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05/16/2012 - Nat'l co-op grocers group adds Oregon, Maine members |
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05/16/2012 - Iconic organic nutrition brand's HQ wins LEED Platinum |
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05/16/2012 - Earthbound Farm, Justin's Nut Butter win sustainable packaging awards |
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05/16/2012 - Natural products trade group sees surge in retail membership |
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05/16/2012 - Organic kefir maker reports 42% drop in Q1 profit; triples product placement in Target stores |
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05/16/2012 - Chefs Collaborative seeks nominations for 2012 Sustainability Awards |
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05/16/2012 - Survey: 57% of women say cost of food keeps them from eating healthy |
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05/16/2012 - 110-million-pound snow crab fishery seeks eco-label |
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05/16/2012 - 'The Office' star, sustainable chef fight seafood fraud on Capitol Hill |
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05/16/2012 - Study: high-fructose corn syrup diet sabotages learning, memory |
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05/16/2012 - Panera Bread, Five Guys Burgers lead fast-casual segment with double-digit growth in 2011 |
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05/16/2012 - Grass-fed beef better for people and environment, says new report |
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05/16/2012 - Organic Valley CEO wins prestigious sustainable food award |
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05/15/2012 - Locavore index ranks states by commitment to local foods |
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05/15/2012 - Denny's commits to 'gestation crate-free vision for the future' |
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05/15/2012 - Feds report record number of 6 rebuilt fisheries; 6 more overfished |
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05/15/2012 - U.S. organic pesticide maker gets EPA approval for biopesticide |
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05/15/2012 - Sustainable foodservice pioneer partners with acclaimed chef at new venue |
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05/15/2012 - Organic produce distributor plans nationwide expansion |
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05/15/2012 - First oyster fishery in the world earns MSC eco-label |
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05/15/2012 - Wash. organic fruit shipper hires ex-Dole Northwest rep |
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05/15/2012 - Celebrity chef's Food Revolution Day aims to inspire millions worldwide |
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05/15/2012 - West Coast's largest organic food delivery service expands in Bay area |
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05/14/2012 - Survey: 66% of Americans support FDA's GM foods labeling rules |
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05/14/2012 - Synthetic parasiticides OK'd for use by organic livestock producers |
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05/14/2012 - No changes to EU organic production and labeling rules, urges report |
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05/14/2012 - Military veterans: next generation of organic farmers? |
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05/14/2012 - UNFI creates foundation to fund organic, sustainable food programs |
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05/14/2012 - Leading organic spice brand now lists dozens of gluten-free products |
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05/14/2012 - Supermarket chain saves 2 bil' paper and plastic bags |
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05/14/2012 - Whole Foods Market recalls cupcakes; one illness reported |
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05/11/2012 - Conservation groups slam new organic standard for Canadian farmed seafood |
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05/11/2012 - Atlantic Canada sea scallop fishery seeks eco-label |
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05/11/2012 - Sustainable seafood group aims to double market share by 2017 |
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05/11/2012 - FDA rejects hearing request on irradiation in food processing |
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05/11/2012 - Whole Foods debuts iPhone app to get organic food coupons |
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05/11/2012 - Organic raw milk producer blamed for sickening 10 |
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05/11/2012 - Midwest's largest chicken producer lowers carbon footprint |
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05/11/2012 - Grocery chain's lighting upgrade to cut energy use by 20% |
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05/11/2012 - Organic, natural food giant to relocate HQ on Long Island |
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05/10/2012 - Mexican restaurant earns Certified Humane label for natural beef |
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05/10/2012 - New organic standard for Canadian farmed seafood prohibits use of regulated organic logo |
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05/10/2012 - Major organic food brand leases 300,000-sq.-ft. former Nike facility |
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05/10/2012 - CCOF-certified wine producer debuts two vintages aimed at 'value wines' market |
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05/10/2012 - Doctors' group petitions White House to bar Obama from eating unhealthy food in public |
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05/10/2012 - Which restaurants win with sustainably minded Millennials? |
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05/10/2012 - N. America's top cocoa processor to invest $45 mil' in sustainability program |
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05/09/2012 - GM corn, soy industry releases anti-organic, anti-local survey |
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05/09/2012 - Global prestigious hotel chain makes sustainable food commitment |
