Blueberries and green beans in paper trays on a yellow checked tablecloth

Global Food Initiative

UC is working to address one of the critical issues of our time: How to sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population expected to reach 8 billion by 2025.

Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
12 things you didn't know about holiday foods
To highlight the UC Global Food Initiative, here is a sampling of holiday-themed UC food research from each campus.
Healthy Campus Initiative helps inspire new nationwide program
UCLA is one of 20 colleges and universities participating in the Partnership for a Healthier America’s program of the same name.
UCSF launches sugar science initiative
Research and education project is designed to highlight the impact of added sugar on health.