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Bayer's Takeover of Monsanto Approved in U.S.
September 10, 2024
The United States Justice Department has approved Bayer's takeover of Monsanto pending the sale of $9 billion in divestitures.
General Mills Invests in Soil Research at the University of Minnesota
September 10, 2024
Minnesota-based General Mills is providing financial support to a soil research initiative at the University of Minnesota.
Organic Trade Association Launches Pilot Program for Organic Fraud Prevention
September 10, 2024
The Organic Trade Association announced Thursday the launch of a three-month pilot program for the prevention of fraud in the…
New York City Moves Toward Plastic Straw Ban
September 10, 2024
New York City may soon join Seattle and Malibu in banning single-use plastic straws and stirrers in an effort to…
Sales of Organic Food Rise to Record-Breaking $45.2 Billion
September 10, 2024
Sales of organic food have risen once more to $45.2 billion in 2017, according to a new report from the…
Whole Foods' Mandatory GMO Labeling Rule on Pause
September 10, 2024
Just four months shy of its self-imposed deadline to require all manufacturers to label GMOs sold in its stores, Whole…
just cookie dough
September 10, 2024
JUST has launched a new flavor of plant-based cookie dough as well as new formats and sizes for retailers and…
USDA Organic Won't Have a Checkoff Program (or a Spiffy Slogan)
September 10, 2024
The planned USDA organic checkoff program will not go through, following factious reactions to the proposal from the organic industry.
More Whole Foods Market Discounts Coming to Amazon Prime Members
September 10, 2024
The savings are finally starting to add up with Amazon Prime and Whole Foods Market. The retailer will be offering…
Plant-Based Diet May Be the Key to Feeding the World, New Report Shows
September 10, 2024
A new study points to a plant-based diet as a solution for the dire need for calories to feed the…
WHO Calls for Ban on Trans Fat
September 10, 2024
The World Health Organization is urging world leaders to work with their legislators, NGOs, and food manufacturers to eradicate dangerous…
Vanilla Prices Surge to Surpass Silver Prices
September 10, 2024
Vanilla prices have reached a record-breaking $600 per kilogram, due in part to bad weather in Madagascar as well as…
7 Plant-Forward Meal Kits to Kickstart Your 2020
September 10, 2024
Fresh Del Monte has invested $4 million in Purple Carrot. The plant-based meal company plans to use the funds to…
September 10, 2024
Get away and truly relax in the Cayman Islands on an eco-wellness retreat that delivers just what the doctor ordered.
New Kroger Nutrition App Aims to Help Customers Shop Healthier
September 10, 2024
Supermarket chain Kroger says its new nutrition app called OptUp will make healthier food recommendations to its customers.