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ANDIRAN, France - Danival, an organic food company located in South West France, was officially acquired by the multinational food company Wessanen, which is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. According to a statement released by Wessanen, Danival, a certified Sustainable Organic Company (BioED®), which employs approximately 120 people, has promoted sustainable local development for over …
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NEW YORK – Michelob ULTRA aims to support organic farming in America with its 6 For 6-Pack program. In 2018 the brand debuted the first USDA-certified organic beer from a national brewer - Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold. Launching earlier this year, 6 For 6-Pack allows Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold beer buyers to assist U.S. farmers …
John Burton of Clarksdale, Missouri, pled guilty, Friday, May 10, and was convicted on one count of wire fraud conspiracy in a scheme to fraudulently sell approximately $142 million in grain as organic.
NEVADA -- With the Nevada Department of Agriculture board of directors voting to end the state's organic certification program on June 30, 2016, local organic farmers are reviewing their options. According to the Nevada Appeal: On June 16, a gathering of growers, producers and sellers discussed the feasibility of a private certification program and whether …
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WATSONVILLE, CA -- On the heels of news of recent investments in organic farming by companies like Clif Bar & Co. and General Mills, premium berry cooperative Driscoll's, says it plans to expand production of organic strawberry nursery plants for its independent, USDA certified organic farmers. “Since our first sales of organic berries in the …
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EMERYVILLE, CA -- Organic farming got a boost with the recent announcement from Clif Bar & Co., maker of the popular energy bar LUNA and other health food and drinks, that it plans to raise approximately $10 million dollars for organic farming research. The company teamed with the 1,800 member organic farming cooperative Organic Valley …
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MILAN, ITALY -- The Milan Expo 2015, which opened May 1 and runs through October 31 in Milan, Italy, has already had its fair share of well-known visitors, including First Lady Michelle Obama. And many more visitors and tourists are expected during the next six months. The main theme of this year's Universal Exposition is …
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Organic ancient grains are all the rage in the U.S. with quinoa perhaps the most well known. But on the rise is freekeh, a roasted green wheat, that is low in sodium and high in protein and fiber. One company generating a bit of buzz is Minneapolis, MN-based Freekeh Foods whose president, …
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – General Mills is betting on the organics market to go from niche to mainstream in the food industry and is making moves to position itself accordingly. According to Ad Age, the foods giant is looking to grow its natural and organic food division to $1 billion by 2020: It is currently making …