There is no debate that carbon farming can make a big difference, yet the question remains: how quickly can we get funding to the farmers in order to make this effort scale?
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There is no debate that carbon farming can make a big difference, yet the question remains: how quickly can we get funding to the farmers in order to make this effort scale?
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The Cornucopia Institute just released a formal request to antitrust regulators asking them to scrutinize Tyson Foods’ acquisition of organic poultry brand Smart Chicken, claiming it will irreparably harm competition in the sector.
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Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods has dramatically altered how other food companies are selling their products to consumers.
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An analysis of recent SPINS data shows that some plant-based milks are growing faster than others and that a third wave of this market is emerging.
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After having visited the market once, 48% of shoppers are now regularly shopping at LIDL.
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LOLA, a direct-to-consumer subscription service delivering tampons, pads, condoms, lubricant, and feminine cleansing wipes — all of which are “100% organic” by nature — has just announced a $24M Series B led by Alliance Consumer Growth, with support from existing investors Spark Capital, Lerer Hippeau and Brand Foundry Ventures.
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While organic is booming in the U.S. and throughout much of the world, the same cannot be said about the market in Japan.
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Organic farmers in Minnesota have an interesting and old strategy to manage weeds — flamethrowers.
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In its approval of GMO ‘Golden Rice’, the FDA said that this crop does not meet the nutritional requirements to make a health claim. This is a significant blow to advocates of Golden Rice who said that it would provide increased amounts of Vitamin A.
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NYC-based Soozy’s, a maker of paleo and grain-free muffins, has landed an investment from AccelFoods and BIGR Ventures.
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Instead of plastic stickers, a laser mark indicating organic has been introduced in Europe. Yet, concerns remain whether consumers will embrace this new technology.
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A fascinating and very important study is being conducted on glyphosate levels detected on tree bark.
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Nutiva founder/CEO and hemp pioneer John Roulac discusses the pending legislation in Congress which would legalize industrial hemp farming and what it would mean for the industry.
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With its purchase of the Nebraska-based brand of organic fresh chicken, Smart Chicken, Tyson Foods is deepening its commitment to its organic food strategy.
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Two companies hope to use blockchain as a way to incentivize regenerative farming practices, all with the goal of capturing carbon from the environment. The question is: will it work?
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Why farmers are making the switch to organic corn and soy, and the market challenges that remain.
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Backed by many organic food and beverage companies who use HPP technology, including founder member Suja, the Cold Pressure Council has launched its marketing campaign to make consumers aware of Cold Pressure Certification.
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Rice, a staple food for billions of people around the world, could become much less nutritious if the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment continues to surge.
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Bare Foods, a manufacturer of organic and Non-GMO fruit and vegetable snacks, has just agreed to be purchased by Pepsi for nearly $200M.
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A federal judge said he lacked jurisdiction in the case over a change to the USDA’s Sunset Rule, which now makes it harder to remove synthetic ingredients from organic.
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Exploiting a legal loophole, the UK will grow gene-edited plants that aim to produce extra amounts of Omega-3s.
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The OTA has launched a 3-month anti-fraud pilot program which utilizes a “best practices guide,” and the 11 participants represent the entire organic supply chain.
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With the USDA’s new plan to crack down on fraud, the question is whether it has the political will to enforce the rules on the industry’s largest and most influential companies.
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Using internal correspondence within Monsanto, a plaintiff in California is contending that Monsanto knew for decades that its weedkiller product was carcinogenic.
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