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Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) is Set to Officially …

WebCafé Cubano "Brick Pack" from Mayorga Organics Mayorga Organics has released the first-ever organic specialty coffee "brick pack" that contains 10 ounces of fresh-roasted and ground organic Café Cubano. Meant to be an alternative to much of the low-grade, conventional ground coffee on the market, this product is a blend of beans from …

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To Attract the Next Generation, the Message of Organic Needs to …

WebTo get college students to care more about organic food, the message has to be much more than just their personal health and the risks that consuming chemical-laden foods pose. “The truth is that these students do unhealthy things all of the time, such as drinking, smoking or not sleeping,” acknowledged Mackenzie Feldman.

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Combatting the Narrative that the Future isn't Organic

WebSeveral weeks ago, Bell & Evans, Rodale Institute and Cargill announced the U.S. Organic Grain Initiative, a program that will transition 50,000 acres of corn and soy to organic. Even though there is an enormous need for more domestically-grown organic grains, this partnership raised the eyebrows of many people in the organic community.

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Cornucopia’s New Scorecard Holds Organic Certifiers Accountable, …

WebQuick Hits * On April 5-6 in NYC, Beyond Pesticides will be hosting the 37th National Pesticide Forum – Organic Strategies for Community Environmental Health. On Saturday, April 6th, Ground War — a documentary about the world of golf, chemical lobbying, and citizen activism — will be shown.

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The Organic Trade Association Warns its Members that the …

WebWith the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) set to formally enter the marketplace in 2018, the Rodale Institute has been soliciting input from all stakeholders in regards to the proposed standards.. From the beginning, the Rodale Institute has stated that the ROC “does not aim to supplant current organic standards” but it “aims to support …

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Organic Companies Need to Further the Conversation about …

WebOrganic food companies need to come to terms with the super-toxic pesticides that are being sprayed on our nation's farms. We take a look at what these chemicals are and the serious health risks that they carry.

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Insiders Give Their Take on the Pressed Organic Juice Industry

WebConsumers are looking for 8-12 ounce servings. Marcus Antebi, Founder of Juice Press — The demand for cold-pressed juice is on the rise. As more people discover pressed organic juice, the industry will continue to grow. Over the last few years, there hasn’t been much of an overall change in consumers’ preferences for cold pressed juice.

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The State of California is in the Process of Defining "Regenerative

WebThis is another Prop 37 moment for our industry. Watermelon Flavor from Lemon Perfect Lemon Perfect is now offering Watermelon lemon water at all Costco stores nationwide for a limited time only. This new organic offering contains zero sugar and features sun-ripened watermelons and the benefits of antioxidant vitamin C from real …

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How Patagonia's Partnership with EARTH University is Having a

WebWhat truly makes this initiative unique is the partnership with EARTH University itself. Students come from 38 countries around the world, mostly Latin America and Africa. 70% are from rural impoverished areas, and 89% of the students receive partial or full scholarships. With the school’s focus on sustainability, organic farming and

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Potatoes Have Landed on the Non-GMO Project’s High-Risk List – …

WebFor savvy organic consumers, they know that when shopping for items which contain organic soy, organic corn or organic canola – tofu, tortillas, etc. — these products must have the Non-GMO Project seal on it.

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Highlights and Takeaways from Natural Products Expo West 2024

WebThe 67,000 attendees experienced some outstanding innovation from the 3,000 brands showing their latest products. Here are my key thoughts, takeaways and trends from Natural Products Expo West 2024. CALIFORNIA DEFINING “REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE”. If there was one issue that stood out more than anything at the show, it …

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EXCLUSIVE: Patagonia Provisions launches its Marketplace, Specific

WebDue to COVID-19, Patagonia announced on March 13th that it would temporarily close all of its retail stores in North America, including orders on its website, until further notice.

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Newsletters Archive

WebInto the Weeds is a Tragic and Cautionary Tale of What Happens When Government Agencies are Captured. Oct 11, 2023. Pesticides. Allowing hydroponics in organic has much greater ramifications than most people realize. Quick Hits: 13 items.

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Genetically-Engineered Moths Just One Step Away from Being …

WebThe USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) made the tragic decision of approving genetically-engineered diamondback moths. Here's why they won't be released just yet and what could stand in their way of being released into the wild.

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Organic Brands Need to be Prepared for a Massive Emerging Trend

WebHemp and cannabis are both cannabis sativa plants, but hemp contains trace amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive component) while cannabis contains high levels of THC. The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 grouped all cannabis species, including hemp, as a Schedule I drug and banned them.

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Top 10 Organic Products from Indie Beauty Expo and Key Takeaways

WebLast week in New York City, I spent two days at Indie Beauty Expo, a showcase of independent personal care brands, many of which are natural or organic.. This has become one of my favorite events of the year because unlike the other shows or conferences that I attend, which are geared toward organic food, policy or soil, this one is …

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How Data Will Play an Increasingly Important Role in Developing

Web* If you haven’t filled out the Diversity Benchmarking Survey as part of the work of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Collaborative and the Women on Boards (WOB) Project, please consider doing so. * It only takes a few minutes and is vital to help promote diversity in the natural products industry. * The Food Film Festival will be …

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Disagreement Among Stakeholders Raises an Existential Question

WebThis is the first of a two-part series that was inspired by the NOSB (National Organic Standards Board) meeting in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago.

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After being hampered by COVID, Regenerative Organic Certified is …

WebEnviroKidz Rhino Rolls Cereal from Nature's Path Nature's Path has added a new organic cereal to its EnviroKidz line -- Rhino Rolls. Made with gluten-free whole oat and rice flour, Rhino Rolls is gently sweetened with organic cane sugar and sprinkled with cinnamon and vanilla.

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Danone serves a devastating blow to small organic farmers and …

Web“The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose. By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, …

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Organic Brands and the Monsanto Ruling

WebQuick Hits * Back to the Roots, an organic mushroom kit and cereal company, recently closed a round of financing, and one of its new investors is Scotts Miracle-Gro. * Scotts Miracle-Gro is the exclusive distributor and marketer of consumer Roundup in the U.S. and Canada, and along with Monsanto, the company launched a …

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