While online sales were booming, physical store sales experienced a revenue drop of 13% to $3.8 billion during Q2.
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While online sales were booming, physical store sales experienced a revenue drop of 13% to $3.8 billion during Q2.
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Last week, we discussed the USDA’s preview of a proposed rule to fight organic fraudulent organic imported grains. Now that proposed rule has been officially published in the Federal Registrar.
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This move was done in response to Brazil’s approval of genetically-engineered sugarcane using recombinant DNA technology.
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A bill led by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) would ban chlorpyrifos, neonicotinoids and paraquat.
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The two mission-driven companies have collaborated on a limited-edition collection with styles that feature 100% organic cotton uppers and lining, as well as Green EVA outsoles derived from sugarcane.
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A lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety against the USDA argues that the 2019 GMO labeling regulation will leave the majority of GMO-derived foods unlabeled, discriminate against tens of millions of Americans, prohibit the use of the widely known terms “GMO” and “GE”, and prohibit retailers from providing more information to consumers.
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A new loyalty program for shoppers that are purchasing organic and better-for-you products.
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According to a new report from IRI and the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, products with a sustainability claim have continued to drive growth during the pandemic.
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Despite the fact that Fidel Castro was a harsh critic of GMOs, the country is now officially allowing them.
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A new startup founded by natural meat industry pioneer Bill Niman will test for 95% of the most common antibiotics and other adulterants administered via feed and water.
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Mexico has created a roadmap for the gradual reduction of the use of toxic herbicide until it reaches a total ban in 2024.
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During the pandemic, organic meat and frozen foods have seen some of the largest increases versus last year.
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The company’s annual sales have been growing by 400% on average since its inception in 2015.
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HumanCo, a healthy living and sustainability-focused holding company started by Hu co-founder Jason Karp, has acquired a controlling interest in the organic, plant-based ice cream producer.
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With this new funding, the company will be able to deliver organic, affordable groceries to more customers across the East Coast, throughout the South and into the Midwest.
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Animal proteins will become less of a center-of-the-plate staple for many consumers, according to Mintel, which attributes the shift to the ability to meet protein needs from a wider variety of sources.
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According to a new study, conventional U.S. milk contains growth hormones, antibiotics and low to elevated levels of pesticides not found in organic milk.
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The USDA has missed its federally-mandated date to finalize the Origin of Livestock rule, whose absence is devastating many organic dairy farmers.
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According to a report from Brick Meets Click, contact-less shopping method is becoming more integral for a broader consumer base.
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The pesticide treadmill is getting more dangerous.
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In Truckee, California, Raley’s has opened its first Raley’s O-N-E (organics, nutrition and education) location.
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AquaBounty, the genetically-engineered salmon producer, has begun the commercial-scale harvest of conventional Atlantic salmon raised at its first U.S. farm in Indiana.
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The producer of organic and pasture-raised eggs posted sales of $140.7 million in 2019, with net income of $3.3 million.
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Yamo, an organic baby food brand based in Europe, has closed on a round of financing to expand distribution and grow its product portfolio.
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