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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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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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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People close to the company have been saying for many months that Whole Foods’ GMO-labeling initiative would not meet the 2018 deadline that it set five years ago. In a letter to suppliers, Whole Foods explained that the delay was caused by potential confusion that its own GMO-labeling program would have with the federally mandated one.
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Super-hot brand REBBL has just raised $20M to fund its growth. This also means that the company’s social mission of fighting against human slavery and exploitation, via the Not for Sale organization, will have more resources to help continue this very important work. Fantastic news!
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Back from the brink, SF-based online grocer Good Eggs has closed on a $50M investment and now aims to take on Amazon-Whole Foods.
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Through its investment in regenerative agriculture and conversion of 34,000 acres of conventional farmland into organic, General Mills is also giving consumers much more transparency into its supply chain.
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Suspected of shipping fraudulent imported organic grains from abroad, Sunrise Foods International has just sued the USDA.
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In its Bridgewater, NJ location, Whole Foods has launched Plant & Plate, a store-within-a-store concept that features a variety of home, beauty, and garden goods rooted in nature.
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Having just opened its fourth store in Los Angeles, the uber-successful Erewhon Market discusses its Millennial-focused approach and what differentiates it from the competition.
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NYC-based Hu Products, which sells organic coffee and chocolate bars, has just closed a round of financing, led by Jon Sebastiani’s Sonoma Brands and with participation from Tim Ferriss, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Peter Attia and billionaire Nelson Peltz.
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As part of a partnership with Richland Honey Bees, Maryland-based MOM’s Organic Market is now selling bees to its customers and has launched a BeeSA — or a Bee Supported Agriculture program.
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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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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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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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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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Stonyfield has just launched a three-year, $500,000 initiative to eliminate the use of pesticides in fields and parks of 35 communities across the U.S.
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Danone North America has become the largest B Corp company in the world and plans to do much more in the area of environmentally-friendly practices.
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PCC Community Markets, the nation’s largest community-owned food market, has introduced a new subscription-free “Scratch-made Meals at Home” meal kit service made with organic and Non-GMO ingredients.
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After more than two decades of doing business together, California Baby has cut ties with the retailer, citing a change in business policies since Amazon took control of the company.
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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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