The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Florida and Alabama ban manufacture of lab-grown meat

The Florida legislature has signed SB 1084, to prohibit production and sale of lab-grown meat in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis spoke of the “global elite’s plan to force the world to eat meat grown in a petri dish….” Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson added that lab-grown meat is in “direct opposition to authentic agriculture.” […]

Organic Trade Association announces annual leadership award winners

The Organic Trade Association recently recognized six individuals for their outstanding leadership, vision and commitment in advancing the organic movement and making a positive difference on their farms, in their communities, in our climate and environment, and in the lives and diets of millions of people throughout the world. The distinguished 2024 Organic Leadership Award […]

ADM’s global regenerative agriculture program named to Fast Company’s 2024 list of world changing ideas

ADM and its global regenerative agriculture program were named a finalist in the Enterprise category of Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. Selected from a pool of more than 1,300 entries, ADM was one of 127 finalists recognized for developing creative solutions to today’s most pressing issues. ADM is scaling up efforts to enhance the […]

GoodSAM makes strides in regenerative agriculture and farmer profits

GoodSAM Foods, a healthy food brand committed to sustainability and regenerative agriculture, recently released the GoodSAM Impact Report 2023 detailing the company’s strides in regenerative agriculture and direct impact on communities. The report can be viewed at: https://goodsamfoods.com/pages/sustainability. The company uses a direct trade model with farmers, ensuring a fair price. GoodSAM saw 156% growth in 2022; it […]

Regenerative ag certifications gaining traction in U.S. market

Regenerative certifications are starting to appear on food products in the U.S. These certifications include Regenerative Organic Certified, Land to Market, Certified Regenerative by A Greener World, Soil & Climate Health Initiative Verified, and Regenefied. These certifications are not nearly as prominent as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s organic seal or the Non-GMO Project butterfly […]