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The Senator Versus the Pesticide Industry

Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the United States each and every year, while approximately 5.6 billion pounds are used worldwide.

March 27, 2023

Scott C. Tips

Over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used in the United States each and every year, while approximately 5.6 billion pounds are used worldwide.

2022 Animal Advocacy Funding Winners Announced

January 5, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s marked the 9th year of its philanthropy program towards ending animal suffering and exploitation for food. Dr. Bronner’s has contributed an estimated $4 million between 2013 and 2022 to groups working to reduce animal suffering. “We approach animal advocacy work as an ecosystem of myriad efforts and strategies,...

Nutrition: The Most Pressing Supply Chain Issue

November 29, 2022

Anand Swaroop and Anand Swaroop, Ph.D.

The real threats to the supply chain and the sustainability of the nutrition chain can be summarized in short-term and long-term threats. The short-term threats are the global pandemic, shipping shortages, and war. The long-term issues are more consequential for sustainability and are due to climate change. Sidestepping the political...

Strategies for Combating World Hunger and Declining Nutrient Density in a Changing Climate

October 19, 2022

Ajinder Plahey

Climate change continues to increase the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, leading to greater plant productivity during photosynthesis. As a result, one might assume that this increased growth will help meet the nutritional demands of a burgeoning world population. However, the full story is far more complex. Plants...

Innova's Top 10 Consumer Trends 2023

October 19, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Arnhem, Netherlands—Innova released its Top Ten Consumer Trends report for 2023. The top-ranking consumer trend was value, according to the Market Insights report. This trend comes as consumers adjust to financial hardship and turmoil. Currently, consumers are exploring money-saving strategies, such as selecting more affordable products and cooking at home.

Dr. Bronner's Releases Sustainability, Green Report

August 19, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has released its eighth annual All-One! Report, which describes the company’s philanthropic efforts, environmental impact, and developments from 2021. The initiative was named “Leading with Heart.” In addition to outlining Dr. Bronner's support for activist efforts, this year's report gives an overview of the brand’s international donations through...

Study: Fairtrade Certification Protected Farmers Have Higher Wellbeing in Times of Crisis; Challenges Remain

June 30, 2022

Marissa Fox

Washington, DC—Farmers who are part of Fairtrade Certified Producer Organizations have more farming resilience and sustainability over a 10-year period,according to a recently published study. The farmers had higher wellbeing in times of global crisis with the certification practices behind them. Fairtrade Benefits and Protections Fairtrade farms had better economic outcomes,...

Teens for Food Justice Board Adds New Members

August 12, 2021

Rachel Appleton

New York, NY—Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) has welcomed three new Board Directors who will contribute to its mission of ensuring access to healthy, fresh, and affordable foods grown with 21st-century hydroponic farming techniques. "We are thrilled to bring on three new strong allies to our board, whose diversity, career...

The Nature Conservancy, Cargill Partner to Support Seaweed Farmers

July 22, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Cargill have formed a new partnership aimed at improving incomes for hundreds of seaweed farmers and restoring globally important coastal ecosystems in Tanzania. The program will be supported by C-Weed Corporation and conducted in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the people of...

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,...