According to data released by NielsenIQ, this figure underscores the impact supply chain challenges have had on food retailers.
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According to data released by NielsenIQ, this figure underscores the impact supply chain challenges have had on food retailers.
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Nestlé’s health science division is buying a majority stake in Orgain, a maker of protein powders, shakes and bars, for an undisclosed amount.
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Similar to The Washington Post’s story a few years ago about fraudulent organic grains from Turkey and Ukraine, this article exposes just how easy it is for bad actors in India to manipulate the USDA’s antiquated and porous paper-based system. Here is the response to the NYT article from the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
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The fast-growing company secured its Series A round, led by industry veterans and entrepreneurs Clayton Christopher and Brian Goldberg.
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The owner of Monsanto has just signed a deal with a Canadian company to develop organic biologicals in Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and The Middle East.
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California accounts for nearly 20% of US organic farms and acreage.
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Some factory workers who make meals at the family business describe an unforgiving workplace that pushes them past the point of injury.
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Justice prevails! The Washington Supreme Court has narrowly upheld an $18 million fine levied against an association of large food brands that funneled dark money into a state political campaign.
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Organic Valley just took on a handful of small organic dairies that were recently cut by Maple Hill Creamery.
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The company has seen its sales soar, increasing at a 55% compound annual growth rate.
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While farming coffee will be more challenging in a warmer climate, some countries will be able to grow more cashews and avocados, a new study finds.
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U.S. sales of organic fresh produce surpassed $9 billion for 2021, the first time the market has reached that mark, but didn’t match the double-digit gain from the previous year.
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PFAS were found in the soil, well water and produce of an organic farm in Maine, causing serious concern throughout the entire state.
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RBC Capital Markets gives an interesting analysis of the plant-based investment space.
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It’s very reasonable to think that the number is the same in the U.S. — and particularly worrisome since glyphosate is known to “cause to cancer.”
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Flying Embers, a producer of organic hard kombucha and hard seltzer products, announced today the successful closing of a $20M Series C round, led by Beam Suntory.
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In conjunction with the American Farmland Trust and California Certified Organic Farmers, this initiative will support historically underserved farming communities in California to expand acreage of organic farmland.
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Millennials have now become the category’s largest consumer, seeking products made with fewer and more premium ingredients.
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American consumers have pushed sales to record levels, with retail experiencing growth of more than 5% a quarter.
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With the creation of a $25M pilot fund — with hopes to scale it to $500M — Farmers Business Network and the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund are trying to incentivize farmers to adopt more sustainable growing methods.
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Because supply chains are made of people.
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Attempting to redefine convenience for the modern consumer, Foxtrot just closed a $100M funding, led by D1 Capital Partners.
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A look at the growing influence of the LA-based grocery chain.
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Germany’s new agriculture minister said that “junk prices” drive “farms into ruin, prevent more animal welfare, promote the extinction of species and pollute the climate.”
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