It was also discovered that v-Fluence was funded by U.S. tax dollars via a 3rd party.
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It 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.
Read ArticleThe National Organic Standard Bill, if passed, would make Australia the final country in the OECD to create a legal definition of the word “organic”.
Read ArticleA massive victory for the chemical industry, who will now have further ammunition to co-opt this term and create greater confusion in the marketplace.
Read ArticlePFAS in sewage sludge applied to farmland can cause cancer and other diseases in people who (1) live near farm fields where the sludge is applied or (2) consume tainted milk, beef or other foods from these farms.
Read ArticleBig Ag having such tremendous influence in D.C. makes it exceedingly challenging for organic.
Read ArticleFor the Minneapolis-based retailer, organic fruits and vegetables account for 20% of the retailer’s overall produce dollar sales, and organic bananas account for 33% of the company’s total banana activity.
Read ArticleAn additional $8.7 million was given to help dairy producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, bringing total Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program 2024 payments to more than $31 million.
Read ArticleThe topics addressed by the rule include mushroom substrate composition and labeling requirements for organic pet food.
Read ArticleFor a food product to qualify as “healthy,” it has to contain certain amounts of at least one of the food groups included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and it also has to fall below certain limits on added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.
Read ArticleAs a result of Salmonella, the Costco egg recall affects the Kirkland Signature brand, organic pasture-raised eggs. Handsome Brook Farms first issued the voluntary recall in late November.
Read ArticleThe Non-GMO and organic producer of crackers, cookies, snack bars and baking mixes was acquired by Flowers Foods.
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