The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Hot foam: eco-friendly alternative to Roundup weed killer?

The perennial question—do the benefits of a solution outweigh the price? The cost for weed-killing superstar Roundup (main ingredient: glyphosate) is an increasingly steep one—glyphosate has been linked extensively to cancer, biodiversity loss, and environmental harm. A potential replacement beckons—a biodegradable hot foam, called Foamstream V4, made from a blend of plant oils and sugars […]

Cornell study links sustainable practices to farm size in organic production

A study recently published in Nature Plants surveyed 542 organic fruit and vegetable farmers about the use of eight agroecological practices that promote sustainability. “We wanted to look at how the practices differ between small-scale organic farms… and those huge farms that supply organic produce to big box stores,” said Jeffrey Liebert, PhD, who studied […]

Organic dairy farming can store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, study finds

A new study in the August issue of the Journal of Cleaner Production revealed that farms can sequester carbon and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions, as seen through a dairy lifecycle assessment conducted on Organic Valley farms. The University of Wisconsin research found that small organic dairy farms using pastured grazing and organic practices report […]

King Charles, creator of a highly successful organic food business, will hand over the reins

Becoming a king apparently has its downside: you might have to turn over a beloved organic food business you launched. Such is the fate of King Charles III, whose Duchy Originals organic food and drink brand (the largest in the UK) brought in almost $4.1 million in 2021. The former Prince of Wales is a […]

PepsiCo, ADM announce agreement to support regenerative agriculture practices on up to 2 million acres of farmland

Strategic partnership between two global companies, with footprints extending from the farm gate to foods and beverages, provides unique opportunity to expand regenerative agriculture at scale Grain processing giant ADM and global food manufacturer PepsiCo recently announced a 7.5-year strategic commercial agreement to collaborate on projects that aim to significantly expand regenerative agriculture across their shared North […]