Some distressing news out of Israel, where researchers say they have detected a successful ‘genome editing event’ in the cannabis plant, signaling the advent of GMO for cultivation.
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Some distressing news out of Israel, where researchers say they have detected a successful ‘genome editing event’ in the cannabis plant, signaling the advent of GMO for cultivation.
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With business booming during the pandemic, Thrive Market’s CEO/co-founder Nick Green says the company is “barely scratching the surface.”
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Bob Kirchoff, the CEO of Organic Valley, discusses policy changes needed to ensure a healthy business climate and certainty for organic dairy family farmers.
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The Grocery Manufacturing Association was accused of not disclosing where its contributions to the 2013 “No on 522” campaign came from.
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Activists say the pesticide industry’s calculated move is straight from the tobacco playbook.
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Differentiated design for online sales and digital restaurant concepts are a few of the food trends that have emerged from COVID-19.
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In Canada, there is a new app that helps diversified organic farmers track their farm and renew their certifications.
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Available starting on Friday and running until December 20th, Dr. Bronner’s will be offering a cannabis-scented fragrance of its classic bar soap on behalf of a new campaign for Sun+Earth Certified, a program inspired by and aligned with the Regenerative Organic Certified standard but tailored to the way cannabis is grown and produced. David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s, explains why his company supports the Sun+Earth certification.
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The maker of organic, plant-based formulas used in the treatment of chronic illnesses has raised $51 million from Goldman Sachs, Kaiser Permanente Ventures and existing individual investors.
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A close look at OrgHive, the leading digital marketing platform for reaching organic consumers in China.
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A federal court ruled that the FDA violated the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act when approving GE-salmon.
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My analysis of what this deal means for both companies.
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With surging virus cases, cold weather and holidays driving food demand, CPG companies have added new lines and increased warehouse space after recent panic buying.
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Led by current investors S2G Ventures and Acre Venture Partners, with participation from Once Upon a Farm’s John Foraker, Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud and others, the California-based organic gardening company has secured a new round of financing.
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A few of the top trends include home-cooking inspired by restaurant cuisine and purpose-driven purchasing.
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The nationwide shelter-in-place orders have led to a surge in purchases of certified organic foods, with much of the growth coming from industrial-scale farms.
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Regardless of who is finally declared the winner of the election, policy changes over the last four years will have long-term impacts on the food system — from the farm economy to food access.
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Through its own investigation, the Global Organic Textile Standard has obtained substantial evidence confirming rumors of systematic fraud of organic cotton production.
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Bt GMO crops aren’t working. What a surprise.
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In a reprehensible act, the EPA has reapproved the super-toxic chemical atrazine, and the Center for Food Safety has taken legal action to reverse this decision.
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Bananas continue to lead in volume sales, representing 18% of all organic produce volume, while packaged salads reign supreme in dollar sales, accounting for 17% of all organic produce dollars.
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According to the USDA’s Organic Survey released last week, sales of organic commodities grew 31% since 2016, but total organic acreage remains stubbornly stuck at less than 1% of overall farmland.
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Is it any wonder that approximately 50% of Americans will get cancer?
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A look at how General Mills is leveraging its market power to spur change on farms, both big and small.
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