WholeFoods Magazine invited companies in the natural products industry to showcase how they are going above and beyond with their environmental and social sustainability efforts. Read on for the latest efforts from companies throughout the supply chain (listed in alphabetical order), and get a glimpse at their goals for a...
[caption id="attachment_91644" align="alignleft" width="239"] Angela Tedesco, author of Finding Turtle Farm, shares the books that have inspired her.[/caption] When I started farming in the 1990s, the local food system resurgence was just beginning. One of the first resources I found enlightening and inspiring was Gary Paul Nabhan’s book Coming Home...
[caption id="attachment_88816" align="alignright" width="265"] Chef Adonis Witt[/caption] When it comes to plant-based trends, Adonis Witt is in-the-know. A classically trained chef with 20 years of experience, Witt has worked with a wide range of cuisines utilizing local farms and artisans. His interest is in scratch kitchens focusing on seasonal, market-driven food...
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)...
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...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute will bring together healthcare professionals and farmers for a conference connecting the benefits of soil health to human health, according to a press release. “The Regenerative Healthcare Conference” will be hosted at Rodale Institute’s headquarters from October 16-19, 2022, to look at ways in which farming and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A “recovering” corporate attorney turned environmental activist, Tom Newmark has accomplished a great deal during his time in this industry. He spent 14 years helping to build New Chapter into a premier brand, and he was just getting started. A sampling from his bio: Tom is the co-owner of Finca...
Nashville, TN—Ancient Nutrition has entered a scientific research partnership with Rodale Institute, according to a press release. Beginning in 2022, Ancient Nutrition will dedicate 1% of annual revenue and begin the first stage of a 14-year project to objectively study methods to revolutionize environmental regeneration and healthy food production through...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute has released an online educational course available for free to anyone interested in learning about farming and organic agriculture. "Being a Regenerative Consumer" will cover a variety of topics relating to farming, such as pesticides, nutrition, what growing organic means, and why soil matters. When speaking about...
Virtual—Innovations in sustainable and plant-based foods will be showcased at the 12th North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit on January 24-27, 2022. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence, the executive summit will be hosted on a customized online platform. The event will explore developments in sustainable proteins, regenerative agriculture, upcycled...
