At the first-ever Organic Grower Summit in California, it was standing-room only at the breakout session discussing cannabis.
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At the first-ever Organic Grower Summit in California, it was standing-room only at the breakout session discussing cannabis.
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Going against what the State of California and the World Health Organization have said, the chemical-friendly EPA claims that glyphosate does not cause cancer.
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Months after Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods, a tremendous amount of uncertainty still exists as to how the centralized buying will impact small, local brands.
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As food sales continue to move online, supermarkets across the country are rushing to enlist start-ups such as Instacart and Shipt.
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Roly Nesi, the founder of Roar Beverages, was inspired to start his organic sports drink business while opening up distribution channels for AriZona Beverages in Asia.
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Acre Venture Partners, the venture capital arm of Campbell’s Soup, led a $13m round in Pilotworks — a WeWork for the food industry.
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In order to both help organic farmers and maintain a consistent supply of organic food to online retailers, the government in India is considering a proposal to act as a facilitator between the two parties.
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Credit insurer Coface said that organic farmers in France need to boost organic food production to meet the fast-growing demand or shoppers will increasingly turn to imports, which already accounts for 29% of the organic food consumed in the country.
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General Mills has given $735,000 to the National Wheat Foundation and the Soil Health Partnership in order to research soil health practices on wheat farms.
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Despite the fact that the company has seen an increase in sales since Whole Foods’ deep discounts over the past few months, CEO Amin Maredia is open to acquisition talks. This is very telling.
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The incredibly respected organic farmer Francis Thicke, who just ended his 5-year term on the National Organic Standards Board, gives his take on the real issues that the industry faces.
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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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