In what seems to be a growing pattern, Monsanto is sued for illegal herbicide use which caused serious crop damage. This time, the largest peach farmer in Missouri is taking the seed giant to court.
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In what seems to be a growing pattern, Monsanto is sued for illegal herbicide use which caused serious crop damage. This time, the largest peach farmer in Missouri is taking the seed giant to court.
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Facing conditions not particularly conducive to growing organic tomatoes, farmers in Florida are taking on the challenge.
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For schools in France, a law was just passed that requires 40% of its food to be local & seasonal and 20% to be certified organic. Lucky kids!
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said that the proposed animal welfare standards may not get passed under the Obama administration, which puts these rules in real jeopardy.
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An excellent recap of the extremely controversial hearings that took place last week in Washington, D.C., regarding the link between cancer and glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the world.
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Seeking to expand its lunch offerings, Starbucks will begin a regional rollout of organic soup in the spring.
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Tom Chappell, who started Tom’s of Maine toothpaste and sold it to Palmolive for $100 million, will be opening up two Ramblers Way stores in New Hampshire, which sell organic clothing.
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Myron Ebell, Trump’s leader EPA advisor, doesn’t think pesticides are bad for you.
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In further consolidation in the organic chicken sector, Pilgrim’s Pride has acquired GNP Company for $350 million.
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The first ever Organic Vegetable Production Conference will take place in Madison, Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on February 3rd and 4th.
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An incredibly inspiring story – Lancaster Food Company looks to hire ex-offenders and hopes to offer these individuals a second chance.
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Center for Food Safety and other non-profit groups sue the FDA over the fast-tracked and irresponsible approval of GMO mosquitos in Florida.
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Errol Schweizer, one of the industry’s most accomplished and respected figures, discusses the latest organic/natural trends and GMO legislation.
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Organic, drinkable gazpacho company Tio Gazpacho has inked a multi-faceted partnership with Jose Andres, the most acclaimed Spanish chef in the U.S.
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Maple Hill Creamery, the producer of organic, grass-fed dairy products, has just sold a minority stake in its business to private equity firm Sunrise Strategic Partners.
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Whole Foods is employing two new strategies in its stores – craft beer and restaurants -to keep its competitors at bay.
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Leading organic dairy company Organic Valley has teamed up with major food company Dean Foods to help grow the Organic Valley brand in the marketplace.
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Former basketball star Ray Allen is making noise off the court, this time for his burgeoning organic restaurant business called Grown.
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A handful of organic companies, including Nutiva, Annie’s and Dr. Bronner’s, are leading the way in regenerative agriculture as a way to mitigate climate change.
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There is a legal explanation as to why cannabis, even if grown to USDA organic standards, cannot be called ‘organic’.
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A U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that local government in Hawaii can prohibit the planting of GMOs, recognizing the potential harm of these crops to farmers and the environment.
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Pepsi has officially announced its acquisition of probiotic drinks company KeVita, although financial terms were not disclosed. Rumors, however, put it in the $500m range.
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Based on recent studies, millennials are becoming a the main driver of growth in organic — a very important and promising trend for the industry.
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Vanity Fair gives us a fascinating look at the latest with Sarma Melngailis, founder of Pure Food & Wine, who is now facing 15 years in prison for grand larceny and fraud.
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