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05/09/2012 - N. America's largest value-added seafood supplier makes eco-label commitment |
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05/09/2012 - Undercover video alleges extreme animal cruelty at Tyson Foods supplier |
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05/09/2012 - Organic, natural retail chain debuts first on-site food scrap 'harvester' |
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05/09/2012 - Organic food giant reports record Q1 earnings, sales |
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05/09/2012 - Top U.S. organic milk brand's Q1 results better than expected |
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05/09/2012 - Big night at Beard Awards for sustainable chefs group |
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05/09/2012 - Leading brand of organic chia suspends bulk sales indefinitely |
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05/08/2012 - Organic food maker launches sunflower beverage recipe contest |
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05/08/2012 - Top U.S. brand of organic bread kicks off marketing campaign |
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05/08/2012 - New group to certify foodservice operations on healthy food options |
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05/08/2012 - Domino's rolls out sort of gluten-free pizza |
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05/08/2012 - Deadline for sustainable seafood award nominations extended |
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05/08/2012 - 42% of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030, says study |
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05/08/2012 - World's top organic yogurt maker launches online campaign |
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05/08/2012 - Major food manufacturer uses lifecycle analysis to reduce environmental impact |
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05/08/2012 - Whole Foods: over 90% of cleaning product enrolled in rating system |
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05/07/2012 - Organic kefir maker opens new cafe in Whole Foods Market |
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05/07/2012 - Safeway commits to gestation crate-free pork supply chain |
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05/07/2012 - Undercover video exposes animal abuse at factory farm supplying major food co. |
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05/07/2012 - UNFI hits all-time stock high; stock up 54% since November |
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05/07/2012 - Organic baked goods maker invests $1 mil' to double capacity |
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05/07/2012 - State to ban commercial food waste to lower footprint |
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05/07/2012 - New online dating service aimed at 'certified organic people' |
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05/06/2012 - Organic cacao nibs recalled over E. coli scare |
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05/05/2012 - Tim Horton's calls for industry-wide, animal welfare summit |
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05/04/2012 - Sustainable Copper River salmon season set to kick-off |
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05/04/2012 - Top U.S. organic milk brand extends price premium to farmers |
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05/04/2012 - Hain Celestial posts record 3Q sales, profits; stock soars to all-time high |
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05/04/2012 - USDA urged to investigate use of 'meat glue' by food suppliers, restaurants |
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05/04/2012 - Major environmental group launches 'best green restaurant' contest |
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05/04/2012 - Major U.S. seafood supplier launches sustainable seafood policy |
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05/04/2012 - Northwest firms sign organic fruit marketing deal |
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05/04/2012 - Organic, fair trade iced tea brand expands product mix |
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05/04/2012 - Shares of Whole Foods, UNFI hit all-time highs |
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05/04/2012 - Grocery chain recalls ready-to-eat meals |
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05/03/2012 - Major U.S. organic, natural foods distributor names new president |
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05/03/2012 - Lawmakers to uphold ban on foie gras |
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05/03/2012 - Organic 101: lifecycle of organic cheddar cheese |
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05/03/2012 - Nation's largest organic cereal maker kicks off urban farming contest |
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05/03/2012 - Whole Foods posts best quarter in 32-year history |
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05/03/2012 - Feds to speed up tracking of E. coli in meat |
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05/03/2012 - UN trade official calls for expansion organic farming in Africa |
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05/03/2012 - What is USDA's National Organic Program focused on? |
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05/03/2012 - GMO labeling campaign petitions White House |
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05/03/2012 - Monsanto, organic produce supplier debut new lettuce variety |
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05/03/2012 - UNFI highlights 13 new products in promotional videos |
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05/02/2012 - 1 mil' signatures puts GMO labeling proposition on November ballot in California |
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05/02/2012 - Domino's shareholders reject plan for more humane pepperoni pizza |
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05/02/2012 - Audit finds USDA 'appropriately' handles industry appeals animal welfare enforcement |
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05/02/2012 - Whole Foods, Safeway top Greenpeace’s seafood sustainability scorecard |
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05/02/2012 - Nature's Path CEO sets up organic ag scholarship fund |
