Members of Congress attack organic, aim to block organic animal welfare rules
A Republican congressman and senator are trying to weaken organic rules by blocking the advancement of organic welfare regulations, which are supported by the organic industry. Congressman Keith Self, a Republican from…
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Survey: Organic produce sales should see moderate U.S. growth
A recent survey of food producers at the LinkedIn Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group presents mixed projections for organic retail growth. When…
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Canada develops National Organic Action Plan to expand sector as an environmental solution
Canada’s organic food and products were valued at $9.35 billion in 2021, making it the world’s fifth largest market. Emulating progress in…
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EU’s organic farming area topped 39 million acres in 2021
The European Union’s organic agricultural acreage continues to grow, in almost all EU countries. From 2020 to 2021, it rose from 36.3…
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Mexico stands firm in face of U.S. imperialist pressure on GMO corn
Canada joins U.S. in pressuring Mexico over GMO corn ban Mexico says it won’t make any further changes to a decree on…
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Mexican heirloom corn finds growing niche among U.S. consumers, restaurants
Nurtured over generations, heirloom corn varieties from central and southern Mexico are enjoying time in the limelight. Juan Vargas’ colorful cobs—ranging from…
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Celebrate Non-GMO Month in October
Food shoppers, retailers, and brands will celebrate the 14th annual Non-GMO Month in October. The annual event promotes awareness of genetically engineered…
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Evivo® infant probiotics receive Non-GMO Project and Nutrasource’s IPRO™ certifications
Infinant Health, Inc, a company focused on improving infant health through research of the gut microbiome, announced it has received certifications from…
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High Plains farmers are experimenting with novel techniques to protect Texas’ future soil
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune A minority of farmers in the Texas High Plains region are looking to organic and…
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Swiss agronomist turns monoculture into organic farming
In the depleted lands of Brazil, Swiss agronomist Ernst Götsch found fertile soil to imagine and test transformative agricultural techniques. His approach,…
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Soil is home to over half of Earth’s species, study concludes
Surpassing what scientists estimated in 2006, new research has found that over half of all Earth’s species (previous estimate was 25%) call…
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Vital Farms becomes first national egg brand to earn a Regenified™ verification
Vital Farms recently became the first national egg brand to earn a Regenified™ verification. The third-party verification for the company’s regenerative offering, Restorative Eggs,…
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Japanese trading giant Mitsui invests in regenerative agriculture
Business investment concern Mitsui and Co., Ltd. has invested in RRG Nature Based Solutions LLC (“RRG NBS”), a U.S. company with an…
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Do Americans know what “natural” and “processed” foods are?
The average American spends $67 on processed foods every week, according to a recent survey. The poll asked 2,000 respondents about their…
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Award-winning Michigan exporter Zeeland Farm Services aims to keep its edge amid competition
Family-owned Zeeland Farm Services Inc., exporter since 1999, was named the 2023 Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year. The company processes, transports…
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Plant Based World Expo connects buyers with sellers of innovative plant-based products
Over 3,000 people and over 200 companies attended the recent Plant Based World Expo North America (PBW) in New York, sampling innovative plant-based…
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We need the whole truth to regulate GMOs
By Belinda Martineau The following is a piece I wrote which was published in the July 15, 2023 edition of The Davis Enterprise. A…
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Legal appeal challenges hidden GMO foods in marketplace
Center for Food Safety challenges exemptions for highly refined foods and unfamiliar terminology (Bioengineered) in GMO food labeling regulations In early September,…
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Glyphosate exposure linked to severe depression and cognitive decline
A new study from Taiwanese scientists uncovered a strong link between exposure to the herbicide glyphosate and severe depression and cognitive decline…
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