The Non-GMO Project was spurred to introduce this certification because it found that 85% of shoppers want to avoid UPFs.
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The Non-GMO Project was spurred to introduce this certification because it found that 85% of shoppers want to avoid UPFs.
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Pennsylvania State Police said approximately 100,000 eggs were taken from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics’ distribution trailer, and an investigation is ongoing.
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In a round led by Patagonia’s venture fund Tin Shed Ventures, the company is developing a rapid testing and data insights platform to measure and map nutrient density in whole foods, from meat and milk to fresh produce.
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The move means new leadership for both natural and organic, as UNFI continues to attempt to right the ship as a company.
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The Non-GMO and organic producer of crackers, cookies, snack bars and baking mixes was acquired by Flowers Foods.
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After vetting more than 700 companies this year, the non-profit chose to make 16 investments, one of which was the regenerative organic food company started by Sarela Herrada and Matt Cohen.
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The first Daily Shop in Manhattan has exceeded sales projections every week since opening, and Whole Foods Market will bring the format to Washington, D.C. next year.
Read Article A Massachusetts-based supplier is suing UNFI, accusing the distributor of improperly taking prompt-payment discounts.
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Rodale Institute is joining Gallant Regenerative Organic Private Limited and University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad to launch a new center dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture for long-term, on-farm research trials.
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In its weekend letter this past Sunday, Real Organic Project accused the Organic Trade Association of attempting to discredit Hugh Kent, owner of King Grove Organic Farm in Florida, after his appearance in a segment by a local CBS affiliate.
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GoodSAM Foods, an organic and regenerative producer of nuts, fruit chips and chocolate, which sources directly from farmers in Africa and Latin America, has just closed its Series A financing round, led by ALIVE Ventures.
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Attain, a commerce data platform, has acquired Merryfield, the app that rewards shoppers for buying better-for-you products.
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Once Again, a producer of organic nut and seed butter products, has acquired Big Tree Organic Farms, a California-based organic almond manufacturer.
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An incredible piece of journalism that details a covert effort to downplay pesticide dangers, discredit opponents and undermine international policymaking.
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Atalanta Corporation has purchased the Regenerative Organic Certified® producer of olives, peppers and capers, expanding its specialty grocery portfolio.
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The proposal to buy the organic kefir producer for $25 a share comes as Lifeway’s leadership remains embroiled in a bitter family dispute and the manufacturer faces shareholder calls to sell itself.
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The chain will focus on Chicago and Dallas.
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After a yearlong hiatus, Amazon has begun to open new locations of its Fresh supermarket chain.
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A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Mondelēz International – alleging ‘false and deceptive marketing and sale of cocoa products that display its Cocoa Life logo’ – presents significant ramifications for the company, the broader food industry and consumers alike.
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Founded by Emily Griffith, the sprouted organic buckwheat brand closed a round led by Proterra Investment Partners.
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Mad Markets, a division of Mad Agriculture, is branching off into a whole new direction and is building processing units and infrastructure, which will link growers and buyers.
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Saco Foods, a portfolio company of Fengate Private Equity and Weathervane Investment Corp., has purchased the organic quinoa brand.
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GrubMarket, a tech-enabled food e-ommerce company, has completed the acquisition of Oakland-based Good Eggs, an online grocery service known for its commitment to sustainability and local sourcing.
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Manna Tree Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm focused on health investments, has acquired a majority stake in organic beef producer Verde Farms.
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