The Politics of Food Price
At the heart of the debate over what to do about the rising cost of food is a political divide. Because the food system incorporates…
Policy & Price: The Cost of Food in 2026
Food prices have been on the rise in recent years. After a trip to the local grocery store, it feels like you need to take…
The Past & Future of the Farm Bill
The Farm Bill has served as the federal government’s primary instrument for agricultural and food policy for most of the last century. It has…
Bridging the Gap: The Proposed Response to Cuts to Food Programs in New York
This week we have been examining the changes in legislation and policy that are affecting food programs. The changes to programs like SNAP have shifted…
Food Policy Changes in New York City & State for 2026
With the new year comes new policies. Yesterday we looked into the changes in federal food policy and regulation that came from the One Big…
OBBB: 2026 & Beyond
On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) was signed into law. As reported by Foodstream, it introduced sweeping changes to federal…
The Back of the Box: Navigating Modern Food Labels
The modern grocery aisle is full of items with fancy packaging, clever phrasing or fantastic health claims. However, the nutrition label and ingredient list can…
Introducing Foodstream’s Sustainability Program for 2026
This year Foodstream has partnered with the New York City Office of Energy & Sustainability (OES) to implement a hands-on, school-based sustainability initiative delivered…
Picky Eating: Ancient Causes & Modern Solutions
Foodstream Learn is a New York City Department of Education approved food education partner bringing cooking, gardening and nutrition learning into K-12 classrooms. All ages.…
Food Education: A Foundation for the Future
FoodStream LEARN is a New York City Department of Education approved food education partner bringing cooking, gardening and nutrition learning into K-12 classrooms. All ages.…