Right now, the U.S. does not require that GMOs be labeled, and there is a bill in Washington D.C. called the DARK Act that, among other things, would make it illegal for individual states to label GMOs. Given that Vermont’s GMO-labeling law is ready to go into effect next summer, time is of the essence for Big[…]
Consumers are looking for right-sized purchases and want to support small businesses rather than big brands, according to Mintel’s North America Consumer Trends 2016 report. Consumers prefer mom-and-pop stores and handmade items, leading to growth in farmers markets and giving consumers the ability to learn more about the maker or the production process. Authenticity and[…]
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) filed a request with USDA’s Ag Marketing Service, seeking a public hearing to amend the federal milk marketing order (FMMO) system. The request, filed in late September, seeks to identify organic dairy as a separate and distinct marketing and supply chain, and seeks to change how organic milk handlers meet[…]
Monsanto announced Wednesday it would be eliminating 2,600 jobs — about 11.8% of the company’s entire employee base — and implementing restructuring to aid in cost-cutting. The leading agriculture company Wednesday reported sales in Q4 falling from $2.6 billion to $2.4 billion. Core products for the company — corn seeds and traits — dipped to[…]
LOS ANGELES – A new national consumer poll released by Instantly on Wednesday found that artificial ingredients in food products are a top concern for Americans and many do not trust large companies to produce all-natural alternatives. According to the study, 75% of Americans said that when it comes to producing all-natural products, they trust[…]