In anticipation of OTA’s annual industry report, several growers and wholesalers are reporting continuing strong sales of organic, with berries seeing 21% growth at retail.
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In anticipation of OTA’s annual industry report, several growers and wholesalers are reporting continuing strong sales of organic, with berries seeing 21% growth at retail.
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Hawaii became the first state in the U.S. to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, a highly toxic neurotoxin that causes significant damage to brain development in children.
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A fascinating look at how Ancient Nutrition founders Jordan Rubin and Dr. Josh Axe closed on a $103M round of financing.
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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production found that organic grass-fed beef has less environmental impact than non-organic grass-fed beef.
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Kelp forests, often viewed as a solution to acidification in the ocean, are being threatened by an invasion of weeds.
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USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue says it is very likely that the GMO-labeling rules, which Congress mandated to be finished by July 29th, will be delayed. Much of the blame rests with the White House Office of Management & Budget, he said.
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Organic food is almost 10% of the entire food industry in Switzerland, with organic eggs capturing more than 25% of the market.
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Last Friday, the EU approved a proposal to completely ban the outdoor use of three neonicotinoid pesticides, which studies have found are harmful to bees and other pollinators.
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As discovered in a Freedom of Information Act request, FDA internal emails show that the agency knew common household foods were contaminated with the toxic weedkiller glyphosate, a chemical which the State of California says is known to cause cancer.
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According to a new study at Clemson University, while shoppers claim that sustainability initiatives influence what brands they purchase, most individuals do not notice these claims on a product’s packaging.
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U.S. Right to Know’s Gary Ruskin does a deep dive on Jon Entine, the Genetic Literacy Project and the propaganda machine of the ag-bio industry.
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Freshiez has a campaign on Kickstarter, which aims to launch a nationwide service that delivers organic, plant-based burgers.
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A fascinating look at how REBBL sources ashwagandha in India and stays true to its mission of creating a positive social impact with its products.
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The EU has taken a number of very positive steps to boost the organic sector, including banning hydroponics, increasing the supply of organic seeds, and implementing strict, risk-based checks along the supply chain.
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At a reception held in Austin, Whole Foods Market announced the winners of its sixth annual Supplier Awards, which included a total of 27 perishable and non-perishable suppliers.
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Founded by a veteran food and wellness PR executive, The Goods Mart aims to be a hybrid of Whole Foods and 7-Eleven.
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With food deserts being a real problem in low-income areas of Los Angeles, founder Olympia Auset started an organization called Süprmrkt to address this serious issue.
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Facing increased fees and new restrictions on brokers, brands are looking at other distribution outlets and are finding a very welcome reception at chains such as Kroger and Albertsons.
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With a demographic of about 75 million strong, Millennials prefer prepared foods, want to know where their food comes from, and lean towards unique and interesting options.
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The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 would remove federal roadblocks to industrial hemp farming throughout the U.S. and clarify the legal status of CBD.
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In what has arguably become the most important issue in the organic industry — fraudulent organic grains from abroad — a district judge has ruled that Sunrise Food International’s 25,000 metric tons of “organic” corn cannot be unloaded into the U.S.
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In an incredibly disappointing and flawed op-ed, Jane Brody makes the case for GMOs yet fails to mention, among many other things, the millions of acres of superweeds that we now have because of GE-crops.
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One Click Retail reported that Amazon’s online grocery sales grew 50% versus the first quarter of 2017, and beverages accounted for 9 of the 10 best-selling grocery products.
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Brandless, an online retailer which sells organic food, beauty and personal care items for $3, will be opening a “Pop-Up With Purpose” on May 1st.
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