Himalayan Agroecology Initiative: Pioneering sustainable food systems in India, Bhutan, and Nepal

Agriculture in the Himalayas has received a boost with a multi-stakeholder initiative to fortify the resilience of farmers dealing with climate crisis impacts. Backed by global think tank World Future Council and IFOAM – Organics International (https://www.ifoam.bio), the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI) (https://www.ifoam.bio/himalayan-agroecology-initiative-pioneering-sustainable) will enhance biodiversity, favor sustainable agriculture practices, create strong value chains, and […]

Non-GMO Project’s new initiative aims to transform the food system

Food Integrity Collective’s holistic approach looks to “amplify and unite the critical work of non-GMO, organic, and regenerative agriculture movements” The Non-GMO Project, recently launched the Food Integrity Collective, an initiative aimed at revolutionizing the retail food system. Megan Westgate, CEO of the Non-GMO Project, says the Food Integrity Collective “represents a paradigm shift in […]

Natural Grocers® announces new partnership with Rodale Institute to help grow the regenerative organic agriculture movement

Natural Grocers® recently announced a new partnership with Rodale Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agricultural movement through rigorous research, farmer training and education. Customers could join Natural Grocers by directly contributing to Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training programs and supporting the next generation of regenerative organic farmers. Natural Grocers aimed to raise […]

Non-GMO Summit 2024: International non-GMO industry calls for transparency on new GMO technologies and cooperation throughout the value chain

More than 160 representatives from a thriving international non-GMO industry and leading European associations from 23 countries and four continents met on October 7-8, 2024 at the International Non-GMO Summit 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Operators across the full Non-GMO value chain are united in battling the current challenges posed by the planned deregulation of New Genomic […]

GMO salmon factory in Canada for sale as company faces “deepening crisis”

Just four years after its first “harvest” of genetically engineered Atlantic salmon in Canada, the U.S. biotechnology company AquaBounty is selling its on-land GMO fish factory at Rollo Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Local community groups have confirmed that AquaBounty’s factory is now closed. “We never wanted genetically modified salmon and we’re relieved the company […]