The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

7,739 organic farmers and consumers file complaint against B-Lab calling for action on Danone North America’s B Corp Certification

In November 7,739 organic consumers and farmers submitted a complaint to B Lab (administer of the B Corporation corporate social value certification program) against Danone North America, owner of Horizon Organic.  The complaint outlines violations the company has made against the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence.  These farmers and consumers are members and supporters of […]

17 major food manufacturers ranked on growing investment risk posed by use of pesticides

As You Sow has released a second edition of Pesticides in the Pantry: Transparency & Risk in Food Supply Chains, examining the growing risk to food companies due to pesticides in supply chains. The report scored 17 major food manufacturers on 28 indicators to measure their effectiveness in reducing pesticide risk and improving agricultural resiliency. […]

Food waste fighting powerhouse LOOP Mission is now Non-GMO Project Verified

Ranked among the world’s best new startups and already considered a global leader in the fight against food waste, LOOP Mission recently announced that its catalog of cold-pressed juices and smoothies are officially Non-GMO Project Verified. More than a third of food produced worldwide is wasted, which accounts for 8% of total global greenhouse gas […]

Tegut is first EU food retailer to join non-GMO association ENGA

German food retailer Tegut is the first one to join the European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA), that represents the interests of GMO-free producers and traders in the EU. Tegut is an organic pioneer, promoting sustainability for nearly 75 years. It works to clarify goals for regulation, traceability, and food labeling, as well as non-GMO agriculture […]

Farmers filing claims against Pipeline Foods face Jan. 4 deadline

Pipeline Foods, organic and non-GMO grain supplier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2021. Farmers who haven’t yet been paid for their grain, or who had grain stored at a Pipeline Foods facility, can submit a bond claim with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for reimbursement. A $500,000 bond was held by Pipeline to […]