The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) blueberries deliver taste and sustainability.

betterful blueberries—a new brand launched by AC Foods—has been approved for Regenerative Organic certification, promising a high level of sustainability as well as taste and health benefits. The berries are grown in California and Oregon and are available in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, and Oliver’s locations. This year, betterful’s Oregon […]

Over half of sperm samples contained high levels of glyphosate, study finds

A French fertility clinic reported that over 55% of sperm samples showed significant levels of the weedkiller glyphosate—suggesting potential harm to reproductive health. In addition, researchers found impacts on DNA and a link between glyphosate concentrations and oxidative stress on seminal plasma. The evidence points to “a negative impact of glyphosate on human reproductive health […]

California moves closer to banning paraquat

California is moving closer to banning the controversial herbicide paraquat after a legislative committee recently allowed the measure to proceed, and it then passed the state’s assembly. The ban would take effect Jan. 1, 2026 and outlaw the “use, manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale in commerce” of any pesticide product that contains paraquat. The […]

Florida and Alabama ban manufacture of lab-grown meat

The Florida legislature has signed SB 1084, to prohibit production and sale of lab-grown meat in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis spoke of the “global elite’s plan to force the world to eat meat grown in a petri dish….” Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson added that lab-grown meat is in “direct opposition to authentic agriculture.” […]

Organic Trade Association announces annual leadership award winners

The Organic Trade Association recently recognized six individuals for their outstanding leadership, vision and commitment in advancing the organic movement and making a positive difference on their farms, in their communities, in our climate and environment, and in the lives and diets of millions of people throughout the world. The distinguished 2024 Organic Leadership Award […]