Organic farmers in Minnesota have an interesting and old strategy to manage weeds — flamethrowers.
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Organic farmers in Minnesota have an interesting and old strategy to manage weeds — flamethrowers.
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In its approval of GMO ‘Golden Rice’, the FDA said that this crop does not meet the nutritional requirements to make a health claim. This is a significant blow to advocates of Golden Rice who said that it would provide increased amounts of Vitamin A.
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NYC-based Soozy’s, a maker of paleo and grain-free muffins, has landed an investment from AccelFoods and BIGR Ventures.
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Instead of plastic stickers, a laser mark indicating organic has been introduced in Europe. Yet, concerns remain whether consumers will embrace this new technology.
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A fascinating and very important study is being conducted on glyphosate levels detected on tree bark.
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Nutiva founder/CEO and hemp pioneer John Roulac discusses the pending legislation in Congress which would legalize industrial hemp farming and what it would mean for the industry.
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With its purchase of the Nebraska-based brand of organic fresh chicken, Smart Chicken, Tyson Foods is deepening its commitment to its organic food strategy.
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Two companies hope to use blockchain as a way to incentivize regenerative farming practices, all with the goal of capturing carbon from the environment. The question is: will it work?
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Why farmers are making the switch to organic corn and soy, and the market challenges that remain.
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Backed by many organic food and beverage companies who use HPP technology, including founder member Suja, the Cold Pressure Council has launched its marketing campaign to make consumers aware of Cold Pressure Certification.
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Rice, a staple food for billions of people around the world, could become much less nutritious if the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment continues to surge.
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Bare Foods, a manufacturer of organic and Non-GMO fruit and vegetable snacks, has just agreed to be purchased by Pepsi for nearly $200M.
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A federal judge said he lacked jurisdiction in the case over a change to the USDA’s Sunset Rule, which now makes it harder to remove synthetic ingredients from organic.
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Exploiting a legal loophole, the UK will grow gene-edited plants that aim to produce extra amounts of Omega-3s.
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The OTA has launched a 3-month anti-fraud pilot program which utilizes a “best practices guide,” and the 11 participants represent the entire organic supply chain.
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With the USDA’s new plan to crack down on fraud, the question is whether it has the political will to enforce the rules on the industry’s largest and most influential companies.
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Using internal correspondence within Monsanto, a plaintiff in California is contending that Monsanto knew for decades that its weedkiller product was carcinogenic.
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An interesting analysis of how big CPG companies and mass retailers gained market share together and are now losing it together.
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People close to the company have been saying for many months that Whole Foods’ GMO-labeling initiative would not meet the 2018 deadline that it set five years ago. In a letter to suppliers, Whole Foods explained that the delay was caused by potential confusion that its own GMO-labeling program would have with the federally mandated one.
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Super-hot brand REBBL has just raised $20M to fund its growth. This also means that the company’s social mission of fighting against human slavery and exploitation, via the Not for Sale organization, will have more resources to help continue this very important work. Fantastic news!
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In a very positive development, the amount of organic farmland in the UK is seeing positive growth for the first time since 2011. However, just like in the U.S., organic feed for animals remains a real challenge.
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It has been uncovered that scientists overseeing a GMO-mosquito test in the Cayman Islands said that the project was not a success, contrary to what the company claims. Is anyone the least bit surprised?
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Fearing for the health of their families, Iowa residents are suing the state over emissions from industrial pig operations, also known as CAFOs.
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Environmental group A Plastic Planet has launched a new plastic-free certification, which requires brands to use packaging that is 99% plastic-free.
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