The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Fairtrasa launches world’s first 100% Regenerative Organic Certified® bananas

Fairtrasa has partnered with farmers from Ecuador to globally debut Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) bananas. The certification represents the highest standard of both environmental and social sustainability and represents a crucial step forward in banana cultivation. ROC growers go beyond organic by avoiding all industrial inputs, typically creating their own compost and using smart intercropping […]

Lotus Foods achieves Regenerative Organic Certified® Gold

Lotus Foods Organic White and Brown Basmati Rice is now the 6th product worldwide to meet the rigorous standards for certification as ROC Gold. Lotus Foods’ basmati rice is the first and only ROC Gold rice. ROC® Gold level signifies that 100% of farm operations meet the highest standards for regenerative organic production across the […]

California Department of Food and Agriculture to host first public listening session on defining regenerative agriculture

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with the State Board of Food and Agriculture, will be hosting five public listening sessions to receive comments that will help define “regenerative agriculture” for state policies and programs. The first listening session will be held December 6. As interest in “regenerative agriculture” continues to grow, […]

Climate Collaborative launches initiative to boost organic and regenerative supply chains for CPG companies

The non-profit Climate Collaborative’s mission is to catalyze bold climate action within the grocery industry. It recently announced a year-long initiative, the Regenerative and Organic Transition Community of Practice (CoP) to meet the challenges of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies wanting to transition their supply chain to organic and regenerative agricultural practices. Pre-registration is now […]

La Morenita is recipient in the Non-GMO Project’s Equitable Transfer Program

Napa, CA-based La Morenita is one of the first to be welcomed into the Non-GMO Project’s Equitable Transfer Program (ETP). Launched in March 2023, the initiative fosters equity and inclusion within the natural products industry by providing vital financial support to Black, Indigenous, multi-racial and people of color (BIMPOC)-led brands. EPT addresses challenges including finances, industry […]