Economics and Policy

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: COP30 in Brazil, UNHCR Reports on Climate Displacement, and China Resumes U.S. Soybean Imports

From COP30’s climate discussions to new funding for farmers and East Africa’s agroecology commitments, this week marks a turning point for food and climate action.

Op-Ed | From Molecules to Markets: Building a Food Intelligence Economy

The Food Intelligence Economy can unlock the hidden power of food—using data and AI to transform global health, sustainability, and prosperity.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Government Shutdown Continues, High Seas Treaty Takes Effect, and Agroecology Model Yields Benefits

This week’s stories cover cuts to SNAP, USDA shutdown impacts, a global ocean treaty, new dietary guidelines, and agroecology in India.

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: MAHA Strategy Report, USDA Delays, and Pesticide Progress

This week’s news roundup explores new pesticide restrictions in Mexico and France, unspent USDA farm funds, the MAHA strategy, and more.

Food Desert Metrics Miss the Full Picture, Says Escoffier

Common metrics like LILA and RFEI fall short in capturing the full scope of food insecurity, according to a new analysis from the Auguste Escoffier School.

Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Threaten Jobs and State Economies

Researchers warn that Medicaid and SNAP cuts will cost jobs and hurt state economies across the country.

City-Owned Grocery Stores: A Bold Fix for Food Insecurity

New York and Atlanta leaders are testing public grocery stores to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved neighborhoods.

The Fight for the Healthy Incentives Program in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program, which provides extra money for food assistance recipients to purchase fresh produce from local farmers, faces budget cuts. Food justice advocates are fighting to keep the program afloat.

Mexico Amends Constitution to Prohibit GM Corn Seeds

Mexico has officially banned GM corn seeds, strengthening protections for biodiversity, food sovereignty, and public health.

The Ripple Effects of Federal Grant Freezes: Small Business Owners Share Their Stories

For small business owners, the impact of federal grant freezes could be devastating.

Op-Ed | India Must Redesign its Agriculture Based on Regenerative Farming

India’s farmlands are losing soil health and productivity—regenerative farming offers a way to restore nature, secure food supplies, and build a sustainable future.

Protecting Vulnerable Workers: Why H-2A Visa Protections Fall Short

H-2A workers play a vital role in U.S agriculture but remain uniquely vulnerable to workplace abuses.

Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to USAID Freeze

Nearly 500 million dollars of food is stuck in transit due to the U.S. foreign aid freeze.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Testifies Before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee

“If you like a McDonald’s cheeseburger or Diet Coke, which my boss loves, you should be able to get them. If you want to eat Hostess Twinkies, you should be able to do that. But you should know what the impacts are on your family and on your health.”

Brooke Rollins Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee

Brooke Rollins addressed key food and farming issues including SNAP and immigration in her testimony before the Senate Agriculture Commitee.

Zero Foodprint’s Bold Plan: Turning the U.S. Food System into a Climate Solution

Zero Foodprint wants to use funding from everyday food purchases to improve soil health.

ReFED Reveals Methane Hotspots and Food Waste Solutions

A reduction in methane emissions offers an emergency brake to keep the climate crisis from accelerating. A recent report shows how this can be achieved.

Michigan CSA Program Brings Local Food to SNAP Families

The Michigan Farm to Family program helps SNAP families access fresh produce through affordable CSA shares while supporting local farmers.

Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger Fallout: Food Access at Risk

Two U.S. courts block the US$25 billion Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger to safeguard market competition, food access, and workers rights.

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