min read
Thailand's Food Industry Booms with Healthy Innovation
Health & Wellness•Feb 17

Thailand's Food Industry Booms with Healthy Innovation

Thailand's food sector is experiencing major growth as consumers demand healthier, longer-living options. Entrepreneurs are transforming traditional factories into smart, sustainable operations that prioritize wellness without sacrificing taste.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)•2 min read
Kentucky Food Bank Saves 150K Pounds From Waste
Acts of Kindness•Jul 8

Kentucky Food Bank Saves 150K Pounds From Waste

A Kentucky food bank rescued nearly 150,000 pounds of fresh food from retailers in just six months while launching a new volunteer program to help thousands of seniors. The expansion turns would-be waste into hope for families struggling with food insecurity.

Google: volunteers help•3 min read
Bhutan Hosts First Conscious Food Summit for Global Change
Solutions•Aug 31

Bhutan Hosts First Conscious Food Summit for Global Change

Bhutan is bringing together 60 countries to reimagine how the world grows, shares, and thinks about food. The tiny Himalayan nation believes spiritual connection and science together can solve our biggest food challenges.

Guardian Environment•3 min read
Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry
Solutions•Mar 6

Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry

A semitruck loaded with 20,000 pounds of food arrived at a St. George food pantry, launching a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The donation will provide 15,000 meals to 9,000 people facing food insecurity.

Google: charity donation•2 min read
Japan & South Korea Invest $60B in Food Tech Revolution
Innovation•Jul 22

Japan & South Korea Invest $60B in Food Tech Revolution

Japan and South Korea are pouring billions into food technology, creating the world's first dedicated government strategies to transform how food is grown, produced, and distributed. These bold moves could reshape global food systems while tackling hunger and sustainability challenges.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)•3 min read
Mumbai Street Food Finds New Home in Bengaluru Restaurant
Solutions•Jan 19

Mumbai Street Food Finds New Home in Bengaluru Restaurant

Two food lovers brought the authentic flavors of Mumbai's famous Bhendi Bazaar to Bengaluru, hiring master chefs from the original neighborhood to recreate beloved street dishes. The Bombay Chapter 003 proves delicious food can build bridges between cities and cultures.

The Hindu•2 min read
South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste
Planet Wins•Jun 12

South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste

South Africa just published its first national framework for food donation, clearing up confusion that sent millions of tonnes of safe food to landfills instead of hungry families. The new standard could help feed a nation where nearly two-thirds of households struggle with food insecurity.

Daily Maverick•3 min read
UK Startups Win $1.8M to Fight Food Waste with Insects
Innovation•Jan 19

UK Startups Win $1.8M to Fight Food Waste with Insects

Two London companies just won big at the UAE's global food innovation challenge, turning food scraps into protein with fly larvae and protecting palm trees with AI-powered listening devices. They're sharing $1.8 million and joining an ecosystem that's already helped past winners raise over $45 million.

Google News - Uae Innovation•3 min read
Wayne Garden Grows Free Vegetables for Food Pantry
Solutions•Mar 8

Wayne Garden Grows Free Vegetables for Food Pantry

A new volunteer-run garden in Wayne, New Jersey will grow fresh produce exclusively for neighbors facing food insecurity. Thanks to a $5,000 grant and community support, the garden next to the Wayne Township Community Center will supply the local food pantry with healthy vegetables.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Michigan Farm Grows 54K Pounds for Food Pantries Free
Solutions•Aug 25

Michigan Farm Grows 54K Pounds for Food Pantries Free

Families line up before doors open at Holland food pantries when fresh vegetables arrive from a volunteer-run farm. Kids' Food Basket's 10-acre farm turned donated land into 359,000 servings of just-picked produce for 18 pantries across West Michigan.

Google: volunteers help•3 min read
Spider Monkeys Share Food Tips Like Forest Friends
Planet Wins•Jan 26

Spider Monkeys Share Food Tips Like Forest Friends

Endangered spider monkeys in Mexico swap insider tips about the best fruit locations by constantly shuffling their social groups. Scientists discovered this clever information-sharing system helps the whole troop eat better than any solo monkey could manage.

Guardian Environment•3 min read

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