Food Systems for the Future

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New report: The biggest inefficiency in U.S. food systems isn’t production, it’s the midstream. $18–26B in specialty crops lost annually. 3–4x ROI from modular infrastructure. The missing middle is a growth engine. shorturl.at/hsc9b

Independent grocers often function as community infrastructure, not just retailers. We’re launching Grocery Retail Corner to spotlight those stories. First feature: @WeaversWay in Philadelphia. Read the story → subscribepage.io/fsf-grocer-sto… #GroceryRetailCorner #FoodAccess

Our CEO Ertharin Cousin joins @refed & @capshiftimpact on Nov 5 at 1 PM ET to discuss how recoverable grants can help funders stretch their dollars further & scale innovative #FoodWaste solutions. 💡 Learn more + register: refed.org/events/impact-…

🥩🌱 Join us at Borlaug Dialogue #SideEvent: Rewriting the Protein Narrative: Truth, Trust and Sustainable Solutions to explore how animal & alternative proteins can work together for a sustainable future! Register: bit.ly/4lA4fz3 @TheFSFInstitute @EnvDefenseFund @ILRI

🧀 Join us at the Borlaug Dialogue #SideEvent: "Investing Demand for Nutritious Foods in Low-Income Consumers: Preliminary Insights for Dairy Products in the Midwest!" 📅 Thurs, October 23 | 7:30 - 8:30 am 📍 Iowa Events Center 💼 Hosted by: @TheFSFInstitute & @MidwestDairy

🌾 Join @TheFSFInstitute at the 2025 @WorldFoodPrize Borlaug Dialogues! We’re hosting two side events on: 1. Rewriting the Protein Narrative 2. Investigating Demand for Nutritious Foods in Low-Income Consumers: 📍 Des Moines | Oct 22–23 🔗 Register: accelevents.com/e/2025-norman-…

Food Is Health. 🌍 FSF stands with the #EATLancet 2025 Report, calling for equity-centered action so nutritious, sustainable diets reach everyone. Read our statement: fsfinstitute.net/news/statement…

⚠️ Food systems generate ~1/3 of global greenhouse-gas emissions, driving climate change and suffering its impacts. @TheFSFInstitute joins #ClimateWeekNYC to meet partners and push for food systems that unite nutrition, equity & climate resilience.

📣 Register TODAY for #ZeroHunger 2025 ➡ mfkhaiti.org/ZeroHunger25 September 18 | 5:30-8pm The Courses at Forest Park | #STLouis, MO Tickets $71 Amplifying solutions for building a sustainable food system that ensures equitable access to affordable, nutritious food for all.

📣 St. Louis! Join Meds & Food for Kids for an inspiring event featuring FSF CEO Ertharin Cousin. Learn how you can make a real impact. Don’t miss it! #ZeroHunger #FoodSystems

The world has enough food to feed Gaza and Sudan. FSF CEO @Ertharin1 joined @londonvinjamuri on the @ChicagoCouncil’s Deep Dish podcast to discuss what must change to ensure humanitarian access. 🎧Listen: brnw.ch/21wUzLQ

#Gaza faces a deepening hunger crisis. In her latest blog for @ChicagoCouncil, FSF CEO @Ertharin1 calls for urgent humanitarian access to prevent further suffering. Read more: globalaffairs.org/commentary-and…

Let’s keep the #UNFSS4 momentum going. Our CEO joined a fireside chat on corporate accountability in food systems, highlighting how business can drive impact through transparency, metrics, and policy. Watch here: youtube.com/live/rwmdKPtyK…

🌍 FSF is on the ground at #UNFSS4, joining global leaders to advance bold action for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems. This is a pivotal moment to drive progress. 📺 Watch live: webtv.un.org/en #FoodSystems #Sustainability

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir David Nabarro, a visionary in global health and food systems. On behalf of FSF and @Ertharin1 , we honor his legacy of compassion and equity. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and all whose lives he touched.

What do #SNAP changes mean for small grocers? 📺 Watch our recent webinar to hear how independent stores in rural & urban low-income areas rely on SNAP to stay open & serve their communities. 🎥 youtu.be/DdUTtymn3d4 #FoodAccess #IndependentGrocers #RetailResilience #FSF

ICYMI: SNAP isn’t just about food access—it’s a lifeline for grocers in underserved communities. Some stores rely on it for up to 70% of sales. 🎥 Watch our webinar to hear grocers explain what’s at stake: youtu.be/DdUTtymn3d4

Last chance to register! Join us Monday, June 30 at 12 PM CT to explore how #SNAP supports grocery retailers and community food access. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 📺 Watch live: youtube.com/live/lYgs6X-Vl… 🔁 Share with your network!

Thank you to our panelists @TheFSFInstitute, @CUNYSPH, and @NYCPlanning, and to the City agencies, academic institutions, and our partners who came together today to discuss how we can work together to increase New Yorkers’ access to healthy, affordable food.