Starday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation.
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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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The school district has served more than 80,000 pounds of organic food since last year.
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The USDA’s January data shows that organic milk sales, at 276 million pounds, were up 6.5% from a year ago and represented 7.2% of total milk sales in the month.
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France is seeing one farmer die by suicide every two days. Absolutely tragic.
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Kraft Heinz, Hershey and Molson Coors are among the firms looking for deals to boost sales and get them more exposure in fast-growing categories.
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Research from NSF demonstrates the growing demand for cleaner choices and third-party certification for skincare, cosmetics and soaps, among other products.
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The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.
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The trend towards more extreme-weather events will continue to hit crop yields and create price spikes, Inverto says.
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According to an Acosta Group report, a majority of shoppers believe it is important for their groceries and household goods to be natural or organic, but a substantial share are unsure of what those terms mean when it comes to the products they encounter.
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Refrigerated items increased 7.5%, and general food and beverages saw growth of approximately 4%, according to Circana’s data.
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Essential oils, such as cinnamon bark, clove, peppermint, rosemary and thyme, are being evaluated for their antimicrobial properties and ability to form coatings that reduce dehydration and spoilage.
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IFOAM – Organics International General Assembly overwhelmingly approved the statement “Elevating Truly Regenerative Agriculture – Statement from the Organic Movement,” providing members, partners and regenerative actors with valuable perspectives from the organic movement on current regenerative initiatives and claims.
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PFAS in sewage sludge applied to farmland can cause cancer and other diseases in people who (1) live near farm fields where the sludge is applied or (2) consume tainted milk, beef or other foods from these farms.
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For the Minneapolis-based retailer, organic fruits and vegetables account for 20% of the retailer’s overall produce dollar sales, and organic bananas account for 33% of the company’s total banana activity.
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An additional $8.7 million was given to help dairy producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, bringing total Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program 2024 payments to more than $31 million.
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As a result of Salmonella, the Costco egg recall affects the Kirkland Signature brand, organic pasture-raised eggs. Handsome Brook Farms first issued the voluntary recall in late November.
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Shouldn’t this testing and transparency be required for all food products?
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In a rushed effort to prevent a government shutdown and extend the Farm Bill for one year, the House passed a spending package that failed to include essential organic programs, undermining the organic industry and leaving thousands of organic farmers and businesses across the country in jeopardy.
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Someone must be held accountable for this poisoning of America’s farmland.
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A company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to “forever chemicals.”
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13 of the 25 companies ranked on the Bee-Friendly Retailer Scorecard now have policies that encourage food and beverage suppliers to reduce use of pesticides of concern, including neonicotinoids, organophosphates and glyphosate.
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