Survey shows younger, health-conscious consumers are embracing organic
Millennials, Gen Z putting high value on organic’s health benefits A $70 billion market now, organic may be maturing, but younger consumers—including new parents and their babies—are eating it up. A survey…
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72% of consumers consider organic ingredients important in personal care products
Research from NSF demonstrates the growing demand for cleaner choices and third-party certification for skincare, cosmetics and soaps, among other products NSF,…
1 min read03 · Organic NewsOrganic food import values have increased to $5.7 billion since 2011
The value of U.S. organic food imports rose to $5.7 billion in 2024, marking an increase for more than a decade. One…
1 min read04 · Organic NewsFree-range, organic, and other eggs marketed with animal welfare claims saw increased shares of egg sales from 2008 to 2018
Between January 2008 and December 2018, U.S. consumers’ retail table egg expenditures shifted towards eggs marketed as cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised, organic, free…
1 min readOrganic Indian cotton variety more sustainable than GMO counterpart but lacks buyer demand
Indigenous to the Kutch district of Gujarat in western India, organic kala cotton is a sustainable treasure. Unlike Bt cotton, which uses…
1 min read06 · Non-GMO NewsConstitutional amendment bans GMO corn planting in Mexico, aims to preserve native corn varieties
A landmark constitutional amendment in Mexico has banned the plantings of genetically modified corn nationwide. Lawmakers say this measure will preserve native…
2 min read07 · Non-GMO NewsSOYLEIC® partners with Byron Seeds to expand access to high-oleic non-GMO soybean genetics
SOYLEIC, a leader in high-oleic, non-GMO soybean technology, announced a new partnership with Byron Seeds, a Midwestern-based, family-owned seed company. The collaboration…
1 min readGoodSAM Foods is blazing a path for regen ag that brings value (and money) back to farmers
By Jennifer Marston, global agtech editor, AgFunderNews More vertical integration at the source of the food is needed for regenerative agriculture and…
4 min read09 · Regenerative AgricultureQuinn Snacks partners with Ralston Family Farms to develop regenerative brown rice flour
Quinn Snacks recently announced a partnership with Ralston Family Farms, a third-generation rice grower dedicated to regenerative agriculture, soil health, and reduced…
1 min read10 · Regenerative AgricultureKiss the Ground study reveals momentum in the regenerative movement but disconnect within our food system
Kiss the Ground, a leading nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil, has released the findings of its 2025 Research Study, revealing both promising…
1 min readPhD program in Regenerative and Organic Agriculture launched
Maharishi International University (MIU), based in Fairfield, Iowa, has launched a doctoral program in Regenerative and Organic Agriculture. The PhD in Regenerative…
1 min read12 · Regenerative Organic AgricultureOrganic India earns Regenerative Organic Certified® label across multiple teas and supplements
ORGANIC INDIA, a leader in providing organic herbal wellness products to over 40 countries worldwide, has earned Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) status across…
1 min read13 · GMO NewsMidwestern field trials suggest overuse of GMO corn reduces farmers’ profits, shows short-sighted approach of GMO crops
Corn genetically engineered to resist corn rootworm pests has become increasingly less effective, leading to economic losses for farmers, according to a…
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Another billion-dollar blow to Bayer, but company closer to blocking future lawsuits
Georgia governor weighing bill that would make it harder for people to sue pesticide companies By Carey Gillam A Georgia jury verdict…
2 min read15 · Pesticides“Cancer gag act” to give pesticide companies immunity from lawsuits stopped in Iowa
For the second year in a row, legislation that would protect pesticide companies like Bayer from lawsuits over their products’ link to…
2 min read16 · PesticidesFemale reproductive health adversely affected by glyphosate, research finds
A recent study published in Reproductive Sciences found that exposure to glyphosate, a widely used herbicide and the active ingredient in Roundup,…
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