The abrupt departure of Mark Kastel, co-founder of The Cornucopia Institute, raises some very serious questions and will have a dramatic impact on the future of the organic industry.
In an unprecedented move, The Cornucopia Institute has released an organic certifier scorecard. This will give brands, farmers and consumers insight into which certifiers are allowing organic hydroponic and 'factory farm' operations to flourish.
As gene-edited food products begin to reach the marketplace, the companies behind them are embarking on a PR campaign to erroneously convince consumers that these foods are not GMOs.
The USDA just released its Agricultural Trade Promotion Program recipients, and organic was allocated just $547K out of $200M. What this means and the lost opportunity it represents for our industry.
We take an in-depth look at the Organic & Natural Health Association -- a trade association that is in clear alignment with the most progressive brands in the organic food industry today.
We break down the legal action taken against the USDA in regards to hydroponics and why this move is so important to the integrity of the organic seal.
The BioNutrient Food Association just unveiled its BioNutrient meter, something which could increase the nutrient density of our crops and dramatically change the way we shop for food.
The Non-GMO Project has placed potatoes on its High-Risk list. We discuss what this means and what you need to understand when shopping at the supermarket.
The organic online frozen food company Daily Harvest put on an incredibly impressive performance at its pop-up in NYC last week. Here is a full recap and a look at the company's serious commitment to organic
It appears that a national advertising campaign for organic could happen in 2019. The question now is -- what should the message be? Positive or negative? The Organic Trade Association wants to hear your ideas.
Is an all-organic Thanksgiving even possible? In this week's Organic Insider, we investigate the difficulty of serving an entirely organic Thanksgiving meal.
In a very positive development for small organic farmers, the USDA just ruled that paper pots -- an important planting tool -- will be allowed in organic until further notice.
My recap of last week's National Organic Standards Board meeting in Minnesota. While progress is definitely being made in fighting against fraudulent organic imports, inconsistencies remain.
