Despite the fact that some companies may be feeling “certification fatigue,” Glyphosate Residue-Free is taking hold, largely because glyphosate remains such a ubiquitous problem.
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Despite the fact that some companies may be feeling “certification fatigue,” Glyphosate Residue-Free is taking hold, largely because glyphosate remains such a ubiquitous problem.
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In court documents released last week, it was revealed that Monsanto’s own scientists knew of the potential cancer risks that Roundup posed.
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Austin-based Veggie Noodle Co., an organic spiralized vegetable company, has received a minority investment from Encore Consumer Capital, and the funds will be used to expand capacity.
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Not only is finding the next generation of organic farmers a challenge, but financing the purchase of existing organic farms is a serious obstacle as well.
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Thrive Market has become the leading e-commerce platform in the natural and organic space, and its founder discusses the company’s key to growth, its private label strategy, and why educational content is so important.
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Sheryl O’Loughlin, CEO of REBBL, one of hottest organic brands in the industry, and Duane Primozich, one of the main investors in REBBL, explain how being vulnerable with each other has made for a stronger partnership.
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Leading Democrats in Washington are not only pushing the USDA for a tough GMO-labeling rule, but they are urging the agency to meet the July 28, 2018 deadline.
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Annie’s has just rolled out a national TV ad campaign, with the goal of trying to authentically tell the story of this 30-year-old beloved brand.
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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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