The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.
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The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.
Read ArticleThe trend towards more extreme-weather events will continue to hit crop yields and create price spikes, Inverto says.
Read ArticleThe area of organic agricultural land in the European Union increased to 17.7 million hectares, representing 10.9% of the total farmland, a new study revealed.
Read ArticleThe round was led by B2 partners, with other investors including Big Idea Ventures, Everywhere Ventures, X Factor Ventures, Women’s Equity Lab Silicon Valley and Babylist.
Read ArticleWith the addition of over 90 family farms and a modern processing facility in Iowa, this combination will support Pete & Gerry’s growth, especially across the Midwest and West.
Read ArticleIn 2025, up to 10 Iroquois Valley growers will receive free access to Rodale Institute’s services to support their organic transition.
Read ArticleAccording to an Acosta Group report, a majority of shoppers believe it is important for their groceries and household goods to be natural or organic, but a substantial share are unsure of what those terms mean when it comes to the products they encounter.
Read ArticleDr. Nancy Beck is credited with leading a wide-ranging pushback against chemical regulations during the first Trump administration, and she rewrote rules that made it harder to track the health consequences of a “forever chemical” linked to cancer.
Read ArticleSimilar bills in many states throughout the Midwest are advancing in legislatures.
Read ArticleThe European Court of Justice issued a judgment concerning the labeling of organic products and the use of the EU organic label, something that could have lasting implications for trade into the EU market under the U.S./EU organic equivalence agreement.
Read ArticleActivists say that the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement tribunal undermines Mexico’s authority to protect its health and environment.
Read ArticleIt was also discovered that v-Fluence was funded by U.S. tax dollars via a 3rd party.
Read ArticleThe Non-GMO Project was spurred to introduce this certification because it found that 85% of shoppers want to avoid UPFs.
Read ArticlePennsylvania State Police said approximately 100,000 eggs were taken from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics’ distribution trailer, and an investigation is ongoing.
Read ArticleAn organic hazelnut farmer from Oregon, Bruce Kaiser, discusses his lawsuit against the USDA.
Read ArticleData obtained from the EPA show that there are significant health risks associated with neonicotinoid pesticides, particularly for children and pregnant women.
Read ArticleIn a round led by Patagonia’s venture fund Tin Shed Ventures, the company is developing a rapid testing and data insights platform to measure and map nutrient density in whole foods, from meat and milk to fresh produce.
Read ArticleThe pause on the $85 million Organic Market Development Grant program and the $100 million Transition to the Organic Partnership Program has jolted farmers, nonprofits and businesses struggling to make planting and hiring decisions. Even if the pause on funding is lifted, it could put farmers out of business.
Read ArticleRefrigerated items increased 7.5%, and general food and beverages saw growth of approximately 4%, according to Circana’s data.
Read ArticleEssential oils, such as cinnamon bark, clove, peppermint, rosemary and thyme, are being evaluated for their antimicrobial properties and ability to form coatings that reduce dehydration and spoilage.
Read ArticleIndustry sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or, more optimistically, an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging.
Read ArticleIFOAM – Organics International General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the statement “Elevating Truly Regenerative Agriculture – Statement from the Organic Movement,” providing members, partners and regenerative actors with valuable perspectives from the organic movement on current regenerative initiatives and claims.
Read ArticleKailee Tkacz Buller recently served as the president & chief executive officer of the National Oilseed Processors Association and the Edible Oil Producers Association, in addition to having previously held numerous leadership roles across the USDA in the first Trump administration.
Read ArticleThe move means new leadership for both natural and organic, as UNFI continues to attempt to right the ship as a company.
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