CNBC’s Jim Cramer nailed it. This acquisition will result in price deflation for food, and it is something that the Federal Reserve needs to acknowledge.
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer nailed it. This acquisition will result in price deflation for food, and it is something that the Federal Reserve needs to acknowledge.
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The EPA’s Inspector General is investigating possible collusion between a high-ranking EPA official and Monsanto to help shut down a review of glyphosate.
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With foreign buyers looking to take control of Stonyfield, how will that impact the company’s mission and culture?
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At its 7th Annual Organic Pioneer Awards (OPA) dinner in September, the Rodale Institute will be honoring Dr. Kathleen Delate of Iowa State University, Tom Beddard of Lady Moon Farms, and Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia.
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This week, the supermarket chain will open its first, free-standing restaurant in the Southeast. Called The Roast, this Brazilian churrascaria will serve diners in a fast-casual environment.
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With an emphasis on organic and specialty Asian products, LOHAS Fresh Mart is carving out a real niche for itself.
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By 2020, Aldi will spend $180 million to upgrade and enlarge its Chicago stores to make way for more of its private-label, organic and natural products.
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With an emphasis on organic, natural and gluten-free, the grocery section for Target is becoming a real priority for the company.
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Grupo Lala, a Mexican dairy conglomerate, is rumored to be ahead of China’s Yili Industrial Group in a quest to own Stonyfield. A deal could be finalized before the end of the month.
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Yili Industrial Group Co., China’s largest dairy group, is in the lead to purchase Stonyfield, with a rumored offer of $850m. However, Dean Foods is apparently still in the bidding.
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Kroger is testing out a smaller concept focused on “fresh” in Central Ohio called Fresh Eats MKT.
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On tour promoting his book, Whole Foods Co-Founder and CEO John Mackey talks about his lifestyle habits, the rice cooker that he travels with and the impact of e-commerce in the food world. While he is excited about the future of organic food e-commerce, he is evasive about what exactly Whole Foods will be doing in this space.
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An interesting look at the growth and evolution of Amanda Chantal Bacon and her LA-based Moon Juice.
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Unilever has just led a $9m round in organic meal kit service Sun Basket. The company has now raised $52m since its founding.
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CEO John Mackey recently named five new members to the board as a way to stave off pressure from activist hedge fund Jana Partners. Yet, with seven straight quarters of declining same-store sales, no one should expect Jana Partners to stay quiet for long.
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Seeds of Change, a leader in sustainably-grown organic seeds, has given away $310,000 to school, community garden and farming programs across the U.S.
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The End in Brooklyn, which sells organic superfood lattes and pressed juice, is suing Starbucks for launching its own Unicorn drinks. By doing so, the major coffee chain apparently caused lost business to the Williamsburg start-up.
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Legal documents seem to show that Monsanto hired Internet trolls to combat people warning of the dangers of glyphosate.
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When it comes to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, the Stephens family continues to be a true leader in the organic industry.
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Out of the thousands of suppliers who sell to Whole Foods, the company has selected the best ones in 16 different categories.
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In Holland, Wessanen and Impact Hub have launched an ‘Organic Food Against Climate Change’ challenge with 11 sustainable food entrepreneurs.
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Traditional Medicinals, a producer of organic herbal teas, has sold a minority stake to Builders Fund, the first non-friends/family investor in the company’s 40-year history.
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The Organic Farmers Association has just named Kate Mendenhall, former Executive Director of NOFA-NY, as the leader of this very important farmer-based advocacy organization.
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At the Monsanto Tribunal in the The Hague, five judges ruled that the company has “engaged in practices which have negatively impacted the right to a healthy environment, the right to food, and the right to health.” The ruling, however, is symbolic and is not legally binding.
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