Absolutely tragic. New York Times article on the unfolding catastrophe in Somalia due to worldwide wars and declines in humanitarian aid. “This is the era of indifference.” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/b...

In the latest Food Archive post, we argue that the staggering gap in ultra-processed food consumption is the true culprit behind the obesity divide between Italy and the U.S., far outweighing simple differences in physical activity. Check it out: shorturl.at/aElrD

The Food Bytes May edition is out on The Food Archive. What’s up this month? Reforestation! Plastics! Crunchy teens! Sushi! And sadly, the impacts of the Iran war on food prices & security. Short on time? Skip to the end & listen to the ditty by Jessica Pratt. See you next month! shorturl.at/r28nF

The Trump administration has terminated more than 100 advisory committees to #science agencies and reduced the transparency and independence of those that remain. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

The World Food Programme estimates that if the blockage continues until mid-year, an extra 45m lives will be at risk, on top of the more than 300m people who already struggle to feed themselves

In one week!

We are so excited to host "Facts Over Myths: Food Policies for Old and New Solutions" here at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Bologna. The event is April 20th. If you are in the neighborhood or in Italy, please come! More can be found here: shorturl.at/x1FMa

This amazing photo was taken by Commander Reid Wiseman on Artemis II. What a lot of folks don't realize is that this side of the Earth is illuminated by moonlight, not the sun. And you can see aurora on both poles. Picture was rotated 180 degrees to provide more familiar orientation.

We are so excited to host "Facts Over Myths: Food Policies for Old and New Solutions" here at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Bologna. The event is April 20th. If you are in the neighborhood or in Italy, please come! More can be found here: shorturl.at/x1FMa

After a short sabbatical from The Food Archive, I am back with my latest post on Desire Paths. A desire path is the trodden shortcut that tells you the official route isn’t serving its purpose. So...draw your own. www.thenutritionarchive.com/blog/2026/3/...

Hiked 50 km to & from #Bologna & stayed at this lovely agroturismo owned by Patrizia & her 94-year-old mother Anna. Where else can you spend an evening in the countryside, enjoying hand-made tagliatelle con ragu & rabbit (cooked on a wood-burning stove) around the family kitchen table? #VivaItalia!

To those in the replies pointing out that 2/3 of the ag land is pasture, much of which can’t grow crops/trees: true. That said, ~1/3 of today’s pasturelands used to be forest. Pasture expansion is #1 driver of tropical deforestation this century. And beef uses 20x the land per g protein vs plants.

Check out our new paper addressing the imperative and complexity of translating scientific evidence into actionable policies and practices at the climate-food-health nexus. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

My new blog post on The Food Archive: navigating these turbulent times, practicing niksen, and what truly matters amid the chaos. www.thenutritionarchive.com/blog/2026/2/...

The quackery is relentless www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...

So thrilled to be back @johnshopkinssais.bsky.social in Bologna Italy. Thanks to the Hub for the highlight! hub.jhu.edu/2026/01/29/j...

Very sorry to hear about the passing of soil scientist and World Food Prize laureate Pedro Sanchez — one of my great mentors. He will be missed! www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm/87...

In my latest blog, I reflect on a tumultuous 2025, leaving the chaotic U.S. for Italy. As I transition to my new role at Johns Hopkins, I will focus on sustaining hope for systemic change despite ongoing global challenges. The journey continues. shorturl.at/Ct8IE

Some new posts up on #theFoodArchive on the latest in food & nutrition science, politics and culture. Check it out! Happy 2026 everyone! www.thefoodarchive.com

Should we compare playbooks between big tobacco and #bigfood? @nicholasflorko.bsky.social of @theatlantic.com has thoughts. shorturl.at/aVBUs #foodindustry #foodenvironments #obesity

Some holiday cheer, NYC style. www.thenutritionarchive.com/foodart#/hol...

As 2025 comes to an end, let us not forget the devastating loss of USAID & its impact for those who suffer from food insecurity and hunger. This New Yorker documentary reminds us about the loss and devastating consequences of rash decision-making. Powerful and tragic but a must watch. bit.ly/4aLjjYP

As I say here, this is not about saving the planet. The planet will be orbiting the sun long after we’re gone. The question is, will there be a healthy, thriving human society on that planet? The answer to that question is very much up for grabs at this point.

Fantastic opportunity to work with @fao.org in Rome. Senior Agrifood Systems Officer (P5) working in Division of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety to drive forward the implementation of a systems approach in decision-making in food and agriculture. Apply here with Jan 4 deadline: shorturl.at/QsAyD

So pleased to see the #geo7 report out - what a labor of love for many of us working on this over the last two + years. For all you food peeps out there, check out chapter 17. Report: www.unep.org/resources/gl... Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwp9...

