As part of the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership program, mentors will be paid $3,000 and mentees will receive a $500 stipend.
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As part of the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership program, mentors will be paid $3,000 and mentees will receive a $500 stipend.
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Barak Bar-Cohen said his experience at the better-for-you beverage brand fueled his desire to revamp supply chains with his new manufacturing company.
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In the new Bee-Friendly Retailer Scorecard from Friends of the Earth, progress on toxic pesticides is not moving fast enough to help save the bees. Very, very concerning.
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The European Council has stated that growing inflation, as well as high food and energy prices, led to reduced sales of organic food products in many EU markets in 2023.
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A new lawsuit alleges violation of federal law and a green light for organic fraud.
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It was widely expected that glyphosate would be renewed by the EU, but this proved not to be the case. The next vote on this comes in November.
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In a lawsuit represented by represented by Richman Law & Policy, Toxin Free USA filed a lawsuit against restaurant chain CAVA, alleging deceptive marketing of its food and business practices.
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Along with exploring M&A opportunities, KeHE will expand its play in fresh food and build a stronger relationship with Kroger.
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Senator Peter Welch of Vermont introduced the Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Reporting Yields Act (O DAIRY Act) to provide long-needed support for struggling organic dairy producers.
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Buckwheat, complex heat and women’s health are just a few of the trends highlighted by the retailer.
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After pleading guilty to wire fraud in connection with an organic crops conspiracy, a Minnesota farmer must now pay the price.
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The goal of the 4-year project is to equip organic growers and industry stakeholders with science-based tools and training to enable them to comply with organic agriculture rules and food safety best practices and requirements.
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Products made with the ingredient are growing in popularity, but domestic manufacturers are in “grave peril,” producer Puris claims.
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Congress did not pass this critical omnibus bill by the September 30th deadline. Here’s what to expect.
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A complete travesty. The EPA continues to ignore the real world danger of whole pesticide formulations, putting chemical companies (again) ahead of consumers.
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Launching in late October/early November, this year-long program is designed to help CPG brands transition to organic, climate-smart agriculture.
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The Canada Organic Trade Association calls on the government to reverse its decision on voluntary disclosure of gene-edited seeds and food.
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Indigenous farmers from southern Mexico are organizing and creating seed banks to defend their traditional maize.
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California became the first state to ban four chemicals used in well-known candies and other foods, including the red dye No. 3.
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The law’s implementation will put Ukrainian legislation in line with European Union GMO legislation.
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Researchers at a top Mexican agricultural university showed the progress they had made in producing more non-GM yellow corn seeds to help replace imported grain from the U.S. that is at the center of a major bilateral trade dispute.
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Trailhead Capital, a mission-driven venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado, has successfully closed its inaugural fund, the Trailhead Capital Regeneration Fund I, with commitments totaling approximately $50 million.
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In a second round of payments, USDA will provide additional assistance to organic dairy producers on top of the $15m that was paid out in the first round. Even still, this will hardly be enough.
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Major food companies are making “more promises than progress” on regenerative agriculture, according to an analysis from the Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return investor network.
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