Alice Waters, who launched the farm-to-table movement in 1971 with Chez Panisse, has just written a memoir, which includes stories about sex, drugs and sustainable farming.
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Alice Waters, who launched the farm-to-table movement in 1971 with Chez Panisse, has just written a memoir, which includes stories about sex, drugs and sustainable farming.
Read ArticleNewly released FOIA documents show that numerous officials in the Environmental Protection Agency worked to slow a separate federal agency’s safety review of Monsanto’s top-selling herbicide, Roundup.
Read ArticleThe EU has decided to launch an investigation into whether the Monsanto-Bayer merger will reduce competition for pesticides, seeds and plant traits, and it has set a January 8th deadline to make a decision.
Read ArticleIt’s great to see that Walmart is shunning fast-food for Grown, an organic restaurant started by former NBA star Ray Allen.
Read ArticleThe kombucha category continues to be on fire, as Peet’s Coffee & Tea led a $7.5 million financing for Revive. Blair Kellison, chief executive officer of Traditional Medicinals, also participated in the round.
Read ArticleHollywood actress Alicia Silverstone and Garden of Life have expanded their very successful vitamin line with the launch of a certified organic gummy vitamin, made from real organic fruit and organic vitamins.
Read ArticlePeople should drop any illusions they have about the Huffington Post being a friend to organic. After allowing ridiculous op-ed pieces such as this one, Huff Po is looking very similar to Forbes.com.
Read ArticleInstacart just signed a deal with Aldi. This is sure to have caused ire with Whole Foods, who is not only a partner but an investor in the company as well.
Read ArticleIn court documents released last week, it was revealed that Monsanto’s own scientists knew of the potential cancer risks that Roundup posed.
Read ArticleAustin-based Veggie Noodle Co., an organic spiralized vegetable company, has received a minority investment from Encore Consumer Capital, and the funds will be used to expand capacity.
Read ArticleThrive Market has become the leading e-commerce platform in the natural and organic space, and its founder discusses the company’s key to growth, its private label strategy, and why educational content is so important.
Read ArticleSheryl O’Loughlin, CEO of REBBL, one of hottest organic brands in the industry, and Duane Primozich, one of the main investors in REBBL, explain how being vulnerable with each other has made for a stronger partnership.
Read ArticleAnnie’s has just rolled out a national TV ad campaign, with the goal of trying to authentically tell the story of this 30-year-old beloved brand.
Read ArticleKeith Meister’s Corvex Management has taken a large stake in Danone, the owner of WhiteWave, and will most likely agitate for a sale of the company.
Read ArticleWhile Whole Foods sought to differentiate itself with its high standards for chicken, competitors have since followed suit and raised their standards as well, offering similar products.
Read ArticleFellow Brown University alum Tyler Gage discusses his experience of building an organic tea business in Ecuador, which is documented in his new book Fully Alive.
Read ArticleIt took Albert Straus, a pioneer in organic dairy farming, eight years to convert a 33,000 pound International Harvester semi-truck into an all-electric hauler.
Read ArticleAccused of falsely labeling its products as organic, Babyganics has settled a class action lawsuit for $2.2 million.
Read ArticleIn a rare interivew, Andy and Rachel Berliner discuss their decades in the organic food movement.
Read ArticleVenerable chocolate brand Green & Black’s will not use the organic or fair trade certification for its new bar in the UK. Instead, it will use Cocoa Life.
Read ArticleIt appears that Monsanto will stop at nothing to influence the media and scientific research, all with the goal of protecting profits for its multi-billion dollar RoundUp herbicide.
Read ArticleOutdoor gear and organic food company Patagonia is taking a real stance when it comes to environmental issues and social justice. So inspirational.
Read ArticleCircleUp, which has helped CPG start-ups raise millions in equity capital, will now be making direct loans to companies as well.
Read ArticlePhenomenal news! Aramark, which services the cafeterias of more than 85% of Fortune 500 companies, will be featuring more locally-sourced and organic ingredients.
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