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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According to Circana, total store CPG volumes grew 1.1% for the year-to-date ending Sept. 29th, as consumers embraced value and e-commerce channels to manage high food prices.
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The watchdog group is targeting organic certifiers that allow hydroponics and livestock factories, among other things, and it labels major certifiers CCOF, Oregon Tilth and QAI as “ethically-challenged.”
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Despite the warnings, Lynn Clarkson, CEO of Clarkson Grain, doubts the USDA’s actions will be able to stop fraudulent organic shipments from West Africa or other regions outside the U.S.
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Experts believe the nutrition industry is finally sailing out of the storm and into clearer and sunnier seas.
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Consumer interest in better-for-you snacking and struggles in plant-based meat alternatives could make these sectors attractive for dealmaking, the bank cooperative noted.
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There is very convincing evidence that organic offers superior nutrition, but The New York Times failed to fully acknowledge this.
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Hydration products, international snacking and compostable packaging are just a few of the retailer’s top trends for the year ahead.
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SOE is turning the wine industry upside down with red tape and confusion.
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Tracking the return on investment of pop-ups involves juggling multiple metrics, but food and beverages brands have a distinct advantage in leveraging sensory experiences to build lasting loyalty among consumers both in-person and digitally, experts say.
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A lawsuit filed by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, on behalf of a group of Texas farmers and ranchers, wants to hold the EPA accountable.
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