by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Apr 29, 2026 | Press Release, Food Law & Policy, News
In Europe alone, 59 million tonnes of food are either lost or wasted every year. At the same time, 42 million people cannot afford a nutritious meal every other day. The latest country report of the Global Food Donation Policy Atlas examines the efforts to combat this...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Apr 16, 2026 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary, Students Speaking On...
By Bianca Hsieh, FLPC Student Focusing on reducing food loss and waste, ReFED and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic are actively monitoring legislative developments in this area. Their biannual updates to the Food Waste Policy...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Jan 30, 2026 | Newsletter, Food Law & Policy, Commentary
Over the past decade, FLPC has tracked state food waste policies to help us share with our partners and policymakers the ways that states are taking action to reduce food waste. States have such an important role to play in this space, especially because they oversee...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Oct 16, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
The 10th Anniversary of the Food Law Student Leadership Summit was held on Friday, October 3rd, and Saturday, October 4th, at the Harvard Law School campus. It was an incredible time engaging with faculty, panelists, and students from across the country. A heartfelt...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Aug 25, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, News
Labels on food are confusing for all kinds of reasons. Here’s what they mean. By Christina Couch. Originally published in The New York Times on August 19, 2025. Emily Broad Leib is quoted in this article. When you open your fridge, how often do you check the dates on...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Aug 21, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
By: Bianca Hsieh, Food Law and Policy Clinic Student With continued national attention on reducing food loss and waste, ReFED and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic are tracking and analyzing food waste legislation. Their biannual updates to the Food...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Jun 25, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
The Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) at Harvard Law School has just unveiled a groundbreaking new resource: the Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Policy Hub website. This isn’t just another website; it’s a comprehensive, policy-driven platform designed to...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Apr 30, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
By Regan Plekenpol, Policy Analyst Around the world, food loss and waste (FLW) pose enormous challenges to food security, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience. As millions go hungry and landfills swell with edible food, it’s clear that thoughtful...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Apr 23, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary, Students Speaking On...
By Linda Liu, FLPC Student As I walked through the doors of the Ho Chi Minh City Airport into the roiling heat and saw the smoggy horizon, I felt a curious sense of déjà vu. I recalled clearly the smog-filled skies, the motorbike-crowded streets, and the friendly...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Mar 26, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
[Boston, MA – March 26, 2025] — A new issue brief from the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) and The Global FoodBanking Network emphasizes the urgent need for robust policy frameworks to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of voluntary...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Mar 24, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
By Balca Alaybek, Grace Mika, John A. Aitken, Rob Hartman, Julia Painter, Emily M. Broad Leib, Regan Plekenpol, Joseph S. Beckmann, Laura Leets, and Amber Sprenger. Originally published on MDPI on March 17, 2025. Food waste is a major contributor to climate change and...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Mar 20, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary, Students Speaking On...
By Bianca Hsieh, FLPC Student. Originally published on ReFED on March 19, 2025. With the continued national attention on reducing food loss and waste, ReFED and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic are tracking and analyzing food waste...
