Non-UPF Beverage Market Wide Open
Spindrift has become the first beverage brand verified under the Non‑Ultraprocessed Foods (Non‑UPF) Verified Standard by the Non‑GMO Project, highlighting a new growth niche in the beverage market for products made with…
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Round 7 of Equitable Transfer Program
The Non-GMO Project has opened applications for Round 7 of its Equitable Transfer Program (ETP), designed to reduce barriers that have historically limited…
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Colorado Case Highlights Winter Barley Strategy
A Colorado grain producer’s shift to winter barley and regenerative practices illustrates how alternative cereal seeds and market development may offer resilience…
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Bumper Crop Potential Predicted for Spring 2026
Agricultural meteorologists, like atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon, are pointing to weather patterns and seasonal shifts that could support above-average crop yields across…
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Top 5 Soil Health Innovations Supporting Regenerative Practices
Adoption of regenerative approaches continues to grow as evidence mounts that well-managed soils improve yield stability, carbon storage, and ecosystem services. The…
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Soil Carbon Gains Attention
In early 2026, USDA and select state programs launched new pilot programs allowing producers to earn carbon credits for verified soil improvements,…
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Diversified Farms Outperform in the Long-Term
A comprehensive second‑order meta‑analysis published in Nature Communications provides strong evidence that diversified agricultural systems, including intercropping, organic amendments, and crop rotation,…
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Newly Approved PFAS-Linked Pesticides
As PFAS headlines reshape public trust in the food system, the arrival of two new fluorinated pesticides has intensified concerns and escalated…
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France’s Organic Sector Shows Signs of Recovery
France’s organic agriculture sector is showing early signs of recovery following a challenging period marked by declining acreage and market contraction, according…
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Whole Foods Adds Soil & Climate Initiative
Whole Foods Market has approved the Soil & Climate Initiative (SCI) as an official regenerative agriculture certification program, expanding the retailer’s list…
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Specialty Tree Crop Markets in 2026
U.S. specialty tree crop markets are entering the 2026 growing season with steadier supply conditions but continued pressure on profitability, according to…
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Florida Tests Bread for “Harmful” Levels of Glyphosate
Florida health officials have released results from a state‑led food testing initiative showing detectable levels of the herbicide glyphosate in several widely…
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Fraud Risks in Orange Juice Supply Chains
As global demand for premium fruit juices persists, industry research continues to confirm that orange juice remains highly susceptible to economically motivated…
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Organic Market Faces Policy Crosswinds
With the 2023 Farm Bill expired and several extensions in place, key organic and conservation programs face uncertainty, including organic research and…
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Global Tea Sector Adapts
The global tea industry is facing mounting pressures from climate change and shifting consumer demand, prompting growers and processors worldwide to explore…
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Making Organic Packaging Truly Sustainable
Shoppers increasingly expect produce packaging to have a low environmental impact, with research showing that over half of consumers prefer materials with…
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