Innovation and Technology

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Farm Bailout, Climate Tech for UAE Farmers, and Gene-Edited Crops in the EU

A look at major policy decisions this week affecting farmers, food systems, and agricultural innovation around the world.

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.

Digital Tools Can Strengthen Transparency, Traceability, and Trust In The Future of Food

A better future food system needs to be a transparent food system, panelists said at “Digital Futures: A Better Food Future Celebration at Climate Week NYC.”

Sustainability Leaders Face Growing Pressure in an Uncertain Food Landscape

Food sustainability leaders are facing new and evolving challenges in the U.S., from shifting policy priorities to regulatory and trade uncertainty. On the morning of Wednesday, September 24, Food Tank hosted “The Sustainability Leadership Summit: Strategies for Founders, CSOs, and…

From Beans to Butterflies: Rethinking Food for People and Planet

By bringing creative approaches to business, restaurant cuisine, and packaged food products, we can help consumers support planetary health.

“A Food Waste Breakthrough” Summit Aligns Industry, Science, and Policy for Climate Action

“Reducing food waste is a fast, cost-effective way to cut greenhouse gas emissions while boosting food security, saving households and businesses money, and easing pressure on land and water.”

Join Food Tank at Climate Week NYC 2025: 300+ Leaders, Farmers, and Chefs Unite to Tackle the Climate Crisis Through Food

“The urgency of the climate crisis demands that we not only talk about solutions but also bring together the people who can make them happen.”

Taste Meets Impact at the 2nd Annual Sustainable Foods Showcase During Climate Week NYC

On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 24, Food Tank will host the 2nd Annual Sustainable Foods Showcase during Climate Week NYC, in partnership with J.P. Morgan. The invitation-only event will feature conversations and lightning talks with leaders across food, climate,…

Celebrating Climate, Culture, and Cuisine: Digital Futures at Climate Week NYC

The Digital Futures Summit at Climate Week NYC will celebrate progress and accelerate food and agriculture systems solutions in today’s digital landscape.

From Scarcity to Abundance: Unlocking Solutions to the Food Crisis

From British Columbia to West Africa, local entrepreneurs are proving the solutions to today’s food system crisis lie in the hands and minds of local innovators.

Op-Ed | How Can AI Help Build a Fairer, Greener Food Future?

Technology offers a powerful lever to unlock a fairer food future, but it’s just one part of the equation.

Op-Ed | Exploring a Just Transition for Livestock Agriculture and Cellular Agriculture

Regenerative livestock farming, cellular agriculture, and precision fermentation each play a role in strengthening the food supply.

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

Over the past 40 years, drought has affected more people around the globe than any other natural disaster.

Cleaner, Greener, Tastier: The Future of Shrimp Farming?

Discover how Dr. Loc Tran’s research at ShrimpVet is making shrimp farming more environmentally friendly and producing tastier shrimp.

U.N. Report Calls for Climate Tech for Food System Resilience

Climate technologies are vital for transforming agrifood systems to address global hunger, climate impacts, and sustainability challenges.

The Food Planet Prize Supports Diverse Initiatives Contributing to a Sustainable Food System

Transforming the food system is the most effective way to safeguard the Earth. The Food Planet Prize supports initiatives that help achieve this.

Helios Is Working to Transform Agriculture with AI Predictability and Climate Insights

Helios is leveraging AI to provide real-time climate and economic risk insights, helping to bolster global food security.

How EARTH University Is Training the Next Generation of Global Food Systems Leaders

EARTH University teaches students how to create sustainable farming practices and solve real-world food systems challenges.

Resilient Food Systems Rely On Empowered Communities and Data-Backed Storytelling

As food system risks become even more severe and unpredictable, diversification is our only way forward, panelists said at Climate Week NYC.

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