Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced efforts to host a Congressional fly-in to address climate change, which will take place over a two-week period from September 21 to October 2. Nearly 60 organic stakeholders from across the country representing the entire organic supply chain will “virtually converge" on Capitol...
Warsaw, IN—Egg Innovations announced that the company is continuing the sustainable and ethical production of eggs on its 1,000 acres of farmland by investing in regenerative farming practices. The focus, according to a company release, is on regenerative shell egg farming to foster a symbiotic relationship between chickens and the...
Lawrence, KS—Pines International, manufacturer of PINES Wheat Grass, is working to raise awareness on the importance of soil health, and how soil is the foundation for growing nutrient-dense food. The farm follows standards that Dr. Charles F. Schnabel (aka "the father of wheatgrass") established in 1932, using sustainable practices to...
San Antionio, TX—Wildway has announced in a press release that it has joined forces with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation to further their environmental conservation missions. The grain-free manufacturer will donate 10% of all sales from products within Wildway’s We Rise collection of granola, to aid conservation efforts to conserve...
One alarming statistic that was referenced repeatedly throughout the Naturally Informed sustainability conference, which took place on August 26-27: We have around 50 years left before we’re out of topsoil. “What we’re looking at is man-made desertification,” said Josh Tickell, Director of the movie Kiss the Ground (available to stream...
Boulder, CO—September marks the third annual Palm Done Right Month, when consumers and industry make a stand for sustainable choices, according to a press release from Palm Done Right. The mission-based platform educates the public about the many benefits of palm oil, with the understanding that it is critical to...
Washington, D.C.—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has unveiled a major report on organic and its ability to mitigate climate change, according to a press release. “Our climate crisis is real, is immediate, and affects us all. It is clear that urgent action is needed to help us mitigate and adapt to...
Holzminden, Germany—Symrise announced its support of the drafting of a national supply chain act by the German government, which it said will create binding duties of responsible behavior in relation to human rights and environmental friendliness for companies. Symrise also reported that it has joined with 32 other companies and...
Viola, WI—GoMacro announced in a press release that the company has partnered with the village of Viola, Wisconsin, to power all residences, businesses, and schools there by 100% renewable wind energy. GoMacro worked with the Viola Municipal Electric Utility, the Upper Midwest Municipal Energy Group (UMMEG), and renewable energy advisors...
Virtual—A key finding from FMCG Gurus Global Sustainability 2020 survey: 63% of consumers say they are concerned about the environment, and 53% say brands should be doing more to protect the environment. By 2021, Nielsen estimates that one quarter of total store sales in the U.S. ($150 billion) will be...
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