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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Organic agriculture doesn’t necessarily translate into better working conditions for farmworkers, a University of California study found, with cost being a major issue.
Read ArticleIn 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.
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read ArticleNew 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.
Read ArticleOlder adults who eat more organic food tend to have better cognitive performance, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
Read ArticleAt $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.
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read ArticleIn 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.
Read ArticleThe food sector is “unprepared” for an impending climate-induced meltdown, a secret society of UK industry insiders has warned in a new report.
Read ArticleStarday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation.
Read ArticleA 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.
Read ArticleThe organic sector is very vulnerable to PFAS contamination, particularly for eggs.
Read ArticleThe school district has served more than 80,000 pounds of organic food since last year.
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read ArticleFrance is seeing one farmer die by suicide every two days. Absolutely tragic.
Read ArticleKraft Heinz, Hershey and Molson Coors are among the firms looking for deals to boost sales and get them more exposure in fast-growing categories.
Read ArticleResearch from NSF demonstrates the growing demand for cleaner choices and third-party certification for skincare, cosmetics and soaps, among other products.
Read ArticleThe data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.
Read ArticleThe trend towards more extreme-weather events will continue to hit crop yields and create price spikes, Inverto says.
Read ArticleAccording 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.
Read ArticleRefrigerated items increased 7.5%, and general food and beverages saw growth of approximately 4%, according to Circana’s data.
Read ArticleEssential 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.
Read ArticleIFOAM – 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.
Read ArticlePFAS 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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