Testing Experts Discuss Organic Trends for 2024 Jan 10, 2024TrendsGreater testing, transparency and traceability will be important themes in the year ahead. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
5 Major Storylines for Organic in 2024 Dec 20, 2023TrendsThe grower group lawsuit and California defining "regenerative" top the list. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
The Horrifying Test Results from School Lunches Make the Clear Case for Organic Food Dec 06, 2023PesticidesBut organic must address its heavy metal contamination issue. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
If Grower Groups are Deemed Illegal, Industry Executives Foresee Chaos in Organic Nov 21, 2023Organic Policy and StandardsThe removal of grower groups has the potential to severely disrupt the global organic supply chain. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Lawsuit Alleges that the USDA has Turned a Blind Eye to Illegal Grower Group Certifications, Which Have Greatly Harmed American Farmers and Consumers Nov 08, 2023Organic Policy and StandardsIf true, it's another horrible blow to the integrity of the organic seal. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Time-Sensitive: We Must Stop This New RNAi Pesticide Oct 27, 2023PesticidesPlease take immediate action to stop this new nano-scale, gene-silencing biopesticide.
At the Real Organic Project Conference, Optimism Was in the Air Oct 25, 2023Trade ShowsIt was a magical day at Churchtown Dairy in Hudson, NY. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Into the Weeds is a Tragic and Cautionary Tale of What Happens When Government Agencies are Captured Oct 11, 2023PesticidesAllowing hydroponics in organic has much greater ramifications than most people realize. Quick Hits: 13 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Highlights and Key Takeaways from Natural Products Expo East 2023 Sep 27, 2023Trade ShowsPhiladelphia was a fantastic few days, as New Hope said this would be the last Expo East ever. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Rodale Institute hosts its Annual Stewardship Awards Dinner, Aims to Become a Regenerative Organic Agriculture University Sep 13, 2023Industry NewsAnother magical night at the birthplace of organic in the U.S. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Given the Power of the GMO Industrial Complex, the Survival of Organic Cannot be Taken for Granted Aug 30, 2023Industry NewsThe only way that organic survives is if we can be cost-competitive with conventional. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The Organic Industry Needs AI-Robots More Than Most People Realize Aug 16, 2023Industry NewsLabor issues, particularly when it comes to removing weeds, are an enormous problem. Quick Hits: 13 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The Formula for Organic isn't Complicated, But Not Everyone Wants to Follow it Aug 02, 2023Organic Policy and StandardsHow the two add-on labels -- Regenerative Organic Certified® and Real Organic Project -- are more important than ever. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Key Takeaways from the Apeel Controversy and Where We Go From Here Jul 19, 2023Industry NewsIs Apeel a "fungicide" or a "coating?" An in-depth look at this controversy, as it stands today. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Arjan Stephens named as President of Nature's Path Organic Foods, Discusses the Company's Acquisition Strategy Jul 19, 2023Industry NewsIn my interview, Arjan Stephens discusses his plans for the brand and what he looks for in acquisition candidates.
EXCLUSIVE: After Nearly 30 Years, the Founders of Lotus Foods Step Down, Appoint New CEO Jul 16, 2023Industry NewsCompany president and COO Andrew Burke takes over.
Highlights and Key Takeaways from the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show and Good Food Mercantile Jul 05, 2023Trade ShowsKonjac, baking products, crackers and social impact stories stood out at both shows. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
Gene Editing is GMO -- Contrary to What Governments, the Media and Companies are Telling Us Jun 21, 2023GMOsThe propaganda campaign around gene-edited foods has reached an entirely new level. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Organic Certifiers Take an Unprecedented Stand Against the USDA Jun 07, 2023Organic Policy and StandardsThe Organic Agriculture is Soil-Based position statement is an incredibly significant development. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Why Dr. Bronner’s took Dirt Don’t Hurt Under its Wing May 30, 2023Industry NewsAn inside look at how Dr. Bronner's is both giving back and trying to foster the CPG ecosystem.
The State of California is in the Process of Defining "Regenerative Agriculture" and the Consequences for Organic Could Be Severe May 24, 2023Industry NewsThis is another Prop 37 moment for our industry. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
"Sustainable" Certifications are Siphoning Billions from Organic May 10, 2023Industry NewsThe actual environmental benefit may be incredibly different from what consumers are assuming. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Co-Founder of the Organic Consumers Association, Ronnie Cummins, Passes Away Apr 28, 2023Industry NewsA very big loss for consumers and the entire organic industry.
What Recent Grocery Shopping Trends are Telling Us Apr 26, 2023TrendsThe industry has done a very poor job of communicating to consumers what organic means. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
