The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Fruition Seeds will discontinue sales but continue to share organic seeds

By Arianne Pfoutz In the hilly Finger Lakes Region of New York, the small family farm has been cultivating over 300 varieties of certified organic vegetable, herb, and flower seeds for twelve years. But now Fruition Seeds, operated by Matthew Goldfarb and Petra Page-Mann, has initiated a 180-degree turnabout. As of August 27, the farm […]

Study finds younger generations committed to organic food

A study by the UK-based Soil Association reveals that younger generations, particularly Gen Z and millennials, are driving the demand for organic and sustainable food. Despite rising food costs and the cost-of-living crisis, these age groups prioritize organic products for their health and the planet’s well-being. According to the survey, nearly half (43%) of individuals […]

Kansas State study finds: Treating soil with organic fertilizers leads to more carbon storage

As climate-related events become increasingly common and destructive, the urgency to find ways to capture carbon is ramping up. Kansas State University scientists recently studied the impact of different farming practices on carbon storage, concluding that soil management practices using manure/compost fertilizers store more carbon than soil treated with chemical or no fertilizer. “We were […]

GMO salmon factory in Canada for sale as company faces “deepening crisis”

Just four years after its first “harvest” of genetically engineered Atlantic salmon in Canada, the U.S. biotechnology company AquaBounty is selling its on-land GMO fish factory at Rollo Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Local community groups have confirmed that AquaBounty’s factory is now closed. “We never wanted genetically modified salmon and we’re relieved the company […]

Once Again introduces graham cracker sandwiches

Organic and gluten-free snacks are made with peanut butter and sunflower seed butter Once Again Nut Butter has made its sustainably sourced nut and seed butters super snackable with a small-batch, handcrafted graham sandwiches. Available in peanut butter and sunflower seed butter flavors, these single-serve snacks are the only sandwich crackers that are certified both […]