Natural Grocers hopes to inspire other companies within the industry to embrace ecologically thoughtful practices without compromising quality or at the expense of affordability.
The funded projects will support the development and expansion of new and existing organic markets to increase the consumption of domestic organic agricultural products.
USDA said the recipients will be spearheading "unprecedented efforts to expand and open new revenue streams for the nation’s organic industry, building more value-added agricultural opportunities for farmers across rural America."
With B Corporation certification, Quinn joins a community of like-minded brands that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and responsible economy.
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is urging Congress to oppose an amendmentto the House Agriculture Appropriations bill that "would effectively block the USDA from adopting regulations that update key organic animal welfare provisions."
Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) is the largest single investment in organic agriculture ever made by the USDA, and OTA and Rodale Institute will play key roles.
Earlier this year, the natural products industry gathered in Anaheim, CA, for the largest trade show in the naturals space, Natural Products Expo West. From plant-based proteins to sustainable packaging, here are some of the major trends we spotted and the brands leading the charge.
While organic farming avoids the use of pesticides and herbicides and can incorporate practices to help soil health, such as crop rotation and cover crops, regenerative agriculture focuses on rebuilding topsoil, restoring ecosystems, and revitalizing communities. As a result, regenerative agriculture helps to mitigate climate change and provides financial benefits...
