September/October

Fraud is “unquestionably, the biggest threat to organic”

Will the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule help to stop import and domestic fraud in the organic market? In 2007, the owner of an organic soybean processing plant in California received a railcar of what she thought—and paid $100,000 for—was organic soybeans. But lab testing revealed the soybeans were 20% genetically modified. In 2017, an investigative […]

Nature’s Path changes leadership but mission to “leave the earth better than you found it” remains the same

There have been many organic food companies that achieved a level of success and then were purchased by a large food company. Cascadian Farm and Annie’s, purchased by General Mills, and Kashi, purchased by Kellogg’s, are three examples. That won’t happen at Nature’s Path Organic Foods, a family-owned business that has been a pioneering leader […]

Mexican scientists refute U.S., Canadian claims of genetically modified corn’s safety

Genetically modified corn poses a threat to species of corn and other basic food staples in Mexico, scientists said. By Cody Copeland Genetically modified corn is not safe for human consumption and threatens biodiversity in Mexico, several scientists said recently. They made their statements as Mexico fights a bitter trade dispute with the U.S. and […]

SIMPLi empowers farming communities through its Regenerative Organic Certified supply chains

The power elicited from simplifying—it’s a cornerstone of SIMPLi, a leading Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) brand offering single-origin plant-based products. Eight ROC SIMPLi products were rolled out at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide this spring. Founded in 2020 by native Peruvian Sarela Herrada and her husband Matt Cohen, SIMPLi partners directly with farmers worldwide, creating […]

Not so natural: Whole Foods faces consumer backlash for selling GMO sweet corn

Campaign urges natural food retailer to stop selling GMO sweet corn Whole Foods Market is facing increasing criticism by consumer advocates for selling genetically engineered sweet corn in many of its stores in the U.S. Toxin Free USA, a nonprofit dedicated to consumer protection and education, is spearheading a campaign urging the natural food retailer […]