A fascinating look at the challenges of growing organic coffee in California and why more farmers in the state are switching to this crop.
Read ArticleA fascinating look at the challenges of growing organic coffee in California and why more farmers in the state are switching to this crop.
Read ArticleCEO John Mackey recently named five new members to the board as a way to stave off pressure from activist hedge fund Jana Partners. Yet, with seven straight quarters of declining same-store sales, no one should expect Jana Partners to stay quiet for long.
Read ArticleWhile Laura Bush and Michelle Obama were known to stock the White House full of organic food, we shouldn’t expect the same from the current first lady. The New York Times takes a look at the White House kitchen under President Trump.
Read ArticleThe person who may end up leading the USDA and overseeing the National Organic Program has some very questionable ethics dealings in his past. Not exactly encouraging news.
Read ArticleChildren in New York City schools now have much healthier breakfast options, as Back to the Roots landed a major contract with the city and replaced the long-time incumbent Kellogg’s. A huge win for the company, the industry and the kids.
Read ArticleOrganic food companies often use a variety of third-party, animal-welfare certifications on their packaging. But what do they really mean? Stephanie Strom of The New York Times tells us.
Read ArticleAn excellent piece about how farmers in America’s heartland discuss, or don’t discuss, climate change. The key seems to be finding common ground.
Read ArticleGene-editing technology is now being used on food, and regulatory oversight and mandatory safety studies are practically non-existent, not to mention a lack of labeling. The only good news is that this technology has been banned in organic.
Read ArticleAs China looks to promote GMOs throughout the country, its citizens are resisting. And rightly so.
Read ArticleSupply is outstripping demand so badly that major food companies are paying farmers to go organic.
Read ArticleThrive Market is aiming to be the definitive online grocer for organic and non-GMO, and just closed on a $111M round to pursue its goals. This company is going to be a monster.
Read ArticleThe rush is on to influence agriculture in Cuba, and both organic and biotech are wasting no time to have their voices heard.
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