To Attract the Next Generation, the Message of Organic Needs to Change Dec 14, 2022 Pesticides The plight of farmworkers exposed to toxic pesticides must be communicated. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 12 items
Despite What Has Been Reported, Certified Organic Clothing and Textiles are Not Suffering from Endemic Fraud. The System is Getting Stronger Each Day. Nov 30, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards A counter to the very one-sided NYT story about fraud in organic cotton. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
The First Step for GMOs to be Allowed in Organic is Public Discussion -- Which is Now Happening Nov 16, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards Is it just a matter of time before GMOs are allowed in organic? Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Neutral Foods Could Change Everything for Organic Nov 02, 2022 Industry News The company's decarbonization strategies could be a game-changer for the organic industry. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Among Other Things, "Organic" Hydroponics is a Move Away from Regenerative Oct 18, 2022 Add-On Certifications The industry's widespread silence on this very important issue needs to end. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 12 items
Functional Ingredients for Mental Wellness, Yogurt Innovation, ROC Momentum and More from Natural Products Expo East 2022 Oct 05, 2022 Trade Shows Once again, Natural Products Expo East 2022 in Philadelphia was a very impactful few days. Quick Hits: 13 items Linked Articles: 9 items
At a Congressional Hearing in Washington, Regenerative Organic Took Center Stage and Made a Very Powerful Impression Sep 21, 2022 Industry News My Top 5 Key Takeaways from the U.S. House Ag Committee's hearing on regenerative agriculture. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The New Organic Animal Welfare Standards Provide More Clarity but May Be a Serious Step Backwards Sep 07, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards Many non-profit groups believe that the language in the proposed rule falls very short. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Something is Working in Denmark -- A National Organic Policy Aug 24, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards Key stakeholders in organic need to join forces and agree on enough things to have a common framework. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The USDA's Power Grab Threatens the Independence of the National Organic Standards Board Aug 10, 2022 Organic Policy and Standards A seemingly arbitrary application of administrative rules puts the future of organic at risk. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Organic Brands Now Face a Very Different Financial Environment Jul 27, 2022 Industry News Private and public investors no longer value organic food brands in the same way. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Despite its Recent History of Human Rights and Child Labor Violations, Nespresso Achieves B Corp Certification. Organic Brands are Calling for Change. Jul 13, 2022 Add-On Certifications A disturbing look at what is allowed under B Corp certification. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Fancy Food Show 2022 Recap, How Food Incubators View Organic Jun 22, 2022 Trade Shows An overview of Fancy Food 2022, including a look at how incubators across the country view organic. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The Playbook for GMO 2.0 is Going Exactly to Plan, Brands Step in to Combat it Jun 08, 2022 GMOs Sophisticated terms, such as synthetic biology and precision fermentation, are purposely used to confuse consumers. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
An Unsettling Number of Organic Farmers are Not Using Organic Seeds May 25, 2022 Industry News Organic brands need to prioritize organic seed usage, just like they are doing with regenerative agriculture. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 9 items
A Very Influential Member of Congress Meets with Regenerative Organic Proponents, Supports Testimony in front of the House Agriculture Committee May 11, 2022 Industry News This was an incredibly important development, in terms of making headway with politicians in Washington, D.C. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The Organic Industry Can No Longer Ignore PFAS Contamination Apr 27, 2022 Industry News "Forever chemicals" are invading the organic food supply. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Farmland LP is Demonstrating How Converting Farmland to Organic Can be a Profitable and Very Beneficial Endeavor Apr 13, 2022 Industry News Yet another example debunking the narrative that we need GMOs to feed the world. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
USDA Finally Passes Long-Overdue Origin of Livestock Rule, Small Organic Dairies are Still at Risk Mar 30, 2022 Industry News Despite the positive news, this is no time to get complacent. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Synthetic Biology and Regenerative Organic each Had a Real Presence at Natural Products Expo West 2022 Mar 16, 2022 Trade Shows The growing presence of GMO 2.0 technologies at Expo West 2022 left many people upset. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Mandatory ESG Reporting Standards Will Be the Most Important Development Ever for Organic Mar 02, 2022 Industry News The impact of these new requirements will be enormous. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
After being hampered by COVID, Regenerative Organic Certified is Poised to Have a Banner Year Feb 16, 2022 Add-On Certifications The number of new organic certifiers coming on board will be a game-changer. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
EPA Admits Massive Dicamba Damage Yet Won't Ban It. Dozens of Senators Seem Fine with This. Feb 01, 2022 Industry News When we will vote people into office that meet our needs and keep us safe? Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Stonyfield's Gary Hirshberg Launches a New Initiative to Save Small Organic Dairy Farmers in the Northeast Jan 19, 2022 Industry News All it will take is for us to redirect our current weekly purchase of organic dairy. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
