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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 of recognized third‑party standards that qualify products for regenerative claims. Under Whole Foods Market’s Regenerative Agriculture Claims Policy, products sourced from farms verified by SCI may be marketed as regenerative and display the […]

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 recent USDA data and industry commodity reports. Almond markets, after multiple years of oversupply, are showing signs of inventory correction as export shipments improve, particularly to Asia and the Middle East. Pistachios remain […]

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 sold bread products, prompting discussion about pesticide residues in staple foods. The Florida Department of Health conducted independent laboratory testing under the state’s Healthy Florida First initiative, reporting glyphosate in six of eight […]

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 adulteration and fraud, posing challenges for quality control and consumer trust. A 2023 analytical study demonstrated the use of portable near‑infrared spectrometers combined with chemometric models to authenticate orange juice and detect adulterants […]

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 transition initiatives that depend on multi‑year authorizations. Lawmakers have yet to agree on comprehensive language, leaving advocates concerned about potential funding gaps and reduced clarity for producers planning long‑range investments. Nutrition policy debates […]