The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Merit Functional Foods teams with Bunge to bring non-GMO canola and pea protein to market

Merit Functional Foods recently announced a new partnership with Bunge Limited that will bolster its mission to provide plant-based protein ingredients. Bunge Limited, a leading international agribusiness and food company, has made a $30 million capital investment in Merit to expedite construction of Merit’s state-of-the-art plant-based protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada, where it will […]

Non-GMO label gaining clout as marketers emphasize “clean” and “natural” ingredients

Non-GMO claims on food products have grown steadily since 2015 and are now growing at a faster rate than organic claims. In fact, 58% of food and beverage launches with organic claims also make a non-GMO claim (organic already implies no GMOs presence), noted nutrition analyst Mintel. The 2020 Food & Health Survey from the […]

Canada invests in organic growers to boost consumption of Canadian-made organics

Canadians are consuming more organic and local food—13% more people are buying local since the pandemic began, with three-fourths deliberately choosing Canadian. But the 5,800 organic producers need to connect more with consumers, as much of the organic food supply for Canada is imported; imports were valued at $789 million (Canadian dollars) in 2019. The […]

A guide to organic farming degrees and careers

By Kasia Kovacs At a glance: Organic farming and sustainable agriculture can be studied at the college level. Demand for organic food continues to grow, making it a solid career path for students. Students can choose from multiple careers, such as farmer, consultant, or inspector. The future of conventional farming doesn’t exactly inspire optimism. The Bureau […]

Earth Fare natural food stores rise from the ashes of bankruptcy

Supporters of natural and organic foods were dismayed when natural food retail chain Earth Fare suddenly closed its 50 stores and filed for bankruptcy in February. But now, thanks to new leadership, the chain is being revitalized with eight of its stores reopening and more to follow. Key to Earth Fare’s rebirth was investment from […]