More than 90 farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and other states recently received “clawback” letters surrounding the 2022 bankruptcy of Iowa-based Global Processing, Incorporated.
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More than 90 farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and other states recently received “clawback” letters surrounding the 2022 bankruptcy of Iowa-based Global Processing, Incorporated.
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A new study out of Germany found that organic farming practices lead directly to lower parasite load and higher colony growth.
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Tracking the return on investment of pop-ups involves juggling multiple metrics, but food and beverages brands have a distinct advantage in leveraging sensory experiences to build lasting loyalty among consumers both in-person and digitally, experts say.
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A lawsuit filed by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, on behalf of a group of Texas farmers and ranchers, wants to hold the EPA accountable.
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According to the latest Census of Agriculture data, the number of U.S. organic farms has declined by nearly 5% over the past five years, from 18,166 in 2017 to 17,321 in 2022.
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According to a new study, younger generations are choosing organic produce with the hopes of boosting their health and happiness, as well as serving the environment.
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The Safe School Meals Act targets “toxic ingredients” on school trays across America, proposing standards that would keep kids safe from poisons that can’t be seen on the plate.
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A new EU requirement for the 2024/2025 school fruit program is that all schools in all countries receive a minimum of four organic products during school fruit weeks.
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To pull off the scam, they involved corrupt laboratories to provide false test results and forged documents to support their claims.
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The complaint alleges that the EPA is unlawfully withholding public records on pesticide decision-making.
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The chain will focus on Chicago and Dallas.
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Aurora Abad, secretary general of the Organic Processing and Trade Association, takes a look at the key issues in the coming years.
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The investment includes $70.4 million to support specialty crop production research and $50.5 million to support farmers and ranchers who grow and market organic products.
Read Article The Center for Biological Diversity, along with Center for Food Safety and Pesticide Action Network North America, sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to adequately protect more than 1,500 species of wildlife and plants from the insecticide malathion.
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A very disconcerting trend.
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More companies are incorporating these grains into their products to enhance nutrition and sustainability.
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After a yearlong hiatus, Amazon has begun to open new locations of its Fresh supermarket chain.
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A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Mondelēz International – alleging ‘false and deceptive marketing and sale of cocoa products that display its Cocoa Life logo’ – presents significant ramifications for the company, the broader food industry and consumers alike.
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Founded by Emily Griffith, the sprouted organic buckwheat brand closed a round led by Proterra Investment Partners.
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Mad Markets, a division of Mad Agriculture, is branching off into a whole new direction and is building processing units and infrastructure, which will link growers and buyers.
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A very troubling development.
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A very hopeful story about an organization that is helping farmers find an alternative to factory farming.
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Different studies have detected tiny shards and specks of plastics in human lungs, placentas, reproductive organs, livers, kidneys, knee and elbow joints, blood vessels and bone marrow.
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While the Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule is filling critical holes, it is also weighing heavily on certifiers and companies, some of whom are dropping out of organic because of it.
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