In a huge victory, Mexico has banned the commercialization of its Monsanto’s GMO-soy in seven states.
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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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Without advance warning, online grocer Door to Door Organics closed down last week, unable to raise additional capital to fund operations.
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Organic tea company Traditional Medicinals has purchased Urban Moonshine, a Vermont-based bitters and tonic brand that generates $2 million in annual revenues.
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It has been reported that Nestle is one of several suitors who may make a bid for natural & organic food company Hain Celestial.
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An inspirational profile of Priscilla Tsai, who left Wall Street in order to build Cocokind, a USDA certified organic skincare brand based in San Francisco.
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Not only will Whole Foods start selling devices such as Alexa, but these pop-up shops will allow you try them out in the store as well.
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U.S. Congress recently appropriated $3 million to fund the Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative, which will promote the “safety and benefits of crop biotechnology.”
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In a bid to decrease oversight of gene-edited foods and to placate major seed companies, the USDA has withdrawn a proposal to create badly needed and updated biotech regulations.
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In a massive blow to Monsanto and the chemical industry, the EU has rejected a 5-year reauthorization of the widely-used herbicide.
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The Canada Organic Trade Association is reporting that 66% of Canadian shoppers are spending at least some of their weekly grocery budget on organic items, with millennials leading this trend.
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Organic fresh produce sales topped $1.16 billion for the third quarter of 2017, with packaged salads, herb/spices and bananas seeing the biggest growth.
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According to a new study by Packaged Facts, Amazon has an 18% market share of all online food and beverage sales, with Walmart in second place at 9%.
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In its continued attempt to undermine the integrity of organic, the USDA has pushed back the implementation of the Organic Animal Welfare Standards to 2018, saying that its costs may outweigh its benefits.
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Floral flavors and super powders top the list of Whole Foods’ trends for 2018.
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