Compostable Packaging Turns School Cafeterias Green
In a step toward a more sustainable future for school nutrition programs, Eco-Products and DNO Produce have joined forces to launch a compostable packaging solution designed specifically for K–12 cafeterias. The innovation – a 4-ounce molded fiber cup sealed with a plant-based lidding film – is poised to make a meaningful impact on how fresh produce is delivered to students. …
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Universities Tackle Waste by Repurposing Food
A new collaboration between university dining leaders and food waste nonprofit ReFED is proving that culinary creativity can yield powerful returns—not just for campus kitchens, but for people and the planet. The Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), an alliance of over 80 higher education institutions, foodservice partners, and researchers, recently wrapped a 12 week research sprint aimed at …
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Are Peeps Past Their Prime? Reevaluating an Easter Staple
Few candies divide parents as passionately as Peeps. According to a recent Finance Buzz poll, 25 percent of Americans claim there’s no seasonal
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Can Oceans Absorb Our Carbon Crisis?
On Canada’s eastern shores, beside a gas fired power plant, a little known enterprise is venturing to combat climate change by releasing
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Blockchain Could Revolutionize Grocery Shopping
As global food prices surge and the imperative to reduce food waste grows more urgent, a pioneering new study published in the INFORMS
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Thousands at Risk as Federal Cuts Threaten Washington Food Banks
As demand for food assistance reaches unprecedented levels across Washington state, federal funding reductions threaten to deepen the
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Roadrunner Food Bank Strengthens Tribal Relations
At Roadrunner Food Bank, efforts to build meaningful connections with tribal communities are reaching new heights. For Ashley Griego
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Food Banks Stay Resilient Despite Funding Uncertainty
Food banks across the country are staying calm and continuing their critical work despite uncertainty around federal hunger relief
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How a Tax Program is Fueling Food Bank Expansion
Food banks across the country have been expanding rapidly, opening newer, larger warehouses every few months. A key driving force behind
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Who is Feeding Asylum Seekers in NYC?
As New York City grapples with the challenge of providing shelter and sustenance to tens of thousands of newly arrived asylum seeker
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