Nara Organics has launched what it describes as the first FDA-registered and USDA-certified organic whole milk infant formula developed to meet both European and U.S. safety standards.
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Nara Organics has launched what it describes as the first FDA-registered and USDA-certified organic whole milk infant formula developed to meet both European and U.S. safety standards.
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A post from the National Organic Coalition has expressed deep concern that the reorganization could further undermine the government’s capacity to fulfill its mission at a time when organic’s credibility and growth depend on robust oversight and enforcement.
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A research paper published by the USDA, though not yet peer-reviewed, has found nearly all colonies had contracted a bee virus spread by parasitic mites that appear to have developed resistance to the main chemicals used to control them.
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In Monterrey, California, over 1,800 people attended and 204 companies exhibited.
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The ruling affirmed a 2024 federal district court decision that the challenger — Bruce Kaser, an Oregon organic hazelnut grower — hasn’t proven that he has directly suffered an “injury-in-fact” from USDA’s labeling regulation. Center for Food Safety called it a “vital victory” for organic stakeholders, and OrganicEye said a request to the appellate court for reconsideration has been filed.
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The organic hummus company had its round led by InvestEco Capital, known for backing Vital Farms and Lesser Evil.
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This move by the crypto giant is a clarion call for all organic brands to start understanding stablecoins, as well as tokenization.
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Millennials and Gen Z are fueling explosive growth in the low-sugar soda segment, and success now depends on clinical backing, clear labeling and regulatory compliance.
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The program’s expansion has its origins in state legislation that dedicated funding for organic agriculture.
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Topping the list of ingredients vulnerable to fraud are grains and oilseeds, animal feed inputs, and spices and botanicals.
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Made possible through the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation, the funding will support small and mid-sized organic dairy producers.
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A very dangerous development and one that must be blocked.
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Organic agriculture doesn’t necessarily translate into better working conditions for farmworkers, a University of California study found, with cost being a major issue.
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In a shocking admission, an Argentine exporter of organic grains said his company had two levels of purity for organic grain exports: one for the European Union and other countries, and one for the United States.
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The current system effectively requires organic dairy producers to subsidize their conventional counterparts, said Adam Warthesen, vice president of government and industry affairs at Organic Valley. He also believes that costs for organic dairy farmers will go up because of the new pricing structure.
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New data reveals a sharp disparity between consumers’ strong desire for organic ingredients and their distrust of voluntary labels, demonstrating a gap in the market for beauty brands.
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Older adults who eat more organic food tend to have better cognitive performance, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
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At $21.5 billion and accounting for 30.1% of total organic sales, organic produce held the top spot as the standout category, with berries and bananas leading the way.
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The Bionutrient Institute, Edacious and Utah State University have released early findings from an ambitious research initiative exploring the nutrient density of beef — and the many factors that influence it.
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In a review of over 500 scientific publications, The Research Institutes of Organic Agriculture FiBL found that organic farming results in lower environmental impacts than other forms of agriculture.
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The food sector is “unprepared” for an impending climate-induced meltdown, a secret society of UK industry insiders has warned in a new report.
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Starday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation.
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A new Republican plan would exempt many new toxic PFAS or “forever chemicals” from health and safety review, a move criticized by opponents because it would allow the dangerous man-made substances to be used and sold with little effective scrutiny.
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The organic sector is very vulnerable to PFAS contamination, particularly for eggs.
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