Research Team Receives Grant to Study Coatings to Protect Organic Produce
Consumers choose organic produce for many reasons. One reason is to avoid most synthetic pesticides. However, just like conventional produce, organic produce can be susceptible to foodborne pathogens and decay in storage. A team of researchers has been awarded a USDA grant to study ways to use organic essential oils to protect organic produce and its consumers.
Lifeway Foods® Introduces 10 New, Hot and On-Trend Organic Kefir Flavor Fusions to its Single Serve Lineup
Lifeway Foods, Inc. a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, announced today the release of 10 new innovative flavors to its on-the-go 8-ounce line of organic kefir. Lifeway is known for creating trends and recognizing consumers’ evolving tastes and needs, and these new flavor combinations represent a fresh offering in the dairy space, inspired by global flavor insights and market research. The entire line is lactose-free, as consumer demand for lactose-free dairy products is predicted to grow rapidly over the next five years1. Many of these flavor combinations have never been seen before in the cultured dairy category. In addition to being lactose-free, the new Flavor Fusions line is loaded with high-quality bioavailable nutrients, like protein, calcium, and 12 live and active probiotic cultures.
Suja Organic makes ‘every sip count’ with rebrand focused on transparency, flavor, function
Suja Organic rebrand its line of Suja Organic cold pressed juices and wellness shots to simplify the product’s functionality and flavors as the company grows into more occasions and dayparts with its acquisition of soda brand Slice.
2024 Organic Grower Summit to feature AI, machinery and sustainability
Organic growers and industry producers will explore innovations and solutions that will shape the future of agriculture.
Industry Funded Study Diminishes Organic, Pushes Pesticides in Integrated Pest Management and Regenerative Ag
Environmental and public health advocates are concerned about this piece representing an industry position being cloaked in an academic journal serving as an obstacle to the widespread adoption and improvement of organic principles and practices. The study was written by four authors with varying levels of connections to CropLife America (the major agrichemical industry trade group), including academic researchers with funding from the pesticide lobbying group or direct employment. In the disclosure statement at the end of the article in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, the authors indicate that the work was supported by CropLife and then say, “No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).” In fact, one author, Katie Stump, indicates that she is currently a science and policy manager at CropLife America.
