The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Ardent Mills acquires Oregon grain elevator to invest in organic

North American flour milling company Ardent Mills, and its new business unit The Annex, are investing in organic and specialty grains by purchasing a facility in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The elevator will enhance the company’s “ability to source grains from organic and conventional family farms in the region,” said CEO Dan Dye. The acquisition “has […]

Corbion plant preps for more organic foods growth

Global ingredient solution leader Corbion recently certified as organic, through Oregon Tilth, another of its production facilities. The move comes as demand continues to rise for organic foods. The Blair, Nebraska plant—operating as Purac America, Inc.—produces vinegar- and lactic acid-based ingredient products. “In the age of the Internet and social media, consumers are focused like […]

Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold launches initiative supporting farmers’ transition to organic production

Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold, the first national beer brand to be USDA-certified organic, recently launched a new initiative called “Contract for Change” that supports American barley farmers who want to transition conventional fields to try organic production for the first time. The brand, alongside expert agronomists, will provide assistance to farmers as they navigate the […]

Study finds organic apples have a more diverse and balanced bacterial community than conventional apples

The old saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may have to be changed to “an organic apple a day keeps the doctor away” in light of a new published study finding that organic apples contain a more diverse and balanced bacterial community than conventional apples. The researchers said this could make the […]

Rodale Institute launches new organic research and training centers in Georgia and California

The Southeast Organic Center and California Organic Center aim to innovate agriculture and increase healthy food access in their regions The Rodale Institute recently announced that it will launch new research and training centers in Georgia and California. The new Southeast Organic Center, a new regional resource center focused on the unique challenges of farmers […]