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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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 informed more business decisions and stay competitive in the organic milk market.
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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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A first-of-its-kind study in São Paulo reveals widespread pesticide contamination in rainwater poses ecological risks and challenges the safety of rainwater harvesting.
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UK-based RootWave has raised $15 million for its high-frequency electrical weed control technology.
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Sartori Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned company renowned for its award-winning artisan cheese, will join forces with Rumiano, which was established in 1919 and has built a legacy of producing premium, pasture-raised organic cheese and butter.
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A 2-year, multi-institutional and global research study reported that rats exposed to glyphosate doses that have been deemed “safe” by regulators for the human population, including children and pregnant women, were found to have caused 6 of the top 10 most common cancers in the world.
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Made possible through the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation, the funding will support small and mid-sized organic dairy producers.
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A medical study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that living within 1 mile of a golf course was associated with 126% increased odds of developing Parkinson’s disease, compared with individuals living more than 6 miles away from a golf course.
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Misfits Market has acquired The Rounds, a regional, member-based business that restocks essentials for shoppers using reusable packaging.
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The watchdog group lists the 10 top USDA-accredited certifiers that enforce both the spirit and the letter of federal law governing organics.
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This move — made without industry input and without consultation of the National Organic Standards Board — undermines the transparency and collaborative process that the organic community relies on to develop clear, consistent standards.
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