Legislation in the State of Washington is moving forward to establish a first-in-the-nation Organic Action Plan to “expand opportunities for organic, regenerative, climate-smart and sustainable producers.”
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Legislation in the State of Washington is moving forward to establish a first-in-the-nation Organic Action Plan to “expand opportunities for organic, regenerative, climate-smart and sustainable producers.”
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Kraft Heinz, Hershey and Molson Coors are among the firms looking for deals to boost sales and get them more exposure in fast-growing categories.
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A stunning endorsement for organic from the leader of India.
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Research from NSF demonstrates the growing demand for cleaner choices and third-party certification for skincare, cosmetics and soaps, among other products.
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Bloomberg is reporting that the Berkeley, California-based organic food company is working with banks on a potential listing.
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In a round led by Alive Ventures and Desert Bloom, CEO/founder Heather K. Terry and her team will use the funds to fuel expansion and deepen farmer partnerships worldwide.
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A very concerning development, especially since this could be done virtually at almost no expense. No new date has been given.
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Farmers, organic organizations and the Organic Farmers Association will be in the nation’s capital on March 4th to advocate for supportive policies on key issues, including the next Farm Bill, USDA funding freezes and fraudulent imports.
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Europe has historically had a very cautious view of GMOs. Tragically, that may be ending with the possible deregulation of gene-edited crops.
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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.
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The trend towards more extreme-weather events will continue to hit crop yields and create price spikes, Inverto says.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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With 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.
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In 2025, up to 10 Iroquois Valley growers will receive free access to Rodale Institute’s services to support their organic transition.
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According 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.
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Dr. 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.
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Similar bills in many states throughout the Midwest are advancing in legislatures.
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The 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.
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Activists say that the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement tribunal undermines Mexico’s authority to protect its health and environment.
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It was also discovered that v-Fluence was funded by U.S. tax dollars via a 3rd party.
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The Non-GMO Project was spurred to introduce this certification because it found that 85% of shoppers want to avoid UPFs.
Read Article Pennsylvania State Police said approximately 100,000 eggs were taken from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics’ distribution trailer, and an investigation is ongoing.
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An organic hazelnut farmer from Oregon, Bruce Kaiser, discusses his lawsuit against the USDA.
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