Fellow 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.
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Fellow 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.
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It 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.
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Accused of falsely labeling its products as organic, Babyganics has settled a class action lawsuit for $2.2 million.
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In a rare interivew, Andy and Rachel Berliner discuss their decades in the organic food movement.
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Venerable 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.
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It 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.
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Outdoor gear and organic food company Patagonia is taking a real stance when it comes to environmental issues and social justice. So inspirational.
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CircleUp, which has helped CPG start-ups raise millions in equity capital, will now be making direct loans to companies as well.
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Phenomenal 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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Through its very savvy use of Instagram, Daily Harvest, a NYC-based smoothie and soup start-up, has built a burgeoning brand and attracted investment from Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams.
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In another sign that CEO Denise Morrison really “gets it”, Campbell’s has partnered with Brooklyn Foodworks, an early-stage food incubator in New York City.
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EPIC Founders Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest discuss how the company is aiming to be a model for regenerative agriculture on its new farm in Central Texas.
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Seeking to boost its supply of organic and grass-fed meat, Amazon is meeting with a dozen ranchers to discuss distribution possibilities. Amazon working directly with farmers is a trend that will only continue.
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An interesting analysis of what Amazon’s move into meal kits means for its overall food retailing strategy.
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Former Amazon executive Brittain Ladd shares what he thinks Amazon could do next to increase its market share in the food industry.
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Will the EPA and Scott Pruitt block glyphosate from being renewed, even though there is strong evidence that it causes cancer? Very unlikely.
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Natural Grocers’ Alan Lewis paid a visit to Capitol Hill recently, and it appears that the National Organic Standards Board is due for major changes. Ominous changes.
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An inspiring look at how the Canadian supermarket chain maintains its competitive edge — by offering a very heavy selection of organic.
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Very cool. Organic Valley has announced a program where it will be sending young farmers, ages 16 to 35, to the United Kingdom to learn organic farming practices.
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In conjunction with UNFI, the Whole Kids Foundation, a non-profit arm of Whole Foods, has launched a free app to help to educate kids on organic farming.
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An investigation into the tricks and tactics that GMO companies use to control and intimidate the media.
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Fascinating read. What a former Amazon executive, who recommended that the company buy Whole Foods back in 2013, predicts what the online giant will do in the future.
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With an experienced management team and plenty of money, Brandless wants to sell you “unbranded” consumer products, many of which are organic.
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With the filing of a proxy statement, we learned that Albertson’s and four private equity firms all expressed interest in the company. Additionally, Whole Foods unsuccessfully sought $45 per share from Amazon.
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