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USDA Delays Ruling on Outdoor Access for Organic Egg-Laying Hens
iStock/georgeclerk Earlier this month, the USDA shelved a rule that would have granted more open-air access to organic egg-laying chickens. A current loophole in organic regulations allows a gated,...
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Organic Chicken Pioneer Triples Production as Demand Skyrockets
iStock/sansubba Given increased consumer demand for organic chicken, Bell & Evans, the nation’s oldest branded chicken company, is breaking ground on a new Pennsylvania processing facility. The new...
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Post-Amazon, Whole Foods Market Retains Its ‘Whole Paycheck’ Reputation (and...
iStock/krblokhin Despite highly publicized price cuts since Amazon bought Whole Foods Market in August, the natural chain is having a hard time competing on the marketplace: Costco is still offering...
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Organic Food and Beverage Market Growth Projected at 14 Percent Before 2021
iStock/Antonio_Diaz The organic food and beverages market is expected to grow at a rate of 14 percent from 2017 until 2021, according to a new market research report by Technavio. The report identifies...
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How to Read Food Labels in 2018: A 5-Step Guide to Not Getting Duped
iStock/gilaxia Another year, another plethora of confusing food labels. From the essentially meaningless “natural” to the increasing number of third-party certifications plastered all over milk and egg...
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Organic Leaders Demand USDA Reinstate Animal Welfare Rules
iStock/buhanovskiy Leaders of the organic food movement have appealed to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to reinstate the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule issued in January 2017 and withdrawn...
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Kroger Reaches $1 Billion in Organic Produce Sales
iStock/SteveDebenport Kroger has reached $1 billion in sales of organic produce, the company announced Thursday. The retailer now represents nearly 20 percent of the United States’ annual organic...
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The Certified Transitional Label Rewards Farmers Who Believe in Organic
iStock/fotokostic Kashi and QAI’s cooperation on the Certified Transitional label isn’t just bringing more organic food into the marketplace – it’s also making life easier for American farmers. For a...
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Annie’s Releases Limited-Edition Mac and Cheese Made with Regenerative...
Annie’s, a pioneer of organic snacks and meals, has launched a limited-edition line of products made with ingredients grown using regenerative farming practices. The new line includes versions of...
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Cascadian Farm Invests $125,000 in Regenerative Agriculture Research
iStock/valentinrussanov Organic food company Cascadian Farm and parent company General Mills have announced a five-year, $125,000 contribution to Grain Millers, one of the world’s largest conventional...
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Energy Drink Brand Red Bull Launches Organic Soda Line
Image care of Red Bull Energy drink brand Red Bull has announced the launch of a line of organic sodas made with natural ingredients. ORGANICS by Red Bull is comprised of four flavors of soda and will...
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Smaller Natural Food Chains Could Step Into Whole Foods Market’s Shoes
iStock/SbytovaMN Smaller natural food chains like California-based Erewhon, which just opened its 4th location earlier this month, might be taking Whole Foods Market’s place in the hearts and pantries...
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The $3 Organic Revolution Has Arrived, and It’s Brandless
At a West Hollywood pop-up in Los Angeles, Bay Area brand Brandless is aiming to reach the masses with its minimalist approach to the exploding organic and natural industry. The company opened its...
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Organic Trade Association Launches Pilot Program for Organic Fraud Prevention
iStock/GeorgeRudy The Organic Trade Association announced Thursday the launch of a new pilot program to prevent fraud in the organic system beginning this June. The three-month program, developed by...
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Organic Industry Organizes ‘New Era’ After USDA Cancels Checkoff Program
iStock/vgajic After the USDA’s withdrawal of the checkoff program for the nation’s certified organic label, several key groups and figureheads in the organic movement say they’re moving forward with...
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OTA Moves Forward With Organic Checkoff Program (Without the USDA)
iStock/eclipse_images The Organic Trade Association has announced that it will be establishing its own version of the organic checkoff program abandoned by the USDA three months ago. The program will...
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Transparent Organic Grain Sales Facilitated By Startup Mercaris
Startup Mercaris has created a venue to facilitate the sale of American-grown non-GMO and organic grain and seeds. Hundreds of thousands of bushels are sold on the wholesale auctioning platform every...
View ArticleOrganic Industry Organizes ‘New Era’ After USDA Cancels Checkoff Program
After the USDA’s withdrawal of the checkoff program for the nation’s certified organic label, several key groups and figureheads in the organic movement say they’re moving forward with their own plans...
View ArticleOTA Moves Forward With Organic Checkoff Program (Without the USDA)
The Organic Trade Association has announced that it will be establishing its own version of the organic checkoff program abandoned by the USDA three months ago. The program will be funded by voluntary...
View ArticleTransparent Organic Grain Sales Facilitated By Startup Mercaris
Startup Mercaris has created a venue to facilitate the sale of American-grown non-GMO and organic grain and seeds. Hundreds of thousands of bushels are sold on the wholesale auctioning platform every...
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