Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced The Homegrown Organic Act of 2017, which will expand opportunities for farmers seeking to transition to organic and provide technical and financial assistance throughout their transition period.
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Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced The Homegrown Organic Act of 2017, which will expand opportunities for farmers seeking to transition to organic and provide technical and financial assistance throughout their transition period.
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As the demand for cannabis explodes and the environmental consequences become more severe, a push is being made to get farmers to start incorporating regenerative organic farming practices.
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Groundwater pollution, infrastructure burdens and noxious smells have caused many American farm towns to oppose Big Ag’s meat processing plants.
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U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) call for greater organic research funding in order to meet the industry’s skyrocketing demand.
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Having recently acquired Chameleon Cold-Brew, Nestle has spent $2.3 billion to purchase Atrium Innovations, which owns the organic vitamin and meal replacement brand Garden of Life.
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Led by Jeff Merkley (D-OR), eleven U.S. senators have called for on-packaging GMO labels and that QR codes should not be used as a replacement until there is widespread internet access across the country.
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The former CEO of KeVita has launched a new platform to invest in and accelerate the growth of better-for-you food and beverage brands.
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Hain Celestial has acquired the British maple syrup and natural sweetener company Clarks UK Ltd. Terms were not disclosed.
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Gunnar Lovelace, the founder of e-commerce leader Thrive Market, discusses how his company has gone zero-waste in two of its fulfillment centers.
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Politico takes a look at how the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the main lobbying group of Big Food, has lost its way.
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Seeking to differentiate itself from other organic HPP baby food companies, Little Spoon is now offering customized nutrition plans.
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With Amy’s Kitchen having turned 30, founders Rachel and Andy Berliner discuss what’s ahead for their company — whose revenues are now approximately $500 million.
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In a crowded market for certifications, the glyphosate-free labels are gaining real traction with brands.
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In a huge victory, Mexico has banned the commercialization of its Monsanto’s GMO-soy in seven states.
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Bell & Evans, a supplier to Whole Foods Market, is in the process of tripling its capacity in order to meet the explosive demand for organic chicken.
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For the very first time, the Soil Association in the UK has launched an organic food hub for Christmas.
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According to a recent study from New Hope, 2/3rds of Millennials polled said they would pay more for responsibly-produced food.
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In a surprise and controversial twist, Germany served as a key vote in extending the license for the controversial weedkiller for five more years.
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USDA tests have shown that Diestel Turkey, a popular brand of turkeys sold at Whole Foods, contains FDA-prohibited drugs, which have toxic effects on humans.
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What being acquired will do to a company — Whole Foods is now on track to grow at the fastest rate in several years.
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In its goal to reduce carbon emissions and to increase transparency for consumers, Danone has partnered with the French government to support regenerative agriculture.
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Researchers in Australia claim to have developed a genetically-engineered banana to stop Tropical Race 4, a fungal disease impacting banana plantations around the world. I have no doubt that there will be plenty of unintended side effects.
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With the NOSB refusing to forbid hydroponics in organic, it appears that litigation may be imminent.
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The new regulations aim to harmonize rules on organic production throughout the EU, reduce red tape, and make it easier for new products to get certification.
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