The better-for-you online discount grocer closed a round led by Upfront Ventures, with participation from Day One Ventures.
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The better-for-you online discount grocer closed a round led by Upfront Ventures, with participation from Day One Ventures.
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More evidence that men cannot afford to ignore organic.
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A phenomenal piece exposing the serious problems with lab-grown chicken. — (paywall)
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Glyphosate’s registration is illegal, says the petition filed by Center for Food Safety.
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$83M is remaining in unspent funds in the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.
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With this acquisition, FoodChain ID and its global entities are now a top five certifier for the USDA’s National Organic Program.
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“CPG companies are struggling to raise enough money to keep their business open,” said Jennifer Palmer, CEO and founder of lending company JPalmer Collective.
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A trove of internal Syngenta documents exposed years of corporate efforts to cover up evidence that paraquat can cause Parkinson’s disease.
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The H&M class action lawsuit says the products are made with “virgin synthetic, conventionally grown, and/or non-organic materials” even though the green tag claims they are made with recycled and/or organic materials.
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The two Chicago-based food retail brands plan to operate under a new entity, Outfox Hospitality, after the deal closes.
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The Aptamil owner has signed a letter of intent with Else Nutrition, a start-up making formula for babies and kids from almonds, buckwheat and tapioca.
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Miyoko’s Creamery is considering a sale of the company and exploring potential strategic partnerships, current CEO Stuard Kornauge revealed to shareholders in a letter.
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OrganicEye has (1) requested the USDA Office of Inspector General investigate the National Organic Program and (2) filed a formal legal complaint against CCOF, documenting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of contributions, advertising purchases, conference sponsorships and other payments over and above certification fees.
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A Missouri jury ordered Bayer to pay $1.56 billion to four plaintiffs who claimed the company’s Roundup weedkiller caused injuries, including cancer.
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KeHE’s data shows consumers want healthier, more convenient options.
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Horizon Organic has suspended sourcing from Lone Star Organic Dairy after PETA shared a whistleblower’s report of extreme animal suffering and mass deaths at the operation.
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A tiny victory amid a big loss.
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The lawyers said that GMO corn raises biosafety issues for human & animal health and the environment. They could not be more correct.
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Tradin Organic, one of the largest organic ingredient suppliers in the world, has been dealing with internal challenges after its former CEO, Gerard Versteegh, departed the company.
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MUST-READ: The dark truths about the pesticide-fueled pineapple industry in Costa Rica, where the UK and U.S. get most of its stock.
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Legislation to avert a government shutdown and extend the 2018 Farm Bill includes $8 million in funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
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From the Environmental Working Group’s latest tests, at least one pesticide residue was detected in 22 of the 58 conventional baby foods, and no pesticides were detected in any of the 15 organic products.
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Among other measures, congressional lawmakers are considering multiple proposals that would reverse bans on spraying super-toxic pesticides within 200 feet of elementary schools.
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