The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

AquaBounty to stop producing GMO salmon in Canada

In a major turn-around, the U.S. biotech company AquaBounty says it will stop producing its controversial genetically engineered Atlantic salmon in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada. “This is a huge victory for everyone in PEI and across Canada who protested against this dangerous technology,” said Sharon Labchuk of the coalition GMO Free PEI. “Genetically modified fish are […]

Scoular announces Food Innovation, the new name for its food ingredient business

Scoular, a global supply chain company, recently launched a new name for its food ingredient business that showcases its capabilities in providing innovative ingredients to customers. The new name—Scoular Food Innovation—reflects the company’s food industry expertise and experience supplying on-trend ingredients to meet growing consumer demand. “Scoular has long been a reliable partner delivering leading-edge food ingredients,” […]

University of California continues leadership in organic agriculture with grant for campus partnerships

The University of California, a leader in organic agriculture since the 1990s, has received a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Four campuses— UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)—will collaborate to help extend the university experience beyond a single campus. Of particular focus is […]

Can drought tolerant Kernza alleviate Colorado’s water crisis?

Kernza intermediate wheatgrass Colorado’s Grand Valley and Western Slope regions are experiencing the driest stretch in the last 1,200 years, forcing farmers to look to alternative crops. Colorado State University’s Western Colorado Research Center is focusing on a perennial, intermediate wheatgrass strain that is particularly drought tolerant. Kernza, named by The Land Institute in Kansas, […]

Italian denim mill incorporates blue non-GMO cotton seed to create regenerative product

Candiani, an Italian maker of denim, is growing non-GMO Blue Seed cotton as a stronger fiber than traditional cotton, requiring less water and chemicals to grow. Candiani teamed with Arizona agricultural advising company Gowan to “rescue” this exclusive hybrid for fabrics. “At Candiani we were targeting a superior quality type of cotton which had to […]