The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

British journalist ate only organic food for a month and saw health benefits

To mark Organic September, journalist and mother-of-two Dianne Bourne joined a United Kingdom trial run by the Soil Association to test the health impacts of eating only organic food for a month. Before starting, participants avoided organic food for two weeks and underwent gut health tests. Bourne received a £100 ($135.58) weekly budget to shop […]

Johnson family celebrates 50 years of organic farming

By Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader A 50-year legacy grew out of conversations around the dinner table, Jolene Johnson recalled. In 1975, Bernard and William “Bill” Johnson, Jolene’s husband, decided to go organic, no longer using synthetic pesticides or fertilizers due to their concerns about safety and the environment. Charlie, Allan and Kevin, Bernard’s sons, […]

Global farmers unite for regenerative agriculture declaration

Recently, the Global Farmer Network (GFN) announced that over 1,000 farmers from more than 60 countries have signed a declaration that outlines shared values for a more sustainable farming future. The farmer-written Regenerative Agriculture: A Farmers’ Declaration supports practices such as improving soil health, protecting water, boosting biodiversity, and ensuring the dignity and prosperity of rural […]

Protecting honeybees from pesticides

Five ways farmers can minimize harm to their hives While beekeepers have much to consider when it comes to the safety of their hives, including climate change and proper nutrition, one major concern is the honeybees’ exposure to pesticides. As they forage, bees may come into direct contact with plants that have been sprayed with […]

Non-Ultraprocessed Foods verification is coming

The Non-GMO Project recently announced that 16 major food brands have joined its pilot program to develop the industry’s first comprehensive Non-Ultraprocessed Foods (Non-UPF) Verification. More than 200 brands have expressed interest in the certification, signaling industry momentum to address ultraprocessed foods. UPFs now comprise over half of calories consumed in Western countries. Awareness of the […]