Whole Foods, which ranked worst in a study of five major U.S. grocery chains for chemicals it uses in packaging at its popular hot-food bar, said it has removed all of the coated paper products in question and has begun looking for new biodegradable packaging.
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A grocery store in Toronto allows anyone to help themselves to organic produce and other food, and the cost is whatever shoppers decide.
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Amazon appears to still be bullish on Whole Foods’ 365 smaller-store format, and “check-out free technology” may soon be implemented.
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Walter Robb has taken an undisclosed stake in Cece’s Veggie Co, a Texas-based producer of organic meal kits and vegetable noodles.
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A $1.5 billion class-action lawsuit settlement against Syngenta was approved by a Kansas federal judge, of which $503M will go to the lawyers.
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The acclaimed environmental activist highlights the serious health risks of glyphosate and the action we need to take with politicians.
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The Cornucopia Institute has just released a comprehensive report about how the allowance of hydroponics has diluted the organic seal. The organization also has come out with a hydroponics buyer’s guide, important for people who want to avoid organic hydroponic produce.
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Although a final version of the bill has yet be made public, major conservation programs and the legalization of industrial hemp are reportedly both included in the tentative deal.
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The first of 13 Kroger Express stores has opened in Kentucky, and this smaller-format concept will carry 2,300 items, including Kroger’s Simple Truth organic brand.
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FreshDirect, an online fresh food retailer based, gives its predictions for what will be popular with consumers in the coming year.
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It has been reported that Danone is not having an easy time finding a buyer for Earthbound Farms, something that should not go unnoticed by our industry.
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The president’s son has invested in Eden Green Technology, whose products are sold in 100 Dallas-area stores.
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Watusee Foods, a maker of organic & non-GMO alternative breadcrumb products and snacks, has been acquired by ArchPoint Group, a global products and professional services company.
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Kraft has acquired the organic and natural paleo brand Primal Kitchen, which is expected to generate $50M in sales this year.
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Patagonia, the outdoor clothing and organic food company, will owe $10M less in taxes as a result of “last year’s irresponsible tax cut” and will put that money back into the planet. As CEO Rose Marcario said in a letter on LinkedIn, “Our home planet needs it more than we do.” Just awesome!
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Green Mountain CBD, a Vermont-based organic hemp grower and maker of CBD products, has raised $7M from One Better Ventures and will rebrand itself as SunSoil in 2019.
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Organic dressing and salsa company Drew’s Organics has been purchased by Schlotterbeck & Foss, a manufacturer and distributor of gourmet foods, for an undisclosed sum.
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Having failed to achieve its desired results with the release of millions of GMO mosquitos, The Cayman Islands have terminated their contract with Oxitec as of December 31st.
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The EU is using a variety of tools, from cloud-based satellite imagery to mass balancing, in order to fight against fraud in organic.
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To support its animal advocacy efforts, Dr. Bronner’s has released a limited-edition soap label featured on its 4-ounce Almond Castile Liquid Soaps (not sold at retail but will be given away at events) to highlight the gruesome fact that 99% percent of animals used for food production live in CAFOs.
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The Pietrasanta farming operation in Colombia, which encompasses 570 acres of organic coconut development, has closed on its second round of funding and is expected to apply for USDA organic certification in 2019.
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According to a new Pew Research Study, 45% of U.S. adults say organic fruits and vegetables are better for you than conventionally grown produce – a number that is down 10 percentage points from 2016. The anti-organic propaganda machine is having a real impact, something that should concern us all.
Read Article A recent study conducted by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds found that GMO corn has remarkably less protein and fewer anthocyanins than heirloom corn.
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Believing that ‘plant-based’ has more credibility, influence and appeal with consumers than ‘vegan’, the Plant-Based Foods Association has just launched a new ‘certified plant-based’ certification scheme and logo.
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