The Heartland Study to measure health, generational impacts of herbicides on mothers, infants in Midwest
A new in-depth study has been launched to measure the health effects of herbicides such as glyphosate, dicamba, and 2,4-D on mothers and infants living in the midwestern United States.
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First open source detection test developed for a gene-edited GMO crop
A group of non-governmental organizations, non-GMO food associations, and a food retailer have announced that the first-ever public detection method for a gene-edited crop has been successfully developed and published.
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Stop duplicating your non-GMO & organic certification efforts
A single certification management system can help streamline the process to become USDA certified organic and Non-GMO Project Verified.
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Natural Products Expo West tradeshow postponed until May 2021
Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural products tradeshow, has been postponed from its original March 3-6 dates to May 24-27, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alternative flours on the rise as traditional flour supply dwindles
Almond, coconut, okara and cassava flours see uptick in sales as consumers experiment with higher-nutrient versions during pandemic
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UK sees spike in organic food sales with pandemic
Growing awareness of health benefits from consuming organic has spurred highest supermarket organic sales since 2016—outpacing non-organic sales
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Organic growth 2020: more certified acres and operations, record harvests of organic crops
More land and operations have converted to USDA certified organic production over 2020, expanding the footprint of organics within U.S. agriculture, according to the newly released Mercaris Commodity Outlook for 2020/21.
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New report unveils blueprint to advance organic in climate change policy
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently released a major report on organic and its ability to mitigate climate change, identifying policy opportunities to elevate the role of organic in the climate change discussion, support organic farmers and encourage transition to organic farming.
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General Mills’ 34,000-acre Gunsmoke Farms receives organic certification
Food giant General Mills recently announced that 34,000-acre Gunsmoke Farms has received organic certification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program.
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Rodale Institute farming partnership joins hospitals with local organic farmers
Cafeterias, employees, and families connected with St. Luke’s Health Network receive fresh weekly produce from on-site organic farms.
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Earth Fare natural food stores rise from the ashes of bankruptcy
Supporters of natural and organic foods were dismayed when natural food retail chain Earth Fare suddenly closed its 50 stores and filed for bankruptcy in February. But now, thanks to new leadership, the chain is being revitalized with eight of its stores reopening and more to follow.
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A guide to organic farming degrees and careers
While conventional agriculture is seeing decreased employment, one sector in the agriculture industry has maintained a steady upward trajectory for several decades: organic farming. Many schools offer degrees, as well as certificates and training programs, in organic agriculture.
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Canada invests in organic growers to boost consumption of Canadian-made organics
The $640,000 investment will improve supply chains, create greater self-sufficiency in the food supply, and advance action on climate change.
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EU launches Organic Farming Action Plan with goal of 25% organic produce
Plan will boost organic sector with $46 million budget, stimulating demand and focusing on sustainability, biodiversity.
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Organic transition provides peace of mind and an edge
South Dakota farmer Todd Grohs switched to organic production after seeing thata the economics of his 5,000-acre farm weren’t working with conventional production. His first two growing seasons, which produced organic corn yields comparable to conventional, convinced him he made the right decision.
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Hundreds of food retailers support Fair Trade and Non-GMO Month this October
This October, brands, non-profits, retailers, and shoppers are celebrating Fair Trade Month and Non-GMO Month.
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Non-GMO label gaining clout as marketers emphasize “clean” and “natural” ingredients
Marketers use non-GMO claim to differentiate their products in competitive markets, as pandemic and growing awareness shifts consumers toward “healthier” purchases
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Scoular Company’s Idaho plant will manufacture non-GMO barley protein concentrate
The Scoular Company, global provider for feed and food ingredients, announced the site for providing its sustainable, plant-based protein alternative.
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Merit Functional Foods teams with Bunge to bring non-GMO canola and pea protein to market
Merit Functional Foods recently announced a new partnership with Bunge Limited to expedite construction of Merit’s state-of-the-art plant-based protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada, where it will produce novel non-GMO pea and canola protein ingredients.
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Cargill aims to advance regenerative agriculture practices across 10 million acres of North American farmland by 2030
Regenerative agriculture is a major trend today, and the latest indication of that is an initiative by food and ag giant Cargill to support farmer-led efforts to adopt and implement regenerative ag practices and systems on 10 million acres of cropland in North America by 2030.
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“Certified Regenerative” certification introduced
Non-profit certifier A Greener World (AGW) has launched a plan-based regenerative certification providing a whole-farm assurance of sustainability—measuring benefits for soil, water, air, biodiversity, infrastructure, animal welfare, and social responsibility.
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New white paper shows shift to regenerative ag could sequester 100% of annual carbon emissions
Compiling the latest research on soil carbon sequestration potential, Rodale Institute makes the case for regenerative agriculture as a tool to combat the climate crisis.
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Wrangler® seeks committed farmers for new jean celebrating regeneratively grown cotton
Wrangler jeanswear and casual apparel company recently announced plans for a new jean that celebrates the benefits of regeneratively grown cotton.
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Lawsuit filed to protect states’ labeling of genetically engineered seeds
Center for Food Safety (CFS) has filed an amended complaint in their ongoing litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “bioengineered” (more commonly known as “genetically engineered”) food
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Mexico plans to ban GM corn imports, stirring potential conflict with U.S.
Potential ban and phasing out of glyphosate generate pushback from specialists, while others prioritize human and environmental health
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EPA proposes phasing out most GMO Bt crops due to insect resistance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase out more than 40 varieties of genetically modified Bt corn and cotton over the next three to five years due to insects becoming resistant to the GMO plants.
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Glyphosate Residue Free Certification market reaches $204 million
The Detox Project recently released the first ever data on the Glyphosate Residue Free certification market, which showed that the market has reached USD $204 million, an increase of 58.2% year on year.
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Natural pest control saving billions of dollars
Biological control of insect pests—where “natural enemies” keep pests at bay—is saving farmers in Asia and the Pacific region billions of dollars, according to researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia.
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Bayer stock tanks, dragged down by company’s Monsanto purchase
Bayer AG’s stock slumped after the pesticide, GMO, and drug giant announced it would have to slash costs, which continues to undermine the decision to purchase Monsanto for $63 billion.
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Indian woman helps 50,000 Indian farmers get organic food to consumers
Shriya Naheta, who earned a business degree from the University of Southern California, launched Zama Organics in 2017 to create an ecosystem for organic produce from farms to consumers. She works with 50,000 Indian farmers and has built a customer base of 2,500.
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