In India, scientists are increasingly concerned over the dangers and risks of gene editing, especially after it has received “validation” from peer-reviewed scientific studies.
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According to sources familiar with the deal, Generous Brands paid approximately half a billion dollars for the producer of organic kombucha.
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A research paper published by the USDA, though not yet peer-reviewed, has found nearly all colonies had contracted a bee virus spread by parasitic mites that appear to have developed resistance to the main chemicals used to control them.
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In Monterrey, California, over 1,800 people attended and 204 companies exhibited.
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Rodale CEO Jeff Tkach testified before the Pennsylvania House Consumer Protection Committee, advocating for regenerative organic agriculture.
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The company estimates a $50–$60 million net income hit as well but anticipates insurance will cover most losses.
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The ruling affirmed a 2024 federal district court decision that the challenger — Bruce Kaser, an Oregon organic hazelnut grower — hasn’t proven that he has directly suffered an “injury-in-fact” from USDA’s labeling regulation. Center for Food Safety called it a “vital victory” for organic stakeholders, and OrganicEye said a request to the appellate court for reconsideration has been filed.
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The organic hummus company had its round led by InvestEco Capital, known for backing Vital Farms and Lesser Evil.
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This move by the crypto giant is a clarion call for all organic brands to start understanding stablecoins, as well as tokenization.
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Millennials and Gen Z are fueling explosive growth in the low-sugar soda segment, and success now depends on clinical backing, clear labeling and regulatory compliance.
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The program’s expansion has its origins in state legislation that dedicated funding for organic agriculture.
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Topping the list of ingredients vulnerable to fraud are grains and oilseeds, animal feed inputs, and spices and botanicals.
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The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act would enhance data collection at the USDA to help farmers make more informed business decisions.
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This strategic move expands ZEGO’s capacity and strengthens the mid-tier supply chain for value-added oats and ancient grains in the United States.
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The California Department of Agriculture says of the state’s 24.2 million acres used to grow crops and raise livestock in 2022, some 1.8 million acres were certified organic, down from a high of nearly 2.2 million in 2020.
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Plans call for the supermarkets to be closed over an 18-month period, and the impacted locations aren’t concentrated in any specific geographies.
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A new study investigates possible ties to pesticides, nitrates and other farm-related risks.
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HUGE news! The European Commission has now officially requested that the European Food Safety Authority and the European Chemicals Agency analyze the shocking results of the Global Glyphosate Study, which showed that glyphosate alone and glyphosate-based herbicides cause cancer.
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Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are the lead underwriters, and the offering could value the company at $1 billion.
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S2G Investments led the round this ready-to-eat B2B2C meal delivery platform for healthcare providers, wellness brands and clinical programs.
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The European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture wants “a seat at the table,” and greenwashing is a major concern.
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The e-tailer is unifying top execs from both companies and moving the specialty grocer’s corporate workers on to its systems.
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This cyberattack exposed the risks of consolidation and opaque practices in a system that wields enormous power over how organic and packaged foods reach consumers.
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All In Food, formerly known as This Bar Saves Lives and co-founded by actress Kristen Bell, has debuted its snack bars at Starbucks nationwide.
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