In a study by Packaged Facts, 30% of households are consuming organic, with 34% consuming organic fruit and 31% eating organic vegetables.
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In a study by Packaged Facts, 30% of households are consuming organic, with 34% consuming organic fruit and 31% eating organic vegetables.
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Fluorescence spectroscopy technology developed at Iowa State University could be a game-changer in the organic dairy industry by helping to prove which cows were actually grazing outside and which ones were not.
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A new study has said that Gen Z is emerging as an influencer in grocery spending and that it will favor organic, better-for-you options, and multicultural offerings.
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What was once non-existent, there are now 256 sustainable farming programs, 97 of those leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, across the U.S.
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Cargo, a company which allows Uber drivers to sell snacks and essentials, has just raised $5.5M from Kellogg’s eighteen94 venture arm. Cargo presents a whole new distribution outlet for organic snack brands.
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A European court has ruled that mutagenesis, a gene-editing technique, is exempt from GMO rules.
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Salt, spices and moringa were a few of the key trends at this week’s Fancy Food Show in San Francisco.
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A joint venture between Honeywell and China-based CES is testing out sensors that will verify the genuineness of organic crops.
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Organic Valley, Whole Foods, the Organic Trade Association, and numerous other for-profit and non-profit organizations took out a full-page ad in The Washington Post, imploring USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to restore the organic animal welfare standard.
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Within 90 days, a new “High Pressure Certified” seal, which represents best practices of the hpp industry, will hit stores.
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According to data from Nielsen, the organic and natural channel ended 2017 with year-over-year dollar growth of 10.2%. The deli and produce categories grew the most at 17.1% and 16.2%, respectively.
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A review of the new documentary about writer/farmer/environmentalist Wendell Berry called Look & See.
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According to a recent study, 53% of consumers use private label store brands to determine where they shop.
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E-commerce experts share their input on how grocery brands can best represent themselves on Amazon.
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Stacy Malkan of U.S. Right to Know says that misinformation about organic food and GMOs puts consumers at risk.
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Oversupply and a growing interest in plant-based alternatives have made life very challenging for organic dairy producers.
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With 33 backers and bipartisan support, a bill introduced by Rep. John J. Faso (R-NY) aims to double the budget for the USDA’s oversight of the organic industry.
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The USDA’s lack of transparency into the complaints about Aurora operating as an “organic factory dairy farm” is very concerning.
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As the market for organic food continues to explode, The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced the Jaivik Bharat logo to help customers identify authentic organic food.
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Despite complaints from the industry, there is no momentum for U.S. organic fish standards – a very good thing.
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Consumers in China will soon be able to verify that their pre-purchased chickens are organic, through the use of facial recognition technology.
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At the first-ever Organic Grower Summit in California, it was standing-room only at the breakout session discussing cannabis.
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In order to both help organic farmers and maintain a consistent supply of organic food to online retailers, the government in India is considering a proposal to act as a facilitator between the two parties.
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Credit insurer Coface said that organic farmers in France need to boost organic food production to meet the fast-growing demand or shoppers will increasingly turn to imports, which already accounts for 29% of the organic food consumed in the country.
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