A horrifying look at what goes behind closed doors when agribusiness is not happy about university research.
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A horrifying look at what goes behind closed doors when agribusiness is not happy about university research.
Read ArticleLast year, according to Nielsen, organic food and beverages cost an average of 24 cents more per unit than conventional food, or about 7.5% more. That was down from a 27 cent, or 9%, premium in 2014. One reason for this is the increase in number of organic products on the shelves.
Read ArticleWith regulatory changes aimed at fighting fraud from abroad, holes in the system within our own borders still exist.
Read ArticleIn a bid to keep the momentum going for its Michelob Ultra brand, Anheuser-Busch InBev is running a commercial for this organic beer starring actress Zoe Kravitz. To view the ad now, click on the link to this story.
Read ArticleA report from marketing platform inMarket revealed that Fry’s Food & Drug Stores enjoy the most frequent monthly visits from returning customers. Whole Foods clocked in at #16 and Wegmans at #22.
Read ArticleParachute, which made its name in the direct-to-consumer bedding market, is now offering GOTS-certified organic mattresses and a service that includes full delivery and removal of your old mattress.
Read ArticleEven though more organic produce consumers are pushing back against the use of plastic in packaging, the question is: will it have an impact?
Read ArticleWhile organic certification for restaurants is optional, state and federal consumer protection law requires honesty and transparency about what is and what isn’t organic on their menus.
Read ArticleHosted by the Plant Based Foods Association, the Plant Based World Conference & Expo will take place June 7-8 in New York City.
Read ArticleAt last month’s Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA, Nielsen Vice President Brian Lechner said that organic represents 14% of all sales in the produce department and is outpacing conventional produce growth by a factor of five to seven times.
Read ArticleAn excellent read about the industry today and how some farmers are fighting for the soul of organic food.
Read ArticleA Missouri man admitted selling $142 million worth of corn, soybeans and wheat of fraudulently labeled organic grains over a 7½-year period.
Read ArticlePlease read this story. It is critical that people understand the impact of the USDA turning a blind-eye to organic factory farms.
Read ArticleLeaders of a handful of food & beverage companies talk about what they are most worried about as we enter a new year.
Read ArticleWithin two years, 85% of all new CPG products have been removed from the shelves. Here’s an expert’s take on what to do.
Read ArticleA ridiculous study making the rounds on the internet this week is promoting the idea that organic farming is worse for the environment than non-organic farming. The Organic Center responds.
Read ArticleWith industrial hemp set to be removed from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, CBD will not immediately be legal in foods, beverages and supplements.
Read ArticleA grocery store in Toronto allows anyone to help themselves to organic produce and other food, and the cost is whatever shoppers decide.
Read ArticleFreshDirect, an online fresh food retailer based, gives its predictions for what will be popular with consumers in the coming year.
Read ArticleWatusee Foods, a maker of organic & non-GMO alternative breadcrumb products and snacks, has been acquired by ArchPoint Group, a global products and professional services company.
Read ArticleThe EU is using a variety of tools, from cloud-based satellite imagery to mass balancing, in order to fight against fraud in organic.
Read ArticleAccording to a new Pew Research Study, 45% of U.S. adults say organic fruits and vegetables are better for you than conventionally grown produce – a number that is down 10 percentage points from 2016. The anti-organic propaganda machine is having a real impact, something that should concern us all.
Read ArticleA recent study conducted by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds found that GMO corn has remarkably less protein and fewer anthocyanins than heirloom corn.
Read ArticleBelieving that ‘plant-based’ has more credibility, influence and appeal with consumers than ‘vegan’, the Plant-Based Foods Association has just launched a new ‘certified plant-based’ certification scheme and logo.
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