Paper pots have been the source of much debate at the National Organic Standards Board, and now there is an organic one.
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Paper pots have been the source of much debate at the National Organic Standards Board, and now there is an organic one.
Read ArticleFunding will be provided to partners who implement climate-smart production practices, activities and systems on working lands; measure/quantify, monitor and verify the carbon and greenhouse gas benefits associated with those practices; and develop markets and promote the resulting climate-smart commodities.
Read ArticleAccording to data released by NielsenIQ, this figure underscores the impact supply chain challenges have had on food retailers.
Read ArticleSimilar to The Washington Post’s story a few years ago about fraudulent organic grains from Turkey and Ukraine, this article exposes just how easy it is for bad actors in India to manipulate the USDA’s antiquated and porous paper-based system. Here is the response to the NYT article from the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
Read ArticleCalifornia accounts for nearly 20% of US organic farms and acreage.
Read ArticleWhile farming coffee will be more challenging in a warmer climate, some countries will be able to grow more cashews and avocados, a new study finds.
Read ArticleU.S. sales of organic fresh produce surpassed $9 billion for 2021, the first time the market has reached that mark, but didn’t match the double-digit gain from the previous year.
Read ArticlePFAS were found in the soil, well water and produce of an organic farm in Maine, causing serious concern throughout the entire state.
Read ArticleRBC Capital Markets gives an interesting analysis of the plant-based investment space.
Read ArticleMillennials have now become the category’s largest consumer, seeking products made with fewer and more premium ingredients.
Read ArticleAmerican consumers have pushed sales to record levels, with retail experiencing growth of more than 5% a quarter.
Read ArticleBecause supply chains are made of people.
Read ArticleThe New York Times finally takes a look at the perilous road ahead for small organic dairy farmers.
Read ArticleAt the Sustainable Ag Summit, industry leaders paid more attention to an ‘anti-meat agenda’ than the climate crisis.
Read ArticleThis user-submission study showed that organic chicken may come from plants with high salmonella rates.
Read ArticleProducers are over-ordering supplies for 2022, and farmers are considering new cash crops. Others are getting out of the business.
Read ArticleThere is a limited supply of glass, containerboard, cardboard and aluminum — with no clear end in sight.
Read ArticleSober-curious drinkers, dual-purpose brands and functionality collaborations head the list.
Read ArticleBecause of the presence of ethylene oxide in organic sesame seeds, the EU has blacklisted five certifying agencies from India.
Read ArticleThe Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel picked its top 5 trends for next year, and it predicts a surge in popularity of peppers and pasta.
Read ArticleCCOF’s OCal standards, certification process and regulations mirror almost exactly those of the USDA’s National Organic Program.
Read ArticleYesterday, nine organic organizations representing organic farmers and consumers delivered two petitions with 15,234 signatures asking Danone North America, owner of Horizon Organic, not to leave the Northeast.
Read ArticleThe organic Kalamata olives are being studied because of their antioxidant and cardioprotective properties.
Read ArticleThe problem is processing and transportation capacity, not a lack of food.
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