Errol Schweizer, one of the industry’s most accomplished and respected figures, discusses the latest organic/natural trends and GMO legislation.
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Errol Schweizer, one of the industry’s most accomplished and respected figures, discusses the latest organic/natural trends and GMO legislation.
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Former basketball star Ray Allen is making noise off the court, this time for his burgeoning organic restaurant business called Grown.
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A handful of organic companies, including Nutiva, Annie’s and Dr. Bronner’s, are leading the way in regenerative agriculture as a way to mitigate climate change.
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There is a legal explanation as to why cannabis, even if grown to USDA organic standards, cannot be called ‘organic’.
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Based on recent studies, millennials are becoming a the main driver of growth in organic — a very important and promising trend for the industry.
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Vanity Fair gives us a fascinating look at the latest with Sarma Melngailis, founder of Pure Food & Wine, who is now facing 15 years in prison for grand larceny and fraud.
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The Center for Disease Control recently did a study on the food safety of organic, which is incredibly misleading. The Organic Center sets the record straight.
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Organic continues its explosive growth in the U.S. fruit and vegetable categories, with berries and bananas leading the way.
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Shape magazine articulates what Biodynamic is and why we should be eating it.
Read Article The natural and organic industry is missing out on an important opportunity by avoiding the FFA National Convention.
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The Wall Street Journal did a special section on food, and many of the articles are well worth reading.
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Nora Poullion, who founded one of the country’s first certified organic restaurants, is closing her eponymous eatery in Washington, D.C. and plans to retire.
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Cool story of how New York’s first certified organic beer, Smart Beer, came to fruition.
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As China looks to promote GMOs throughout the country, its citizens are resisting. And rightly so.
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For the first time ever, a non-profit in Washington, D.C. will represent organic farmers that is backed by organic farmers. This is something badly needed.
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Politico does a fascinating piece on how some EU countries decertify organic products while other EU countries don’t.
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If you thought the U.S. organic sector was on fire, things are even stronger in France, where growth for 2016 is expected at 20%.
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Last year, organic acreage grew 20%, to 4.4m acres but most of that growth was due to one farm in Alaska. So, the numbers are deceiving and don’t address the real supply issues we are facing.
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The Organic Trade Association has just released a new Global Trade Guide, which provides comprehensive and up-to-date market, policy and trade information on global organic markets.
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Very inspirational story! Dallas-based Paul Quinn College turned its football field into an organic farm and watched its students transform.
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The organic industry in Denmark is absolutely booming, as it grew by 27% last year. Interestingly, many municipalities have made the switch to organic as well.
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The Cornucopia Institute wants the U.S. Department of Justice to block the Danone/WhiteWave merger block because it would cause unfair competition in the organic dairy industry. If you agree, please sign the petition.
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Supermarkets are increasing initiatives, such as adding on-staff nutritionists, to attract the health-conscious shopper.
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Jessica Shade, The Organic Center’s Director of Research, gives a recap of 2015 and what we should be looking forward to this year, including initiatives related to nitrogen pollution, soil health and antibiotic resistance.
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