A federal judge has deemed the continued planting of genetically modified (GM) sugar beets, supplied solely by Monsanto, to be in violation of a previous court order, and ruled that the current GM crop should be plowed under. U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey White of San Francisco ruled that the...
Eden Foods, Clinton, MI, had its Organic 100% Whole Grain Udon Pasta recognized in Women’s Health magazine as one of the “125 Best Packaged Foods for Women,” an annual feature in the magazine’s November 2010 issue. The product was the top choice in the “Pasta & Rice” category. All...
Boulder, CO—The practice of grass-based, environmentally friendly organic dairy farming is better for cows’ health, and leads to better quality milk, too, according to a recent report. The research, conducted by The Organic Center and published under the title, “A Dairy Farm’s Footprint,” presents the conclusions that organic dairy...
Reports indicate that food retail prices in nearly every category are in for higher-than-average inflation in 2011. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said that for all food, prices are expected to rise 2–3%, nearly double the 2010 increase. Meat prices are predicted to approach a 3.5% hike,...
Rockville, MD-based Mom’s Organic Market founder Scott Nash has urged Whole Foods Market to act faster on its new labeling program for sustainable seafood. While the grocery chain has set a goal to stop selling endangered seafood species by 2013, Nash says the chain is still selling too many...
Chicago, IL—At the 2010 Shopper Marketing Expo, held here, a marketing seminar discussed areas of interest and change in consumer behavior toward their food and beverage purchases. The seminar was presented by Mary Lorson of Pavone, an agency specializing in food and beverage marketing. The presentation is based on...
A ruling by the Sixth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals has overturned an existing Ohio ban on milk labels carrying a hormone-free claim. Now, dairy products not produced from cows raised on rBGH (recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone) can say so on the package. The decision comes...
Hain Celestial Group of Boulder, CO, will celebrate 25 years of making Earth’s Best “better for baby” products, by sponsoring Playdate Parties around the country. Parents who qualify will be given Earth's Best products samples coupons, valued at up to $90, and party planning tips to host a playdate...
Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market is teaming up with Chef Ann Cooper to raise money for establishing salad bars in school cafeterias across the country. Cooper, known as the “Renegade Lunch Lady,” approached Whole Foods Market with the idea of raising money for the purpose of granting salad bar equipment...
At the fifth annual coffee-tasting event hosted in New York, NY by the Organic Coffee Collaboration, a market study was released showing that organic coffee sales have taken off in recent years—big time, and in spite of the trend for coffee in general. The market for organic coffee topped...
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