In conventional and organic farms in New York, toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ were found in carrots, romaine lettuce, Boston lettuce and beets.
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In conventional and organic farms in New York, toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ were found in carrots, romaine lettuce, Boston lettuce and beets.
Read ArticleInsurgent brands drove 25% of growth in the food sector in 2025, according to Bain & Company.
Read Article“Rather than address the economic crises facing America’s family farmers, this Farm Bill is a thinly veiled gift bag for Big Ag and pesticide manufacturers … Congress should invest in helping farmers transition to organic and regenerative agriculture,” said Friends of the Earth in a statement.
Read ArticleThe EPA’s approval of 2,4-D and glyphosate mixture are finally undone following a decade-long campaign and Center for Food Safety litigation.
Read ArticleWhy some victims could potentially be left with nothing.
Read ArticleA formal complaint filed with the USDA alleges that Quality Assurance International (QAI) has created a certification mark that functions as a marketing claim strongly implying products labeled “Made with organic ingredients” are certified organic, in violation of federal regulations for labeling organic food.
Read ArticleThe Healthy Florida First initiative tested popular bread brands, revealing “triple-digit” levels of the herbicide glyphosate.
Read ArticleThe Swedish company claims the ruling is anti-competitive and ‘solely benefits Big Dairy.’
Read ArticleEarlier this month, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) sponsored legislation to help farmers seeking to transition to organic agriculture by establishing a voluntary test-out option for the organic three-year transition period.
Read ArticleThe investment by Semcap comes a month after the company sold a majority stake to private equity firm L Catterton.
Read ArticleThe Organic Farmers Association acts as a bridge between federal agencies and farmers, filling a support gap.
Read ArticleThe reapproval comes despite federal court decisions in 2020 and 2024, striking down the agency’s previous approvals of the weedkiller as unlawful.
Read ArticleDutch beverage giant Refresco is buying the plant-based food producer as it expands into the better-for-you category.
Read ArticleThe movement within organic agriculture excites some Gen-Z consumers but causes confusion in the marketplace, as producers ‘can slap the word on anything,’ says Joe Dickson.
Read ArticleThe organic children’s nutrition brand raised $197.9 million at a valuation of $724 million.
Read ArticleA big win for sovereignty in the EU.
Read ArticleThe Ramazzini Institute has ousted the director of its cancer research center after he led an extensive testing program into the safety of glyphosate, sparking concerns about chemical industry influence into what has been an independent research institution.
Read ArticlePortfolio companies have included Poppi, which was purchased by Pepsi last year for nearly $2 billion, and Once Upon a Farm, which is expected to go public this month.
Read ArticleAccording to a new paper from researchers at Harvard, the University of Michigan and Duke University, there are similarities in the production processes of UPFs and cigarettes, and in manufacturers’ efforts to optimize the “doses” of products and how quickly they act on reward pathways in the body.
Read ArticleThe funding comes from Future Food Fund, Portfolia Funds, Liberty Street Funds and others, and it values the company at a pre-money valuation of $4.5 billion.
Read ArticleThe $115 million cash deal, which involves Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra and Garden of Eatin’, with Snackruptors Inc. is expected to close this month.
Read ArticleMcDonald’s will buy 8 tons of acacia honey from Italian organic producers, a big win for pollinators.
Read ArticlePower Sustainable Lios has acquired Crofter’s Organic, a Canadian organic jams, jellies and fruit spreads producer.
Read ArticleThe transaction will give the purchaser Violet Foods, owned by Amphora Equity Partners, a deeper presence in tomatoes.
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