According to a new study by Nielsen, which was commissioned by the Plant-Based Foods Association, sales of plant-based foods grew 20% over the past year, now totaling $3.3 billion.
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According to a new study by Nielsen, which was commissioned by the Plant-Based Foods Association, sales of plant-based foods grew 20% over the past year, now totaling $3.3 billion.
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As a follow-up to our recent feature story on organic CBD, here is an excellent and comprehensive two-part look at sourcing, legality and application of this super-hot ingredient.
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At the Organic Produce Summit, it was predicted that shoppers will soon be asking about glyphosate testing and the health of the soil when making purchasing decisions.
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Fascinating read! At the Digital Food & Beverage Conference in Chicago, there was plenty of discussion around the ever-changing nature of grocery e-commerce.
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Farmers in South Carolina have launched a self-regulating certification when they are close but just can’t reach organic.
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Walter Robb, the former Co-CEO of Whole Foods, has joined Chicago-based S2G Ventures as an Executive-in-Residence, helping to identify new investments and mentoring portfolio entrepreneurs.
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With the industry dealing with major issues of fraud with organic grains from Turkey, we are now hit with allegations that pineapples from Costa Rica may not be legitimate either, with an estimated loss of $6M.
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With a goal of increasing organic production by 300%, the Saudi government has committed $200M to scale its organic farming sector.
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In a pushback against EU policy, Ireland has voted to prohibit or restrict the cultivation of GMOs in Ireland.
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As part of the Soil Association’s Organic September in the UK, restaurants and cafes are being encouraged to utilize more organic ingredients.
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With organic grains having suffered glyphosate contamination, the case is being made that current methods to separate organic and conventional farming are not working.
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PCC Community Markets, the country’s largest natural foods cooperative, currently uses about 5 million plastic containers in its deli department annually and intends to replace these with biodegradable alternatives by 2022.
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A recent Nielsen report is showing that plant-based foods are now accounting for 1/5th of all food and beverage purchases, a staggering number and one that should continue to grow.
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In a bid to strengthen its non-alcoholic beverage portfolio, MillerCoors has purchased California-based Clearly Kombucha.
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An analysis of recent SPINS data shows that some plant-based milks are growing faster than others and that a third wave of this market is emerging.
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While organic is booming in the U.S. and throughout much of the world, the same cannot be said about the market in Japan.
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Instead of plastic stickers, a laser mark indicating organic has been introduced in Europe. Yet, concerns remain whether consumers will embrace this new technology.
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Two companies hope to use blockchain as a way to incentivize regenerative farming practices, all with the goal of capturing carbon from the environment. The question is: will it work?
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Backed by many organic food and beverage companies who use HPP technology, including founder member Suja, the Cold Pressure Council has launched its marketing campaign to make consumers aware of Cold Pressure Certification.
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Rice, a staple food for billions of people around the world, could become much less nutritious if the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment continues to surge.
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The OTA has launched a 3-month anti-fraud pilot program which utilizes a “best practices guide,” and the 11 participants represent the entire organic supply chain.
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An interesting analysis of how big CPG companies and mass retailers gained market share together and are now losing it together.
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In a very positive development, the amount of organic farmland in the UK is seeing positive growth for the first time since 2011. However, just like in the U.S., organic feed for animals remains a real challenge.
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Environmental group A Plastic Planet has launched a new plastic-free certification, which requires brands to use packaging that is 99% plastic-free.
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