Items Tagged with 'organic'

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Regulatory Watch

Final rule amends national list of allowed, prohibited substances

March 18, 2019

The USDA's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) for organic regulations has been amended to implement recommendations submitted to the secretary of agriculture by the NOSB.

New Products

Hope & Sesame announces new line of nondairy, organic sesamemilks

Product is world's first plant-based line of organic sesamemilks

Casey Laughman

November 13, 2018

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Hope & Sesame, the world's only producer of plant-based organic sesamemilks, has announced the launch of its line of protein-backed, nondairy products.

Organic Valley discusses the organic milk market and being environmentally-friendly

At the Good Food Expo, Organic Valley’s Theresa Marquez talks about the company's corporate social responsibility programs.

Debra Schug

March 25, 2018

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The 2018 Good Food Expo in Chicago gathered together a collection of speakers, chefs, farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, buyers, sellers and consumers who are interested in improving the food system for a better future.

Regulatory Watch

Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule delayed

Rule pushed back until May

Casey Laughman

January 12, 2018

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Delay is to solicit further comments.

Organic Supply Chain

First organic and non-GMO supply chain company opens in U.S.

Pipeline Foods is first U.S.-based company to focus on organic and non-GMO supply chain

Casey Laughman

September 12, 2017

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A new company that describes itself as the first U.S.-based supply chain company focused on non-GMO and organic food and feed has begun operations.

Organic Food

Study: Why consumers choose organics

Pesticides, GMOs and nutrition listed as biggest drivers of purchasing decisions

Casey Laughman

August 29, 2017

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A survey of Natural Grocers customers has revealed the top three reasons they decide to purchase organic produce.

Editor's Note

Clear communication helps consumers understand food sources

Organic, sustainability efforts often overlooked because they're not promoted

Debra Schug

May 15, 2017

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Big food companies often fail to inform consumers of where their ingredients actually come from.

TECH FLASH

Horizon Organic president talks trends, merging with Danone

Company is offering more organic packaged food and beverages as well as increased transparency.

Debra Schug

February 15, 2017

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“While we will always have deep roots in organic dairy, we are evolving to provide options that satisfy families’ broader diets, such as macaroni and cheese, crackers and fruit snacks,” says Mike Ferry, president of Horizon Organic.

Manufacturing News

NOSB votes on standards for next-generation GMO's

Next-generation genetic engineering techniques include the use of synthetic biology.

Wayne Labs

January 19, 2017

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The recommendations ensure that the ingredients derived from these techniques will not be in certified organic food or beverages.

Fabulous Food Plant

How Bell & Evans built a new 160,000 sq. ft. facility

Organic poultry maker uses new facility to further process and package its products.

Wayne Labs

December 8, 2016

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Bell & Evans' decision not to use the mass-produced farming/processing methods of industrial poultry production has paid off.

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development is the first book to comprehensively address the issues of graphics design and visual concepts, from a systematic, scientific viewpoint, yet with business applications in mind.

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Food Engineering

2019 August

In the August 2019 issue of Food Engineering, we feature seven Fabulous Food Plants that demonstrate how the decision to build new or upgrade really comes down to which option keeps you competitive.

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