The nationwide shelter-in-place orders have led to a surge in purchases of certified organic foods, with much of the growth coming from industrial-scale farms.
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The nationwide shelter-in-place orders have led to a surge in purchases of certified organic foods, with much of the growth coming from industrial-scale farms.
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Through its own investigation, the Global Organic Textile Standard has obtained substantial evidence confirming rumors of systematic fraud of organic cotton production.
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Bananas continue to lead in volume sales, representing 18% of all organic produce volume, while packaged salads reign supreme in dollar sales, accounting for 17% of all organic produce dollars.
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According to the USDA’s Organic Survey released last week, sales of organic commodities grew 31% since 2016, but total organic acreage remains stubbornly stuck at less than 1% of overall farmland.
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Researchers at the University of New Hampshire will develop new science-based management techniques to boost productivity and economic efficiency.
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Wine grape and cannabis growers try to assess the damage of the ash and smoke on their crops, as well as to human health.
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A very unsettling development involving conventional raspberries repackaged as organic, having originated from China.
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Fearing a second wave of coronavirus, grocery stores are focusing on the long-term, aiming to stockpile supplies for months instead of weeks.
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The company has partnered with 18 external certification programs, including Global Organic Textiles Standard and Fairtrade, to incentivize its merchants to create sustainable products.
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One person’s take on the impact of months and months of cooking fresh meals at home.
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For organic brands, SKU rationalization has to be the most worrisome trend.
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Bananas, chicken, eggs and wine are the standouts, as growth reaches its highest rate since 2016.
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Investigative organization OrganicEye has just released a report on CBD that will help guide shoppers in choosing the safest, most authentic organic products.
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Researchers say that more microplastics pollution is getting into farm soil than oceans.
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To minimize your risk of pesticides, Consumer Reports has just released ratings on organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables.
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Everyone in the organic industry will be watching this one. The company’s first 6 months of revenue for 2020 was $11.1M with a $5M net loss.
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According to a new white paper published by the Tufts University Global Development and Environment Institute, the billions of dollars spent promoting and subsidizing GMOs and pesticides across Africa have failed to alleviate hunger and lift small-scale farmers out of poverty.
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A new peer-reviewed study showed that switching to an organic diet decreased levels of glyphosate by 70% in just six days.
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The shock to U.S. food chains from the coronavirus has been a boon to small- and mid-sized farms and distributors. Could it be the start of a new way to get food?
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A new loyalty program for shoppers that are purchasing organic and better-for-you products.
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According to a new report from IRI and the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, products with a sustainability claim have continued to drive growth during the pandemic.
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During the pandemic, organic meat and frozen foods have seen some of the largest increases versus last year.
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Animal proteins will become less of a center-of-the-plate staple for many consumers, according to Mintel, which attributes the shift to the ability to meet protein needs from a wider variety of sources.
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According to a new study, conventional U.S. milk contains growth hormones, antibiotics and low to elevated levels of pesticides not found in organic milk.
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