Natural Products Expo West tradeshow postponed until May 2021
Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural products tradeshow, has been postponed from its original March 3-6 dates to May 24-27, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an announcement about…
In this issue
First-time Ohio organic farmers forced to change course with pandemic
Launching an organic farm business—even an inherited farm with a 20-year history—can be a daunting venture. But when spring floods and a…
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Alternative flours on the rise as traditional flour supply dwindles
With pandemic “lockdown baking” surging in recent months, traditional wheat flour has flown off of shelves—leading eager bakers to try some alternatives.…
1 min read04 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterUK sees spike in organic food sales with pandemic
Organic foods and drinks went flying off the shelves these last months in the United Kingdom, peaking during the ten weeks of…
1 min readNew report unveils blueprint to advance organic in climate change policy
The threat that climate change poses to our world, our ecosystem, and our health demands bold policy solutions, and, as the devastating…
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General Mills’ 34,000-acre Gunsmoke Farms receives organic certification
General Mills recently announced Gunsmoke Farms has received organic certification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. Gunsmoke, a 34,000-acre…
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Rodale Institute farming partnership joins hospitals with local organic farmers
The Rodale Institute, pioneer in organic agriculture research located in eastern Pennsylvania, has joined with St. Luke’s Health Network in Lehigh County…
1 min readEarth Fare natural food stores rise from the ashes of bankruptcy
Supporters of natural and organic foods were dismayed when natural food retail chain Earth Fare suddenly closed its 50 stores and filed…
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A guide to organic farming degrees and careers
By Kasia Kovacs At a glance: Organic farming and sustainable agriculture can be studied at the college level.Demand for organic food continues…
3 min read10 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterCanada invests in organic growers to boost consumption of Canadian-made organics
Canadians are consuming more organic and local food—13% more people are buying local since the pandemic began, with three-fourths deliberately choosing Canadian.…
1 min readEU launches organic farming action plan with goal of 25% organic produce
As part of its European Green Deal, the European Commission opened public consultation on its Organic Farming Action Plan (through November 27),…
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Non-GMO label gaining clout as marketers emphasize “clean” and “natural” ingredients
Non-GMO claims on food products have grown steadily since 2015 and are now growing at a faster rate than organic claims. In…
1 min read13 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterMerit Functional Foods teams with Bunge to bring non-GMO canola and pea protein to market
Merit Functional Foods recently announced a new partnership with Bunge Limited that will bolster its mission to provide plant-based protein ingredients. Bunge…
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Cargill aims to advance regenerative agriculture practices across 10 million acres of North American farmland by 2030
Regenerative agriculture is a major trend today, and the latest indication of that is an initiative by food and ag giant Cargill…
2 min read15 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter“Certified Regenerative” certification introduced
Non-profit certifier A Greener World (AGW) has launched a plan-based regenerative certification providing a whole-farm assurance of sustainability—measuring benefits for soil, water,…
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New white paper shows shift to regenerative ag could sequester 100% of annual carbon emissions
Compiling the latest research on soil carbon sequestration potential, Rodale Institute makes the case for regenerative agriculture as a tool to combat…
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Wrangler® seeks committed farmers for new jean celebrating regeneratively grown cotton
Wrangler jeanswear and casual apparel company recently announced plans for a new jean that celebrates the benefits of regeneratively grown cotton. Global…
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Lawsuit filed to protect states’ labeling of genetically engineered seeds
Alleges federal “Bioengineered Food” law improperly prohibits state seed labeling Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed an amended complaint in their ongoing…
3 min read19 · GMO NewsMexico plans to ban GM corn imports, stirring potential conflict with U.S.
Retiring environment minister Victor Toledo announced recently that Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador plans to ban imports of genetically modified corn,…
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EPA proposes phasing out most GMO Bt crops due to insect resistance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase out more than 40 varieties of genetically modified Bt corn and cotton over…
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Glyphosate Residue Free Certification market reaches $204 million
The Detox Project recently released the first ever data on the Glyphosate Residue Free certification market in September, after reviewing 2020 second…
1 min read22 · The Organic & Non-GMO Report NewsletterNatural pest control saving billions of dollars
Biological control of insect pests—where “natural enemies” keep pests at bay—is saving farmers in Asia and the Pacific region billions of dollars,…
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Bayer stock tanks, dragged down by company’s Monsanto purchase
Bayer AG’s stock slumped after the pesticide, GMO, and drug giant announced it would have to slash costs, which continues to undermine the…
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Indian woman helps 50,000 Indian farmers get organic food to consumers
When Shriya Naheta joined her sister seeking out organic farms to supply her new restaurant, she was armed with a recently earned…
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