As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, 42 million Americans face the unthinkable — the collapse of the nation’s food safety net. With SNAP funding halted, millions of children, seniors, and working families could lose access to basic nutrition, exposing a deep vulnerability in America’s support systems.

The ethical food rescue movement is revolutionizing how we tackle hunger, waste, and climate change. Across America and beyond, surplus food is being transformed into hope through innovation, policy, and compassion.

Across America, food policy too often assumes that some people need to be protected from their own choices. But the real path to healthier communities lies not in restriction, but in empowerment—through access, education, and respect for people’s ability to make good decisions when given real options.

The U.S. has reversed course on electric vehicle policy, ending EV credits and funding in favor of gas-powered cars. This shift could reshape the auto industry, jobs, and climate strategy for years to come.

Discover why 2025 marks a pivotal turning point for zero-waste initiatives. Explore the data challenges, policy pressures, and new solutions driving progress.

Sweden is pioneering a radical idea—doctors prescribing travel as medicine. Discover how nature-based treatments are redefining health and why your next prescription might be a plane ticket.

As SNAP faces an unprecedented funding crisis amid a prolonged government shutdown, 42 million Americans risk losing their food assistance. This is more than a policy failure—it’s a national emergency threatening children, seniors, and families across the country.

Many believe sustainability is costly, but smart choices—like bulk foods, thrifted fashion, and energy savings—prove it can be both affordable and impactful.

The first half of 2025 has transformed the better-for-you food industry, with consumers rejecting ultra-processed products and demanding multifunctional nutrition. From mindful indulgence to gut-brain axis innovations, this mid-year trend report reveals the brands, demographics, and market forces shaping the future of functional foods.

The founder’s journey is defined by a crucial shift—from scrappy hustler solving problems with duct tape to strategic leader building scalable systems. Knowing when to make this transition can mean the difference between stagnation and success. Here’s how innovators across food, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture master the scrappy-to-strategic evolution.

Industry-funded food studies face a credibility crisis, with research often skewed toward favorable results. But with government grants, consortium models, and transparent partnerships, science can move forward without compromising public trust.

The pandemic reshaped packaging forever. From compostable food service containers to reusable e-commerce systems, discover how sustainable packaging is driving innovation, reducing waste, and creating new opportunities worldwide.