Tom Chapman is the new CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Chapman’s hiring concludes a planned succession process for outgoing OTA Executive Director and CEO Laura Batcha that began in 2021. “I couldn’t imagine a better, more experienced person for this role than Tom,” Batcha shared...
Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), who served in the Senate for seven terms before retiring in 2018, passed away on Saturday, April 23, at the age of 88. The New York Times reported that the cause was complications of a stroke suffered on April 15. The Hatch Foundation shared that Sen.
Pandemics, food insecurity, climate change, social injustice...COVID-19 has placed a bright spotlight on these dire problems. In this panel discussion, changemakers discuss urgent issues and the essential steps forward for the health of people and the planet. Tune in for insights from: Jessica Schiff, MS, Research Assistant, Harvard C-CHANGE (00:31)...
Los Angeles—Miyoko’s Creamery, Animal Outlook, and Mercy for Animals have partnered to create an online toolkit that serves as a resource to help animal farmers transition their farms to plant-focused operations. Mercy For Animals’ Transfarmation project has helped farmers transition to plant-focused farming, growing both hemp and mushrooms, while Miyoko’s Dairy Farm...
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a Constituent Update that it is issuing “Policy Regarding N-acetyl-L-cysteine: Draft Guidance for Industry” to be published on April 22, 2022. FDA said the draft guidance, when finalized, will explain the agency's intent to exercise enforcement discretion with respect to...
Concord, MA—Debra's Natural Gourmet shared that the store's founder, Debra Stark, Debra suffered a heart attack on April 16, 2022, and passed peacefully on April 18, surrounded by family. In a moving tribute, the team recalled, "She was a proud and loving sister, daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend. There’s probably...
Chicago, IL—ADM is committing to achieve 100% deforestation-free supply chains by 2025—shaving five years off its previous target date. The company shared in a press release that the accelerated timeline applies to direct and indirect sourcing of all commodities from every country in ADM’s supply chain. Already making progress: ADM...
Vista CA—Dr. Bronner's announced its support of Weed Like Change, a campaign that aims to educate the public about the environmental benefits of regenerative organic farming in the cannabis industry. The campaign is taking place in Oregon and California from April 11 to July 11, 2022, and in support of the...
Palm Beach Gardens, FL—In honor of Earth Day, Garden of Life, which focuses on carbon-neutral science-based formulas made from clean, traceable, organic, and non-GMO ingredients, released new data about consumers' expectations for corporate sustainability. The company says its findings demonstrate an opportunity for companies. The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers is teaming up with Beyond Pesticides for their 5th annual Ladybug LoveSM campaign. Throughout April, customers are encourages to join Natural Grocers in supporting pesticide-free management practices for parks and playgrounds. The campaign will also include Earth Day discounts, sweepstakes, education, and more. Ladybugs are important to...
