The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Gene edited soybean failing due to slow adoption by farmers, low crop yields

The first gene edited crop to be commercialized in the United States has been a flop. Biotechnology company Calyxt touted the launch of its gene edited soybean, which aims to produce high oleic soybean oil, in 2019. But a December 2020 report by the investment magazine Seeking Alpha says “the company disappointed investors with delayed […]

Judge rejects Bayer’s plan to limit future Roundup liability

Company will review future of weedkiller in the U.S. residential market A federal judge rejected Bayer’s latest attempt to limit its legal liability from future lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide’s connection to cancer. The judge cited many “glaring flaws” in a settlement proposed to apply to Roundup users who have not yet sued the company but may […]

Above Food acquires leading regenerative organic legume proteins & specialty grains brand

Above Food Corp., owner of Above Food Brands and Purely Canada Foods, has bought Farmer Direct Organic Foods (FDO), a certified organic specialty legume proteins and grains business. The union will combine FDO’s Regenerative Organic supply chain and product portfolio with Above Food’s certified organic terminal, the largest in Canada. Farmer Direct Organic has facilities […]

Kenyan youth brings organic gardening to his urban slum community

Gregory Kimani grew up not having enough to eat in his crowded Nairobi settlement. “I have a long history with food insecurity having grown up in a single-parent household where managing three meals per day was a challenge,” Kimani said. After graduating from university with an environmental conservation major, the 26-year-old is using his knowledge […]

Glyphosate-free labeling of foods increasing rapidly

Glyphosate-free labeling is one of the fastest growing certifications in the U.S., according to Henry Rowlands, director of the Detox Project. The toxic chemical can show up even in organic foods, due to drift or fraud. One Degree Organic Foods, a British Columbia-based manufacturer of organic bread, granola, and grain items, has put the Bio-Checked […]