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Growing Forward: 
Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems

The Global Food Institute and Food Tank are proud to present a weekly editorial series by thought leaders that spotlights  innovative approaches to the most pressing food and agriculture system challenges.

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Maryam Deloffre GW Hatchen USAID

GFI and Humanitarian Action Initiative aim to serve as hub to study US foreign aid cuts

Ultra Processed Food Guardian Article

GFI's Priya Fielding-Singh Shares Expertise on Realities Around Ultra-Processed Foods Consumption (The Guardian)

Mississippi Delta Group Modeling Workshop Healthy Corners

Building Healthier Food Systems in Indianapolis and the Mississippi Delta (Partnership for a Healthier America)

Spring Pitch George Competition

GW’s Spring Pitch George competition highlights student entrepreneurs tackling real-world problems including food allergies (GW Today)

Forked Podcast at Planet Forward Summit

GW to Host a Live Taping of the Forked Podcast to Kick Off the Planet Forward Summit (Food Tank)

2026 Kosher Food Festival

GW Celebrates Kosher Food Festival

Leafy Veggies

GW Faculty Matthew Ng Shares How Lifestyle Choices Including Ones Diet Lowers Rate of Colorectal Cancer (GW Today)

First Lady of Ukraine Event Olena Zelenska and Jose Andres

GFI Founder José Andrés Introduces First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska at Elliott School of International Affairs Event (GW Today)

Food For Thought Panel

Local Food Entrepreneurs Dish Out Advice as Part of a GW New Venture Competition Panel (GW Today)

Buff and Bloom Week 2026

GW Buff & Bloom Week Will Incorporate a Philanthropic Campaign Benefiting World Central Kitchen (GW Today)