During Organic Month, the importance of organic practices is brought into sharp focus by a study published in July in Environmental Health Perspectives, which emphasizes the importance of an organic diet and location to residues of pesticides in the body. The study finds urinary levels of the weed killer glyphosate significantly decrease through an organic diet for pregnant individuals living further than 0.5km (~1640ft) from an agricultural field. However, the study finds that adopting an organic diet among pregnant individuals living closer than 0.5km to an agricultural area does not significantly decrease glyphosate levels, indicating alternative sources of contamination outside of diet. The USDA National Organic Program final rule gets the spotlight at OGS 2023. With the National Organic Program’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule going into full effect on March 19, 2024, new challenges are coming into view for producers, distributors, and importers. Navigating and adhering to the new requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first announced educational session at the Organic Grower Summit 2023, presented by Western Growers and Organic Produce Network, according to a news release. Working to reverse the effects of climate change, Organic Valley begins an industry-leading program to create a climate-friendly dairy future. A USDA grant to Organic Valley is taking shape with over 15 technical partners launching a carbon insetting program with support from organic pioneers Stonyfield and Nancy’s Probiotic Foods. Back to the Roots, America’s fastest-growing organic garden brand announced that it closed the 2023 gardening season with record sales as its lines of organic soils, seeds, raised beds, grow kits, and plant food rapidly expanded distribution and their Organic Potting Mix became the #1 best selling soil on Amazon. As global awareness about health and environmental impact grows, the demand for organic foods continues to rise. However, to truly resonate with organic-conscious consumers, it’s important for businesses to not only focus on the quality of their organic produce but also on the sustainability and safety of their packaging solutions.
Working to Reverse the Effects of Climate Change, Organic Valley Begins Industry-Leading Program to Create Climate-Friendly Dairy Future
USDA grant to Organic Valley taking shape with over 15 technical partners launching carbon insetting program with support from organic pioneers Stonyfield and Nancy’s Probiotic Foods.
Of Note During Organic Month, Study Finds Organic Diet and Location Affect Pesticide Residues in the Body
During Organic Month, the importance of organic practices is brought into sharp focus by a study published in July in Environmental Health Perspectives, which emphasizes the importance of an organic diet and location to residues of pesticides in the body. The study finds urinary levels of the weed killer glyphosate significantly decrease through an organic diet for pregnant individuals living further than 0.5km (~1640ft) from an agricultural field. However, the study finds that adopting an organic diet among pregnant individuals living closer than 0.5km to an agricultural area does not significantly decrease glyphosate levels, indicating alternative sources of contamination outside of diet.
Organic Gardening Brand Back to the Roots Closes the Gardening Season with Record Growth, Top-Selling Organic Soil, and Key New Investors
Back to the Roots, America’s fastest-growing organic garden brand, announced that it closed the 2023 gardening season with record sales as its lines of organic soils, seeds, raised beds, grow kits, and plant food rapidly expanded distribution and their Organic Potting Mix became the #1 best selling soil on Amazon.
Promoting Food Safety and Sustainability through Organic Food Packaging
As global awareness about health and environmental impact grows, the demand for organic foods continues to rise. However, to truly resonate with organic-conscious consumers, it’s important for businesses to not only focus on the quality of their organic produce but also on the sustainability and safety of their packaging solutions.
USDA National Organic Program final rule gets spotlight at OGS 2023
With the National Organic Program’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule going into full effect March 19, 2024, new challenges are coming into view for producers, distributors and importers. Navigating and adhering to the new requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first announced educational session at the Organic Grower Summit 2023, presented by Western Growers and Organic Produce Network, according to a news release.
