Keith Meister’s Corvex Management has taken a large stake in Danone, the owner of WhiteWave, and will most likely agitate for a sale of the company.
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Keith Meister’s Corvex Management has taken a large stake in Danone, the owner of WhiteWave, and will most likely agitate for a sale of the company.
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USF has purchased Bolinas’ Star Route Farms, the oldest continuously certified organic grower in California, and intends to use the property for research, field learning and community education.
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New biochemical research coming out of The European Commission’s Joint Research Center could help commercialize technology that would identify organic vs. conventional produce, thereby reducing food fraud.
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While Whole Foods sought to differentiate itself with its high standards for chicken, competitors have since followed suit and raised their standards as well, offering similar products.
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Dutch organic egg producers are reeling, after learning that a supposedly ‘natural’ insecticide contained a chemical that is harmful to humans. The financial and reputational damage is significant.
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With so much VC money chasing “hot” food deals, segments of the financial services industry are looking to make much-needed investments in regenerative, organic and Biodynamic agriculture.
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Fellow Brown University alum Tyler Gage discusses his experience of building an organic tea business in Ecuador, which is documented in his new book Fully Alive.
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In Canada, five tons of genetically-engineered salmon have been sold. Yet, since GMO-labels are not required, no one knows what they are eating.
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It took Albert Straus, a pioneer in organic dairy farming, eight years to convert a 33,000 pound International Harvester semi-truck into an all-electric hauler.
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Former television host Cui Yongyuan receives constant death threats because of his fervent anti-GMO activism.
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Accused of falsely labeling its products as organic, Babyganics has settled a class action lawsuit for $2.2 million.
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Rep. Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced a ‘Homegrown Organic’ bill into Congress, which would help American farmers transition to organic and boost U.S. production.
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In a rare interivew, Andy and Rachel Berliner discuss their decades in the organic food movement.
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Venerable chocolate brand Green & Black’s will not use the organic or fair trade certification for its new bar in the UK. Instead, it will use Cocoa Life.
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In next year’s Farm Bill, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is seeking to include a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, the chemicals that many people believe are responsible for the decline in the bee population.
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It appears that Monsanto will stop at nothing to influence the media and scientific research, all with the goal of protecting profits for its multi-billion dollar RoundUp herbicide.
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Outdoor gear and organic food company Patagonia is taking a real stance when it comes to environmental issues and social justice. So inspirational.
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CircleUp, which has helped CPG start-ups raise millions in equity capital, will now be making direct loans to companies as well.
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Phenomenal news! Aramark, which services the cafeterias of more than 85% of Fortune 500 companies, will be featuring more locally-sourced and organic ingredients.
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Through its very savvy use of Instagram, Daily Harvest, a NYC-based smoothie and soup start-up, has built a burgeoning brand and attracted investment from Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams.
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In another sign that CEO Denise Morrison really “gets it”, Campbell’s has partnered with Brooklyn Foodworks, an early-stage food incubator in New York City.
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EPIC Founders Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest discuss how the company is aiming to be a model for regenerative agriculture on its new farm in Central Texas.
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The Inter-American Commission for Organic Agriculture, a group of 19 countries in the Americas, recently met in Oregon for four days to share knowledge and discuss trade.
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Farmers are very worried that Amazon will push the price of food down to a level that is not sustainable for their livelihoods.
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