Similar bills in many states throughout the Midwest are advancing in legislatures.
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Similar bills in many states throughout the Midwest are advancing in legislatures.
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The European Court of Justice issued a judgment concerning the labeling of organic products and the use of the EU organic label, something that could have lasting implications for trade into the EU market under the U.S./EU organic equivalence agreement.
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Activists say that the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement tribunal undermines Mexico’s authority to protect its health and environment.
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It was also discovered that v-Fluence was funded by U.S. tax dollars via a 3rd party.
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The Non-GMO Project was spurred to introduce this certification because it found that 85% of shoppers want to avoid UPFs.
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Pennsylvania State Police said approximately 100,000 eggs were taken from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics’ distribution trailer, and an investigation is ongoing.
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An organic hazelnut farmer from Oregon, Bruce Kaiser, discusses his lawsuit against the USDA.
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Data obtained from the EPA show that there are significant health risks associated with neonicotinoid pesticides, particularly for children and pregnant women.
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In a round led by Patagonia’s venture fund Tin Shed Ventures, the company is developing a rapid testing and data insights platform to measure and map nutrient density in whole foods, from meat and milk to fresh produce.
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The pause on the $85 million Organic Market Development Grant program and the $100 million Transition to the Organic Partnership Program has jolted farmers, nonprofits and businesses struggling to make planting and hiring decisions. Even if the pause on funding is lifted, it could put farmers out of business.
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Refrigerated items increased 7.5%, and general food and beverages saw growth of approximately 4%, according to Circana’s data.
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Essential oils, such as cinnamon bark, clove, peppermint, rosemary and thyme, are being evaluated for their antimicrobial properties and ability to form coatings that reduce dehydration and spoilage.
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Industry sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or, more optimistically, an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging.
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IFOAM – Organics International General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the statement “Elevating Truly Regenerative Agriculture – Statement from the Organic Movement,” providing members, partners and regenerative actors with valuable perspectives from the organic movement on current regenerative initiatives and claims.
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Kailee Tkacz Buller recently served as the president & chief executive officer of the National Oilseed Processors Association and the Edible Oil Producers Association, in addition to having previously held numerous leadership roles across the USDA in the first Trump administration.
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The move means new leadership for both natural and organic, as UNFI continues to attempt to right the ship as a company.
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The National Organic Standard Bill, if passed, would make Australia the final country in the OECD to create a legal definition of the word “organic”.
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A massive victory for the chemical industry, who will now have further ammunition to co-opt this term and create greater confusion in the marketplace.
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PFAS in sewage sludge applied to farmland can cause cancer and other diseases in people who (1) live near farm fields where the sludge is applied or (2) consume tainted milk, beef or other foods from these farms.
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Big Ag having such tremendous influence in D.C. makes it exceedingly challenging for organic.
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For the Minneapolis-based retailer, organic fruits and vegetables account for 20% of the retailer’s overall produce dollar sales, and organic bananas account for 33% of the company’s total banana activity.
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An additional $8.7 million was given to help dairy producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, bringing total Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program 2024 payments to more than $31 million.
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The topics addressed by the rule include mushroom substrate composition and labeling requirements for organic pet food.
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For a food product to qualify as “healthy,” it has to contain certain amounts of at least one of the food groups included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and it also has to fall below certain limits on added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.
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