While not as high profile of a category as pressed juice or fresh produce, organic bread grew last year by a whopping 18% last year.
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While not as high profile of a category as pressed juice or fresh produce, organic bread grew last year by a whopping 18% last year.
Read ArticleWhile many plant-based milks, such as almond and coconut, are experiencing tremendous growth, soy milk is seeing its demand evaporate. Maybe people see various health risks with drinking it.
Read ArticleThe demand for organic milk continues to soar, and I don’t see this situation changing anytime soon. Consumers simply do not want conventional milk, and prices reflect this.
Read ArticleSupply is outstripping demand so badly that major food companies are paying farmers to go organic.
Read ArticleFeeling completely betrayed by the Organic Trade Association’s support of the Stabenow-Roberts GMO-Labeling “Compromise” bill, OSGATA (the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association) withdraws its membership from the OTA.
Read ArticleAn organic “checkoff” program would tax all organic participants who have above a certain revenue threshhold. But some farmers are not happy about this at all.
Read ArticleDanone’s $12.5 billion takeover of WhiteWave Foods has set the stage for lots more acquisitions in the natural and organic food space.
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An often-debated topic within the farming community is whether organic certification is worth it or not. Some Maine farmers absolutely think so.
Read ArticleAt an absolutely critical time for the movement, there are serious accusations of betrayal within the organic community. Here is a great recap of what is going on.
Read ArticleNormally used on juices and meats, high pressure processing technology has been approved for milk in Australia.
Read ArticleThe Organic Beer Fest has been re-branded and will take place in Portland, Oregon from August 25th to the 28th.
Read ArticleIn Copenhagen, 88% of food served in public institutions is organic, and 94% is organic in school nurseries, daycare centers and schools.
Read ArticleIn France, organic food sales last year grew by a record 15%, and organic acreage increased by 23%, which now accounts for 5% of all farmland in the country.
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