Food retailers and restaurants offering takeaway and delivery services continue to pile on food packaging waste. The situation is becoming unsustainable: of all plastics produced worldwide today, nearly 40% is used to pack food and drinks. While consumers are often the ones blamed for not...
Consumers continue to expand their awareness of the impact their food and beverage choices have on both their own bodies and our planet. Food and beverage companies are responding to this trend by reformulating their products to incorporate healthier and more sustainable ingredients. This includes...
As far as drinks that have transcended hipster status go, kombucha is right up there with green juice and
WASHINGTON — The US certified organic market reached a record $69.7 billion in sales in 2023, according to data from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Sales in the category rose 3.4% compared to 2022, driven primarily by pricing actions within the market.
“It is encouraging to see that...
When Antony John first started growing organic produce on a quarter acre of land for restaurants near his farm in Stratford, Ontario, he met with the perplexed reactions of loan officers at the bank. “They were willing to lend us money, but you had to prove yourself to them...
The USDA will soon decide if synthetic, biodegradable food packaging and service ware should be allowed as a feedstock in certified organic compost.
Steve Ela is an organic fruit grower in western Colorado who relies on compost to nourish his heirloom tomato crop each year. He plants nitrogen-rich...
Fifty-six brands led by The Coca-Cola Company are responsible for more than half of the plastic pollution found across the globe, according to a new
Tractor Beverage Company a fast-growing North American beverage brand and Certified Organic, non-GMO drink company and devoted to the foodservice industry, has announced its new Organic Impact Tracker Calculator. This interactive tool is an extension of the company's Organic Impact Tracker and provides users with insights into the...
A new initiative from the Biden administration is helping organic farmers by stoking demand for their products.
As a young brand, Little Sesame has spent the past few years doing what most startups do: looking for capital.
Hayden-based organic soft drink maker Tractor Beverage Inc. says it’s on track this year to avoid the use of 34.5 tons of synthetic pesticides in its food system, compared...