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05/02/2012 - Top U.S. seller of organic, cage-free eggs in new joint venture |
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05/02/2012 - AGree initiative unveils 2030 vision for sustainable global food system |
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05/02/2012 - Natural foods contract manufacturer adds new clients to roster |
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05/02/2012 - U.S. food retail trade group debuts sustainable seafood toolkit |
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05/02/2012 - Background checks needed on organic inspectors, says NOP |
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05/01/2012 - Report examines corporate influence over university agricultural research |
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05/01/2012 - Organic dairy launches 'Make Yo Day' giveaway campaign at Whole Foods stores |
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05/01/2012 - National Organic Program reaps $130,000 in fines during 'age of enforcement' |
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05/01/2012 - Organic grocery chain launches fresh food concept |
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05/01/2012 - Diners nearly unanimous on importance of local food in restaurants, survey shows |
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05/01/2012 - Supermarket chain signs greenhouse deal for produce supply |
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05/01/2012 - Calif. Senate creates sustainable food committee |
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05/01/2012 - Pilot program aims to boost sustainable food purchases by Chicago restaurants |
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05/01/2012 - Organic market's growth puts U.S. universities to test |
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05/01/2012 - Organic Trade Assoc. CEO: 'false accusations' on check-off program will sap industry's strength |
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05/01/2012 - High gas, food prices weigh down Whole Foods' profit, says report |
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04/30/2012 - Organic, natural frozen foods maker rolls out new breakfast, lunch items |
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04/30/2012 - All-natural nanoparticles in food products? |
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04/30/2012 - Green tea leaves superior to supplements, says study |
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04/30/2012 - Whole Foods' seafood guru talks sustainable sourcing policy at UN conference |
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04/30/2012 - Restaurant chain adopts traceability smart phone program |
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04/30/2012 - All-time stock price highs for organic, natural food companies |
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04/30/2012 - Company announces goal of 100% USDA-biobased certification by 2020 |
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04/30/2012 - Kashi makes new commitment to organic, Non-GMO Project verification |
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04/30/2012 - Certified-organic food delivery service shoots down competitor's 'first' claim |
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04/27/2012 - Organic industry check-off program proposed in Senate ag committee's farm bill |
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04/27/2012 - Burger King was 'bullied' by animal rights group into pork supply decision |
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04/27/2012 - Food Alliance chief resigns after 12 years |
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04/27/2012 - Organic alfalfa sprouts recalled over health risk |
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04/27/2012 - Study shows consumer preference for sustainable meats, dairy |
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04/26/2012 - Wal-Mart foundation invests millions in sustainable seafood projects |
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04/26/2012 - Organic coffee roaster aims to double sales in 2012 |
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04/26/2012 - Study: organic crop yields 25% lower than conventional overall |
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04/26/2012 - Organic food co. to donate 25 mil' seeds for organic school gardens |
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04/26/2012 - Sustainable foodservice pioneer's top exec named 'Woman of Influence' |
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04/26/2012 - Midwest grocery chain unveils new seafood sustainability initiative |
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04/26/2012 - Grocery chain opens new 'green' supermarket |
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04/26/2012 - Ahold's U.S. grocery chains' new shelf tags identify gluten-free items |
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04/26/2012 - World's largest brewer on target to reach eco-footprint goals |
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04/26/2012 - Canadian food, beverage makers make sustainability priority |
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04/26/2012 - Organic stevia brand expands portfolio |
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04/26/2012 - Organic, natural food shoppers donate $5.5 mil' to fight poverty |
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04/26/2012 - Whole Foods releases first Green Mission report |
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04/26/2012 - Global food prices up 8% on higher oil prices, adverse weather |
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04/26/2012 - Grocery chain's new Va. store aims to lower carbon footprint |
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04/26/2012 - Obama administration embraces genetically modified foods in new 'bioeconomy blueprint' |
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04/25/2012 - Trade group sees more organic food firms committing to sustainability |
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04/25/2012 - First online grocery retailer earns USDA organic certification |
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04/25/2012 - 9-unit natural food grocery chain wins 2012 Outstanding Specialty Retailer award |
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04/25/2012 - U.S. organic food industry creates 572,000 jobs in 2010 |
