Even though many companies set pesticide reduction goals — which particularly appeal to shareholders — the advocacy group As You Sow said little progress has been made.
Very disturbing. Almost half of the tap water in the U.S. is contaminated with PFAS chemicals, according to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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A very disturbing development, on many levels.
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Next up is USDA approval and commercialization in 2023. A very troubling development.
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Internal testing done by Gerber, Beech-Nut, Nurture, Inc. (Happy Baby) and Hain Celestial (Earth’s Best) showed levels of heavy metals far above limits set for bottled water by the FDA and the EPA, congressional investigators found. Class action lawsuits have since been filed.
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Fearing a second wave of coronavirus, grocery stores are focusing on the long-term, aiming to stockpile supplies for months instead of weeks.
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Sips & Snacks is the company’s program promoting up-and-coming, healthy snack brands.
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As the protests continue, Whole Foods maintains its policy of prohibiting employee clothing with wording that is not related to the company.
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Americans may soon see less selection and more expensive food in the coming months.
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A look at why Lucky’s ended up closing its doors.
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According to a new investigation, 95% of tested baby foods contained lead, 73% contained arsenic and 32% contained mercury.
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Restaurants in California will have the option to add a 1% surcharge to diners’ bills, with the funds going toward supporting environmentally friendly farming practices.
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An op-ed from Rose Marcario and David Bronner, the CEOs of Patagonia and Dr. Bronner’s, respectively, on how regenerative organic agriculture can help save the planet.
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Unfortunately, thanks to the FDA, genetically-engineered fish is one step closer to reaching our dinner plates. Center for Food Safety is examining all legal options to stop this from happening.
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Barely alive, David Johnson is the first of 800 victims to sue Monsanto for causing him cancer.
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In a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, women who consumed more fruits and vegetables, which contained high amounts of pesticide residue, were associated with a lower chance of pregnancy and a higher risk of pregnancy loss.
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CNN takes a close look at the lawsuits where Monsanto is being accused of failing to warn consumers that its products may cause cancer.
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