Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost?
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...
Coca-Cola is the largest known contributor of branded plastic waste, global study finds
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 Debuts Organic Impact Calculator On Earth Day
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...
The USDA Has A Plan To Help Organic Farmers
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.
Tractor Beverage tracks sustainability as it grows
Idaho soft drink company sees growth while limiting impact on environment
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...
Global Organic Food & Beverage Market to Grow
Bonafide Research reports that the surge in demand for clean-label food and beverage products is expected to be a significant driver for the growth of the organic food and beverage industry. The...
Coca-Cola Retains Plastic Polluter Crown For Fourth Year Running
Surfers Against Sewage’s annual Brand Audit has identified Coca-Cola as the UK’s biggest plastic polluter for the fourth year running, responsible for almost one fifth (17%) of branded pollution logged by citizen scientists.
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Red Bull $#*@ Organic In Name Only
All of us diet soda aficionados have had this experience at least once, right? Sitting in a restaurant with a group of people and ordering a Diet Coke only to be rewarded with a look...
Craft soda bubbling up interest for ailing soda industry
Originally published June 22, 2015, in FoodDive.com
The soda industry as a whole may be hurting, but craft soda may be a bright spot in an otherwise floundering industry as changing preferences lead consumers to this uniquely positioned segment. Brands like Jones Soda...
How soft drinks can milk (or not) the vegan trend
It wasn't that long ago that vegans were seen as a bit 'earthy' and unconventional. Times have already moved on since then, though.
Veganism might not be mainstream yet, but it is very much in vogue. It's difficult to measure but, in the...