A new generation of activists has used extreme tactics and viral video to challenge farmers in Sonoma County, a region known for some of the industry’s most humane practices.
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A new generation of activists has used extreme tactics and viral video to challenge farmers in Sonoma County, a region known for some of the industry’s most humane practices.
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Innovations in compostable packaging are moving towards a commercial reality, and CPG brands that engage early with PHA solutions will be better positioned to meet sustainability and compliance demands.
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What may be even more impressive is that 14% of its organic vineyards employ Biodynamic growing methods.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the two companies for allegedly misleading consumers about the safety of their products.
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Looming food regulatory changes and social media-driven consumer behavior changes are reshaping the intricate web of ingredient sourcing, manufacturing and marketing, and shifting supply chains, said Keychain CEO Oisin Hanrahan.
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Some spikes in food prices are temporary, but others, like those for coffee and beef, are set to last.
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The evidence is clear — consumers are seeking out Regenerative Organic Certified® products, with the label achieving 22% year-over-year growth.
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Despite long-term growth, Maine’s organic farming sector is facing serious economic and demographic headwinds, according to a new report from the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
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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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