Leverkusen—Bayer has provided an update on its five-point plan to address future Roundup litigation risk after a May 27 decision to withdraw from the national class process. A major portion of its plan: Bayer will remove glyphosate from products in the U.S. residential Lawn & Garden market, replacing the ingredient...
Michael Conner, Partner at Sarahsway Farm, started working with Rodale Institute in 2019. Since then, the farmland has been given it's life back. Join WholeFoods’ Rachel Appleton as she speaks with Michael about his experience transitioning to a certified organic operation and what's next for the years ahead on his...
Jeff Tkach, Chief Innovation Officer at Rodale Institute, sits down with WholeFoods’ Rachel Appleton to discuss the how retailers can develop relationships with regenerative farmers and what's next for Rodale Institute. Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture here. [embed]https://youtu.be/fk70OIUdVCg[/embed]...
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to address the risk of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide in use since 1965, in an effort to better protect human health, particularly for children and farmworkers. EPA reported that chlorpyrifos, organophosphate insecticide, leads to neurotoxicity and has been associated with potential...
Secaucus, NJ—The Martin Bauer Group has pledged to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 at the latest, according to a press release. “Our promise applies not only to our more than 30 locations throughout the world but also to our entire supply chain,” says Anne Wedel-Klein, great-granddaughter of the company’s founder,...
Seattle, WA—PCC Community Markets has discontinued the sale of plastic bottled water sized below one gallon, according to a press release, except for sparkling water or enhanced waters such as high-pH drinks. This move follows an earlier PCC ban on single-serve plastic water bottles of 500ml or less. The new...
Kerry has released new market research revealing consumer expectations around sustainability, according to a press release. The survey covered 14,000 consumers over 18 countries. 49% of consumers are now considering sustainability when buying food and drink, the press release states, and their understanding of the issue, initially based in environmental...
Carlson is joining Impact Collective, a group of brands committed to making an immediate and positive environmental impact through the reduction of their carbon, plastic, water, and energy footprints, according to a press release. “At Carlson, we’re as committed to the environment as we are to the high quality of...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute has received a $1.2 million donation from The GIANT Company. This donation will go towards supporting the Rodale Institute Farmer Training Program, and farmer consulting services and research projects. “It’s incredibly exciting to see the outpouring of support not only from The GIANT Company, but from their customers, for regenerative...
La Farge, WI—Organic Valley announced the results of its phase one life cycle assessment (LCA) designed to evaluate on-farm greenhouse gas emissions conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison. The assessment revealed that, on average, the dairy farms of Organic Valley’s members have a smaller carbon footprint than average U.S. conventional and...
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