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Dr. Bronner's Now Sourcing 100% of Hemp Seed Oil from U.S. Farmers

June 9, 2020

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s now sources its entire supply of USDA hemp seed oil used in its soap and other body care products from U.S. farmers, according to a press release, which states that this “profound and long-sought accomplishment… marks the cumulative success of more than two decades of committed advocacy...

Report Highlights Role of Regen Ag Practices in Food System Resilience

June 3, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY—A new report from Forum for the Future has highlighted the critical role of regenerative agricultural practices in delivering future food system resilience, according to a press release. The release notes that the U.S. is estimated to lose approximately 996 million metric tons of soil through erosion each...

Study: Intensive Farming Increases Risk of Epidemics

May 5, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Intensive farming practices, including overuse of antibiotics, high animal numbers, and low genetic diversity, increase the risk of animal pathogens transferring to humans. That warning comes from an international team of researchers led by the Universities of Bath and Sheffield in the UK, working with support from the United States...

Dr. Bronner's Releases 2020 All-One Report, Regen Organic Certified Product

March 2, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has a lot to celebrate: The company is releasing its 2020 All-One Report, unveiling a new limited-edition “Heal Earth!” label on its Castile Liquid Soap bottles, and announcing that its Virgin Coconut Oil is its first product to become Regenerative Organic Certified, according to a press release.

Presidential Candidates Discuss Regen Ag, Importance of Organic

January 14, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Kutztown, PA—Organic Farmers Association (OFA) has received responses from two presidential candidates following its forum “Combating Climate Change with Organic and Regenerative Agriculture,” held in Story City, Iowa, in December, which was attended by Senator Bernie Sanders. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Mayor Pete Buttigieg have submitted written responses to the...

Baby Food Brand Certified Glyphosate Residue Free

January 14, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Mount Pleasant, SC—White Leaf Provisions is now certified Glyphosate Residue Free, making it the first shelf-stable glyphosate-free baby food line in the United States, according to a press release. Glyphosate is the world’s most-used weed killer, and, according to the World Health Organization, a probable human carcinogen. The Detox Project...

Senator Sanders IDs Regen Ag as Priority in 2020 Race

December 6, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Story City, IO—Senator Bernie Sanders spoke to an audience of over 75 organic farmers on Thursday about the issues facing family farmers in the Midwest and beyond, according to a press release from the Organic Farmers Association. Senator Sanders’ stated agricultural policy platform includes strengthening enforcement of the organic standards,...

Moms Across America Seal Recognizes Organic, Eco-Friendly Brands

November 20, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Moms Across America (MAA)—a non-profit national coalition of moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids" has launched the Moms Across America Gold Standard—a multi-tiered seal of approval for brands focused on organic practices and eco-friendly procedures. The goal, according to a press release: "to take the mystery out of...

Organic Farming is Worse for Climate Change? Not So, Says The Organic Center

October 24, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A new study published in Nature Communications came to the conclusion that organic farming is worse for the planet than conventional—a “misguided” conclusion that The Organic Center says uses “the same tired fallacies” as previous studies. An article in MIT Technology Review titled “Sorry—Organic Farming is Actually Worse for Climate...

Diestel Family Ranch Launches Campaign Around "Often Debated" Word, Refreshes Brand

October 16, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Sonora, CA—Diestel Family Ranch has announced a brand refresh and a flavor-forward marketing campaign focusing on "America's love affair" with turkey, the company noted in a press release. "Diestel recently celebrated its 70th birthday, and while we remain as committed as ever to producing quality, thoughtfully raised products, we felt...