The Organic Seal on Your Honey May Not Mean What You Think Aug 12, 2026Organic Policy and StandardsDoes the USDA still have adequate staffing levels to police a global, paper-based organic certification system? Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Rodale Institute Bets $139 Million the Private Sector Can Do What Washington Won't Jul 29, 2026Industry NewsAn organic intiative that does not lack boldness or ambition. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Japan's Draconian Seed Laws — and the Threat to Organic Jul 15, 2026Organic Policy and StandardsA ban on all GMOs, including gene-edited seeds, must become a real priority. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 8 items
Japan's "Organic" GMO Loophole Should Be a Wake-Up Call for the U.S. Industry Jul 01, 2026GMOsAn alarming development that should garner the attention of every organic advocate. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The Soil Question Organic Still Hasn't Answered Jun 17, 2026Industry NewsThe controversial issue of hydroponics in organic must be addressed. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Refusing to Wait for the USDA, Texas Attorney General Defends the Organic Label on His Own Jun 03, 2026Organic Policy and StandardsThe misting of produce at supermarkets is a real vulnerability for organic shoppers. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 8 items
The NOSB Is Short Five Seats, Leaving the Organic Industry Exposed May 20, 2026Organic Policy and StandardsUnfilled board vacancies threaten the legal standing of organic industry regulations. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Retailers Take The Lead On 'Regenerative' — As Shoppers Struggle To Decode The Label May 06, 2026Industry NewsWhole Foods Market, IFOAM North America and Natural Grocers are taking leadership roles when it comes to "regenerative" claims on supermarket shelves. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
With Washington in Retreat, Private Capital Must Step Forward Apr 22, 2026Industry NewsPatagonia and Holdfast Collective have demonstrated that waiting for Congress to act is no longer a strategy. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Tearing Down Organic Won't Cost Them a Thing. It Will Cost You Everything. Apr 08, 2026Industry NewsFor some big influencers on Instagram, vilifying organic is not about improving the system but is a strategy to capture your attention. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
An Open Letter to the USDA: Get Antibiotics Out of School Lunches Mar 25, 2026Industry NewsLed by ButcherBox, a coalition is demanding that the USDA take action to protect our nation's children. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
11 Things that Stood Out at Natural Products Expo West 2026 Mar 11, 2026Trade ShowsPurpose Pledge, torrid growth of the Regenerative Organic Certified® label, and breadfruit top the list. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
When “Natural” Isn’t Natural — and Protections Aren’t Protected Feb 18, 2026Industry NewsTwo consequential follow-ups to stories we’ve previously covered -- GMO food colors and the fight to save the monarch butterfly. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 12 items
The Overlooked Demand Opportunity in Organic Feb 04, 2026Industry NewsBrand and product storytelling represents untapped revenue potential. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
The Quiet Decline of U.S. Organic Acreage — and What It Will Take to Reverse It Jan 21, 2026Organic Policy and StandardsThe integrity of the organic system must be addressed. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Top 5 Organic Food Trends for 2026 Jan 07, 2026TrendsNon‑UPF Verified, nutrient density and pesticide testing are a few that top the list. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Criticizing Organic Is Easy — When Toxic Pesticides Aren’t Your Neighbors Dec 24, 2025PesticidesA look at the people who truly know the importance of organic. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 10 items
A Landmark UPF Lawsuit Is Unfolding in San Francisco — And It Could Accelerate Organic’s Rise Dec 10, 2025Industry NewsThe attention on ultra-processed foods will be impacting organic in a very meaningful way. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
How California Is Rewriting School Food with Organic Nov 25, 2025Industry NewsOn-the-ground efforts by Friends of the Earth and its partners are delivering very significant quantities of organic food to school kids. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Federal Court Strikes Down USDA’s GMO Labeling Rule in Landmark Win for Consumers — What It All Means Nov 12, 2025GMOsThe fight for real GMO transparency has been given a second chance. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 8 items
Reclaiming Organic: Eliot Coleman’s Call to End the Input Economy Oct 29, 2025Industry NewsHis new book, The Self-Fed Farm and Garden, should be read by anyone who cares about organic. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 12 items
Edacious partners with the Regenerative Organic Alliance to Bring Hard Data to the ROC Label Oct 15, 2025Industry NewsA very significant move for the organic industry. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
2025 Real Organic Project Symposium: Some Very Hard Truths But Strong Reasons for Optimism Oct 01, 2025Trade ShowsAnother very special day for the organic community at Churchtown Dairy. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Hunger Strike in Watsonville: Will the Organic Movement Stand in Solidarity or Remain Silent? Sep 17, 2025PesticidesThis poses a serious moral test for our industry. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
