The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Natural and hormone-free were most common farm production-related claims made on fluid milk packaging, 2022

by Hayden Stewart Food products sold at retail stores may carry various claims on their packaging, including claims about the types of ingredients in the food and how those ingredients were produced. Using 2022 retail scanner data, researchers at USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) investigated the claims that appear on fluid milk products with an emphasis […]

Organic market: wheat demand weak, strong demand for corn and soybeans

The organic marketplace has slowed slightly as farmers focus on harvesting wheat, peas, and other crops. Demand for organic spring and winter wheat continues but is weaker than in past years, with end users waiting for final harvest numbers. Expectations of a large Canadian crop are influencing buyer caution, contributing to five-year price lows and […]

New Jersey university launches regenerative organic farm

A new organic, regenerative farm operation is taking root at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. Assistant Teaching Professor Cynthia Hall, who teaches in the departments of Geography, Planning & Sustainability and Environmental Science within the School of Earth & Environment, is working to create a sustainable farm operation with the help of Corianne Tatariw, Ph.D., […]

National Geographic Society and PepsiCo launch Food for Tomorrow program

In September, the National Geographic Society and PepsiCo announced the Food for Tomorrow program, a collaboration to inspire positive change throughout the global food system, with a focus on regenerative agriculture. Food for Tomorrow will raise awareness around regenerative agriculture’s positive impact on farmers, our food system, and our planet, while empowering people to make […]

Edacious and Regenerative Organic Alliance collaborate to measure nutritional impact of Regenerative Organic Certified foods

Edacious and the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) have announced a new partnership that establishes a collaborative framework to measure and better understand the relationship between Regenerative Organic Certified® crops and human health. For decades, the global food system has prioritized yield over quality, sacrificing nutrient density in the process. The consequences are mounting: increased malnutrition, […]