As if we needed another GMO-apple that doesn’t turn brown, the USDA has just approved a third version of this “apple”.
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As if we needed another GMO-apple that doesn’t turn brown, the USDA has just approved a third version of this “apple”.
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Here is an interesting analysis of the big food companies that are backing Clinton and/or Trump, and why.
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Here is a good inside look at Amy’s Drive Thru, the first drive-thru restaurant in the U.S. serving organic, local, vegetarian, and non-GMO fare.
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The Organic Trade Association has just released a new Global Trade Guide, which provides comprehensive and up-to-date market, policy and trade information on global organic markets.
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A California court has ruled that consumers can sue the USDA for how it implemented changes to the very important Sunset Rule, the process which allows synthetic substances in organic.
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Lundberg Family Farms has announced an expansion of its American-grown quinoa line with a new antique variety
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Very inspirational story! Dallas-based Paul Quinn College turned its football field into an organic farm and watched its students transform.
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Industry watchdog The Cornucopia Institute has filed a legal complaint against winemaker Bonterra Organic Vineyards, alleging organic misrepresentation.
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The CEO of Instacart has denied that it will sell to Whole Foods and claims that it will be profitable in 12 months.
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A very good analysis of what the Bayer/Monsanto merger means for the food system.
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After a year of waiting, consumers will now be able to purchase an organic version of the well-known sports drink Gatorade. Expect plenty of sugar, however.
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The organic industry in Denmark is absolutely booming, as it grew by 27% last year. Interestingly, many municipalities have made the switch to organic as well.
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Due to the fact that the DARK Act recently passed, The State of Vermont, the Grocery Manufacturers Association and others food groups have agreed to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging Vermont’s law which would have required GMOs to be labeled. Unfortunately for consumers, the federal law overrides the state law.
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Over 100 Nobel Laureates have pleaded with anti-GMO activists to stop fighting against GMOs and GMO ‘Golden Rice’ but The Union of Latin American Scientists Committed to Society and Nature (UCCSN-AL) has rejected this plea, saying that the technology is no longer valid.
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Industry veterans Bill Weiland, Duane Primozich, and Carole Buyers — who have had hits with Suja Juice and EPIC Bar — just closed on a $55M fund, which will make investments in early-stage natural and organic product companies.
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A class action lawsuit against organic infant formula brand Similac was thrown out by a federal judge.
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In order to grow Biodynamic certification, Demeter USA has partnered with SPINS, which should greatly increase its visibility in the marketplace.
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In what may be an absolute first for a U.S.-based organic food company, Amy’s is set to introduce some of its products in India.
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Very little has been discussed about where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stand on food issues but regardless who wins, it is not going to be good for organic.
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The Cornucopia Institute wants the U.S. Department of Justice to block the Danone/WhiteWave merger block because it would cause unfair competition in the organic dairy industry. If you agree, please sign the petition.
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For the second year in a row, Juice Press will be the official cold-pressed juice of the US Open Tennis Tournament in New York City. Both fans and players will have access to the company’s great organic juices at the country’s largest attended sporting event.
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One politician has taken a stand that this GMO-labeling bill that President Obama signed is unfair to consumers. He wants it repealed.
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One unintended consequence of a Brexit will be a jump in prices of organic food in Europe. Will this happen?
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Supermarkets are increasing initiatives, such as adding on-staff nutritionists, to attract the health-conscious shopper.
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