Sustainability

What the Organic & Non-GMO Report Learned From the 1980s Farm Crisis

The 1980s farm crisis left deep marks across rural America. Tens of thousands of farmers lost their land, rural towns emptied, and a generation of young people left the countryside. For those committed to transparency, soil health, and independent food systems, the crisis remains both a warning and a guide. One major lesson is the […]

Sustainable Foods Summit North America: Jan. 28–29, 2026

Sustainability standards are rising faster than most companies can adapt, making events like the Sustainable Foods Summit North America essential for organic and non-GMO brands. The summit brings regenerative sourcing, traceability technology, and label integrity together with the retailers and ingredient suppliers shaping next year’s shelf space. The 16th edition of the summit, organized by […]

Senator McConnell to introduce legislation to legalize hemp production in the U.S.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently announced that he would introduce legislation in the United States Senate to support the burgeoning hemp industry. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as an agricultural commodity and remove it from the list of controlled substances where it is now listed with its closely […]