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.
UCSF launches sugar science initiative
Research and education project is designed to highlight the impact of added sugar on health.
Programs join to prevent obesity in families
Campus-nonprofit partnership gets a funding boost from the National Institutes of Health.
Irvine historian publishes book on Chinese food's role in American culture
'Chop Suey, USA' explores how the popular ethnic cuisine altered our gastronomic landscape.