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04/25/2012 - Burger King bans gestation crates in U.S. pork supply chain |
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04/25/2012 - Clif Bar debuts women's 70% organic, high-fiber snack bar |
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04/25/2012 - Stonyfield CEO founder opening NYC organic, natural food cafe concept |
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04/24/2012 - Earthbound Farm wins award for keeping 3,000 lbs. of contaminated salad from reaching supermarkets weekly |
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04/24/2012 - ASC launches 2nd sustainably farmed seafood standard |
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04/24/2012 - USDA confirms case of mad cow disease in central California |
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04/24/2012 - USDA to boost testing of illegal residues at repeat violators |
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04/24/2012 - World's largest pork producer markets sustainability video |
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04/24/2012 - U.S. Senator says Whole Foods' sustainable seafood policy based on 'uncertain science' |
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04/23/2012 - FDA issues draft guidance on use of nanotechnology by food producers |
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04/23/2012 - The Organic Center's chief scientist resigns |
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04/23/2012 - Starbucks invests in new fair trade farmers' loan fund |
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04/23/2012 - U.S. dairy industry rolls out new online sustainability resources |
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04/23/2012 - Alaska salmon to keep eco-label |
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04/23/2012 - Long Island winegrowers adopt sustainability standard |
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04/23/2012 - Grocery chain's stores divert 32 mil' lbs. of waste from landfills |
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04/23/2012 - Founders of organic, natural food giant donate $5 mil' to university's organic farm |
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04/23/2012 - New food hub resource guide aims to expand markets for farmers, ranchers |
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04/23/2012 - Organic banana brand highlights sustainability on new stickers |
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04/23/2012 - Leading organic fruit supplier partners with hospital to establish region's first organic garden |
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04/23/2012 - U.S. organic food, beverage sales top $29 bil' in 2011 |
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04/20/2012 - General Mills gives chance to win year's supply of organic food |
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04/20/2012 - Campaign urges consumers to 'take an organic step forward' |
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04/20/2012 - Top restaurant seller of naturally raised meat posts 35% jump in Q1 profit |
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04/20/2012 - New ag standard to clarify 'sustainability' for consumers |
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04/20/2012 - Study takes closer look at differences of organic, natural and conventional bread |
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04/20/2012 - Monthly U.S. organic whole milk sales up 15% |
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04/20/2012 - 15 eco-friendly ag innovations for Earth Day |
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04/20/2012 - All Canadian swordfish can now carry eco-label |
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04/20/2012 - Environmental groups slam eco-certification of swordfish fishery |
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04/20/2012 - Starbucks to stop using color sourced from insects |
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04/20/2012 - Climate change project wins specialty coffee industry's sustainability award |
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04/20/2012 - Poll: voters want healthy snacks in schools |
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04/19/2012 - FTC complaint filed over nat'l pork council’s animal welfare claims |
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04/19/2012 - Over 2,000 vegetable growers, processors petition feds to examine new GM crop seeds |
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04/19/2012 - Organic Valley farmer-owners win state's highest milk quality award |
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04/19/2012 - McDonald's to match 30% of electricity use with wind energy credits in 2012 |
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04/19/2012 - Grocery stores earn 'silver' GreenChill certificates |
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04/19/2012 - Organic certifier now audits for wild-caught and farmed seafood eco-labels |
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04/19/2012 - Recall of sub sandwiches expands over health risk |
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04/19/2012 - Hartman Group launching study to explore organic marketplace |
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04/19/2012 - Organically grown Italian Prosecco makes U.S. debut |
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04/19/2012 - Global cotton production tumbles 35%; future of industry threatened |
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04/19/2012 - State debuts organic food consumer guide |
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04/19/2012 - Organic, natural foods producer rolls out new products, marketing campaign |
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04/18/2012 - World's biggest retailer boosts local produce sales by 97% |
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04/18/2012 - 80 companies join global organic apparel standard certifier |
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04/18/2012 - Report: trust, collaboration necessary for regional food systems |
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04/18/2012 - Organic, non-GMO tofu producer launches Dreamworks movie campaign |
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04/18/2012 - 90% of southeast U.S. farmers, ag professionals want organic seeds protected from GMOs |