With the National Organic Standards Board Reapproving Inert Ingredients, Will the Industry Take a Stand? Nov 04, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards The NOSB's continued delay of dealing with synthetic "inerts" is betraying the trust of organic consumers. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 10 items
How the Words We Use Play a Key Role in Helping to Save the World, “Carbon” is on a Massive Upswing Oct 21, 2020 Industry News Why major restaurant chains, supermarkets and brands around the world are embracing the term "carbon." Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 11 items
EU’s Proposed Rule Could Cause Real Damage to Organic Farmers in Developing Countries, Digitization Must be Part of the Solution Oct 07, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards Developed countries need to be much smarter in how they are adopting organic policy measures. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 10 items
With Time Running Out, the Kiss the Ground documentary Provides Clarity, Hope and an Inspirational Call-to-Action for Organic Brands Sep 23, 2020 Industry News All organic stakeholders must develop and pursue a regenerative strategy. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
When it Comes to How Organic Produce is Grown, Consumers Must Demand Much Greater Transparency Sep 09, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards We need full-disclosure as to how organic produce is grown -- either in the soil or not in the soil. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
EXCLUSIVE: Clean Hydroponic Produce Certification Finally Brings Transparency to Hydroponics Aug 26, 2020 Add-On Certifications A critical development to help provide transparency as to how organic produce is grown. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 11 items
What the Strong Reception of the Vital Farms IPO Means for the Rest of the Organic Industry Aug 12, 2020 Industry News By all measures, the Vital Farms IPO is a very positive sign. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Addressing the Supply Side of the Equation is a Golden Opportunity to Defeat Fraudulent Organic Grains from Abroad Jul 29, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards Bolstering the domestic organic grain market is an important part of the solution. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
How 3D Virtual Shopping Can Enhance Storytelling and Create More Brand Loyalty for Organic Companies Jul 15, 2020 Trends With online shopping more important than ever, 3D virtual shopping technology can be of tremendous benefit to organic brands. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 10 items
EPA Displays Alarming Lack of Transparency When Approving GE-Mosquitos, 1B+ Set to be Released in Florida and Texas Jul 01, 2020 GMOs The way our government is approving risky GE technologies should have us all very concerned. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Amid Booming Sales, the USDA Organic Seal is Taking a Hit and the Industry Fails to Communicate its Message Jun 24, 2020 Industry News A look at what is going on with the USDA organic seal and the opportunity that the industry is missing. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 9 items
With Regenerative Organic Certified Set to Launch, its Social Justice Component is More Prescient Than Ever Jun 17, 2020 Add-On Certifications After a long wait, Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), the new organic certification add-on label, is set to publicly launch. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 8 items
Dicamba Herbicide Declared Illegal, EPA Shockingly Disregards Ruling Jun 10, 2020 Chemicals A court deemed a super-toxic herbicide illegal but that is only part of the story. American citizens continue to suffer. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
Is the Organic Industry Aware of What's on the Horizon? Jun 03, 2020 Industry News So far, COVID-19 and labor issues have not been a major problem for the organic industry. That could quickly change. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 8 items
USDA’s New Framework for GMO Regulation Completely Ignores the Well-Being of American Citizens, Ensures the Pesticide Treadmill will Strengthen May 20, 2020 GMOs This new GMO regulatory framework is a very dark moment for American agriculture. The USDA must impose strict regulations on GMO crops. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 10 items
EXCLUSIVE: Actress, Producer and Best-Selling Author Gabrielle Union Joins Bitsy’s as Co-Founder, Sets out to Change How All Kids Snack May 13, 2020 Industry News Hollywood actress, producer and best-selling author Gabrielle Union is joining Bitsy's as a co-founder, giving the organic food kids' brand serious reach. Quick Hits: 12 items Linked Articles: 9 items
The USDA Asserts Total Power over the Organic Industry’s Agenda May 06, 2020 Organic Policy and Standards It is time for members of the National Organic Standards Board to assert their statutory authority, which was granted to them by Congress. Quick Hits: 8 items Linked Articles: 6 items
Assessing COVID-19’s Impact on Sustainable Fashion and Organic Textiles Apr 29, 2020 Industry News Despite the pandemic, industry experts see a bright future for organic clothing and textiles. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 6 items
Nature’s Path introduces the First Regenerative Organic Certified Oat Product Apr 22, 2020 Industry News With the new ROC certification having officially launched, we now have a new gold standard in organic. Quick Hits: 11 items Linked Articles: 9 items
How COVID-19 has Impacted Organic Farmers in the U.S. Apr 15, 2020 Industry News Amidst the massive food dislocation taking place across the country, there is reason for hope. Quick Hits: 6 items Linked Articles: 6 items
EXCLUSIVE: Patagonia Provisions launches its Marketplace, Specific Emphasis on Regenerative and Community Apr 08, 2020 Industry News Just as ROC is set to become the new gold standard in organic, the Patagonia Provisions’ marketplace has similar aspirations. Quick Hits: 9 items Linked Articles: 10 items
How the Explosive Interest in Organic Gardening Could Help Change the System Apr 01, 2020 Industry News More people growing their own organic food may spur them to defend organic agriculture. Quick Hits: 10 items Linked Articles: 11 items
Farmers Markets, Juice Bars, Restaurants and Distributors Adapt -- and Evolve -- to a New Way of Doing Business Mar 25, 2020 Industry News A look at how farmers markets, juice bars, restaurants and distributors are changing the way they get food into the hands of consumers. Quick Hits: 6 items Linked Articles: 9 items
With Expo West being canceled, a look at some new products and announcements from organic brands Mar 23, 2020 Trade Shows A special email dedicated to brands that were unable to showcase their new products at Expo West.
