The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is suing the EPA for allegedly failing to regulate the spread of sludge contaminated with PFAS.
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The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is suing the EPA for allegedly failing to regulate the spread of sludge contaminated with PFAS.
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According to total U.S. multi-outlet data from market research firm Circana, 2023 sales reached $8.3 billion, up 1.4% from the previous year, and volume sales grew 0.7% to 2.8 billion pounds.
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How companies are now embracing Instagram and TikTok, and working with influencers to stay relevant.
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Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat suppliers, is downsizing its antibiotic-free beef offerings after backing away from chicken raised without antibiotics last year.
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Interestingly, the University of California Organic Agriculture Institute failed to mention the state’s effort to legally codify a definition for regenerative agriculture.
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A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Cornell University looks at how organic farmers’ beliefs about the microbiome influence their soil management practices.
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The European federation of organic agriculture and its French members obtained a judicial agreement to put an end to labels using the name ‘Eco-score’ for food products, as it was found to be misleading for consumers.
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According to research from 84.51°, a subsidiary of Kroger, commonalities exist in the least- and most-purchased items, but more and more every year, the average consumer represents less of the population.
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While ashwagandha investment and innovation is surging, some European authorities are showing signs of safety concern, leading industry experts to criticize a spread of “complete misinformation” across the continent.
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Published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, an international meta study reveals that there may be less of certain mold toxins in organically grown grain, compared to grain grown in the conventional manner.
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With Rodale Institute as the beneficiary of this grant, the funding will help address a massive problem in the marketplace.
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack just announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and help producers transition to organic production.
Read Article The OTA’s 2024 Organic Industry Survey said that (1) the increase in dollar sales was driven more by pricing than unit sales and (2) the term “regenerative” is adding confusion to the marketplace and poses a challenge to “organic.”
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Consumers and brands should expect major price increases and supply disruptions over the coming months.
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Water utilities took issue with the rule, saying treatment systems are expensive to install and that customers will end up paying more for water.
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Organic imports are growing much faster than what we are sending to other countries.
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Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics.
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Topping the list of the 2024 Dirty Dozen are strawberries, spinach and kale.
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Businesses will continue working to lower their indirect emissions because of pressure from retailers and state governments, according to a sustainability tech executive.
Read Article The organic produce market saw low dollar growth and declines in volumes, as price remains an obstacle for many consumers.
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Plummeting supply and surging prices have caused a meltdown in the chocolate market. And analysts are growing less hopeful for a quick correction.
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Food companies are talking about smaller price increases this year, good news for grocery shoppers and restaurant diners.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro is doing a phenomenal job encouraging organic agriculture in his state.
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Based on recent New Hope Network consumer research, roughly a third of respondents said they actively seek out products labeled USDA certified organic, but 28% said they don’t seek out any third-party certifications.
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