Good News About Food

Celebrating innovative ways that we're ensuring equitable access to food — and ways that food is being used for good

Two loaves of sourdough bread on a kitchen counter.

Droughts are decimating crops, but 'climate blend' grain is more resilient — and the bread it makes is delicious

This bread is built with climate change in mind. And it’s “rich” and “buttery” to boot.

A photo collage of an elephant, a shelf at a grocery store, Chappell Roan singing on stage, a view of a field and mountains in the background, and a man getting a vaccine shot

Good News This Week: August 31, 2024 - Elephants, Parks, & Vaccines

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Aerial view of Ahuejotes, Mexican willow trees, planted around the plots to protect against erosion.

Mexico's floating gardens are ancient wonders of sustainable farming

These highly productive man-made island-farms, which can be found floating on lakes across the south of Mexico's capital, date back to the time of the Aztecs or perhaps even earlier.

Two photos. On the left, Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley stand in a grocery store together, tossing apples in the air. On the right, The Store's Belmont University storefront

Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley announce second free grocery store in ongoing fight against hunger

This unique model is praised for providing dignity and choice to people facing poverty and hunger.

Food has a climate problem: Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating with growing demand for fertilizer and meat — but there are solutions

Food’s role in climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time. At the heart of this challenge is the prodigious use of fertilizers and a growing global population’s increasing demand for meat.

Quote Graphic: “You don’t change the world with the ideas in your mind, but with the conviction in your heart.” — Bryan Stevenson

These are the 17 best humanitarian quotes from famous world-changers

The ultimate collection of quotes from leading humanitarians — reminding us that we can each make a difference.

A photo collage of a Powerfoyle solar cell, a hydrogen-powered hybrid train, a sea lion's point of view underwater, Olympic medalist Cindy Ngamba, and a hand holding a leaf

Good News This Week: August 10, 2024 - Trains, Trees, & Sea Lions

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A collection of banchan, small side plates of assorted foods, in a Korean kitchen

South Korea recycles 98% of its food waste, here's how they do it

Composting is not just commonplace in South Korea, it’s mandatory.

A row of cans on a canning line at a craft brewery

Craft breweries are fermenting change, addressing local ills while serving local ales

Nearly half — 43% — of the breweries sampled were doing some sort of social advocacy, further cementing the role of craft breweries as important players in their communities.

Three images. Left to right: A woman puts burrito bowl ingredients into six tupperware containers, a woman smiles while holding out 39 cents in her hand, a close-up of vegetable soup.

This chef stretched $100 of groceries over 30 days to create affordable recipes: 'This is what accessibility looks like'

This home chef is empowering people across the country to make the most of their meals.

Two photos. On the left, Taylor Swift sings on stage in a navy blue, rhinestoned leotard. On the right, a birds-eye-view of the city of Liverpool

Taylor Swift made a secret donation to a Liverpool food bank during historic Eras Tour stop

Taylor Swift has once again donated to a local organization during The Eras Tour.

Three photos. On the left, Hank Green. In the center, an overhead view of two people drinking from cups of tea. On the right, John Green.

Hank & John Green launch new charity tea shop to fight the world's deadliest disease

Hank and John Green have launched a tea brand under their Good Store platform, aiming to fund research and prevention efforts for the world's deadliest disease.