Join us for UNEP’s 7th Global Environment Outlook launch on Dec 9th! GEO-7 is the product of 287 multi-disciplinary scientists from 82 countries, focusing on how to tackle the global environmental crises the world is currently facing & what action we can take. shorturl.at/KQ2Mt #GEO7 #UNEP #UNEA7

This just about sums it up: The COP30 hangover by @marinegauthier.bsky.social. “You can’t finance climate action when you’re financing climate destruction six to seventy times harder.” shorturl.at/IpU5C

According to @ourworldindata.org and @hannahritchie.bsky.social, humans and our livestock account for 98% of the world’s land mammals by weight, while wild land mammals are just 2%. Wow. ourworldindata.org/wild-mammal-...

What We Eat Is Harming Us news.thin-ink.net/p/what-we-ea... Recommended reading with plenty of food for though, as usual. Thanks @thinink.bsky.social for yeat another thought-provoking post!

I was honored to give the 20th annual Stare-Hegsted Lecture at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health last month. Nice write-up by Amy Roeder. And a big thanks to Frank Hu and Christopher Golden for hosting me! shorturl.at/mX8Jo

My latest Food Archive blog on reflecting on overtourism in Rome/Naples vs. vibrant Bologna. I share thoughts on food culture, sustainability, and balancing tradition with modern pressures. Check it out: shorturl.at/B5HXJ #Food #Sustainability #Italy

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Forse…not part of the EAT-Lancet diet. At least not today… #Bologna

Land Degradation Threatens Billions of Lives Worldwide, Warns UN Food Agency countercurrents.org/2025/11/land...

After 39 years of service to the UN — including over two decades with @unicef.org and as Coordinator of @scalingupnutrition.org — Afshan Khan will retire at the end of December. Her leadership and commitment have inspired action across the Movement. scalingupnutrition.org/news/sun-mov...

📢NEW EAT-Lancet Planetary Health special collection exploring the potential and complexities of transitioning to a healthier, more just & sustainable food system. Read @danielmasondcroz.bsky.social & MHerrero's comment for a peek at the main insights bit.ly/47El9rl Full collection bit.ly/49meWTF

Our new paper on integrating climate services into health systems for better nutrition. Check it out: shorturl.at/ekmjZ

A new #AgMIP paper in Nature Climate Change presents a novel framework for integrating nutrient dynamics into crop models, offering key insights into targeting and strengthening nutrition interventions in a changing climate. Read the paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Have we reached a fork in the road? Join us for our 4 November webinar on 30 years of COP and the future of food! Speakers: @jessfanzo.bsky.social / Columbia University, Oliver Camp / @gainhealth.org, & Matheus Alves Zanella / @futureoffood.bsky.social. Register here: buff.ly/6dQFwdU

How is #obesity linked to poverty and inequality? In her new op-ed for @thehill.com, SUN Coordinator Afshan Khan explains why tackling obesity means addressing systemic drivers of food access, equity & health. 👇📰 thehill.com/opinion/inte...

And it's live! linktr.ee/GAINBitetheT...

The history and growth of ultra-processed food in the U.S. and their impacts on health - great storytelling by the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Coming soon! @gainhealth.org Bite Back episode on the Food Systems Dashboard. Stay tuned.

Going to Rome for the Committee on Food Security meetings next week? Join us Oct 24th for “Leveraging data-driven evidence-base and frameworks to build more resilient food systems” side event. Register here: fao.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Published in Lancet today: We wrote about the alarming rates of acute malnutrition among under 5s in Gaza, linked to military conflict and severe restrictions on food and aid access. Let's hope the ceasefire allows for immediate humanitarian relief and international action: shorturl.at/QdaQU

Had fun presenting the EAT Lancet Commission report at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy. Great discussions!

The American Public Health Association is hosting a webinar, "The Changing Climate and Our Food & Nutrition System." Join me and Kris Ebi this Thursday at 3 pm EST. Register here: apha.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Humanity already produces enough calories to feed everyone, yet billions go hungry while others over-consume. New EAT-Lancet Report provides the science and the moral imperative to solve this problem, write experts @jessfanzo.bsky.social and Bianca Carducci: news.climate.columbia.edu/2025/10/03/a...

Join the live launch of EAT Lancet on Friday, 3 October! We’re proud to be part of the upcoming launch of the EAT Lancet Commission, a major scientific update to one of the most influential food systems reports of the past decade. Register now: bit.ly/3Kg9SW8

A new Food Bytes post on The Food Archive of "nibbles" on all things climate, food, nutrition, policy and culture. Up this month? Sushi! Pizza! Food environments! Meat lobbying! NCDs! Check it out: shorturl.at/2TNJX