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The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University
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Latest News & Updates
The Future of Independent Restaurants in a Changing Climate
February 20, 2024
Tara A. Scully, GFI’s director of curriculum development, shares a blog post reflecting on GFI’s and the James Beard Foundation’s collaborative report on the immediate threats that climate change poses to independent restaurants, their employees, and the farmers who supply them. This research informs a chef-led policy advocacy campaign, Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival, launched by the James Beard Foundation.
Global Food Institute Hosts Distinguished Leaders in the Fight against Hunger following White House Challenge Event (GW Today)
March 5, 2024
President Ellen M. Granberg, GFI founder Chef José Andrés and White House senior adviser Stephen K. Benjamin gave remarks about the importance of GFI’s work.
Report: Independent Restaurants Face Climate Change Crises (GW Today)
February 26, 2024
A new study from GW’s Global Food Institute and the James Beard Foundation® warns that climate change threatens the industry, the economy and the job market.
James Beard Foundation launches campaign to speed federal action on climate change (Restaurant Business)
February 20, 2024
The chef-led initiative underscores climate impact on independent restaurants based on research from José Andrés’ Global Food Institute at The George Washington University.