House Foods Tofu Gets Non-GMO Project Seal of Approval
North America's biggest tofu producer gets two thumbs up for using GMO-free soybeans
Sectors - Natural & Organics
CA Senate Forms Local Sustainable Food Select Committee
The California State Senate releases plans to study sustainable production with an eye on organics, heirloom varietals, and small local producers
U.S. Organics Market Reaches Over $31 Billion in Sales
The Organic Trade Association reports impressive sales growth in 2011 and the creation of more than half a million new jobs
Healthy Foods Prove to Generate Higher Profits
The theory that 'better-for-you' foods are also better for business is being quickly proven right
Annie's Inc. Rocks the Stock Market on Opening Day
Shares in organic foods manufacturer Annie's Inc. skyrockets 89 percent during its stock market debut
Organic Farmers Appeal Case Against Monsanto
One month after a District Court judge dismissed their case against biotech giant Monsanto, organic farmers have filed a notice of appeal
Monsanto Wins Case Against Organic Growers
Citing flaws in the federal ruling, the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association vows to appeal its case agribusiness giant Monsanto
What's the Deal with Organic Certification?
Anyone can use organic farming methods, but why go to the trouble of certification? Two words: customer service
Fracking Threatens New York's Organic Farming Scene
Concerns that environmental fallout from fracking could ruin the state of New York's organic farming industry are growing
Monsanto Declines to Sell GMO Maize in France in 2012
MON810 maize will not be on the menu in France this year despite a court lifting of the country's ban on the genetically modified crop
Frito-Lay Faces Lawsuit Over All-Natural Claims
A class action lawsuit accuses Frito-Lay of hiding GMOs behind labels claiming 'all-natural ingredients'
Senate to Discuss Genetically Engineered Salmon
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate plans to hold a hearing on the environmental risks of genetically modified salmon
Orange Peels Examined as Key to Reducing E. Coli
Could citrus peels become an integral part of reducing food-borne pathogens? The USDA thinks so
Renewable Energy on the Dairy Farm
Crave Brothers Farm proves there's more than one way to go green
The Urban Beehive Opens Up Sweet Opportunities
What could a slick, personal beehive do for your restaurant business?
Delaware Students Campaign for Cage-Free Eggs
Inspired by a successful campaign at Harvard, University of Delaware students petition their school to stop buying battery cage eggs
MAPLE Act Suggests Felony Charges For Maple Syrup Fraud
New England representatives introduce legislation that could inflict harsh penalties on fake maple syrup producers
The Health Food Store Goes Mainstream
Honest and organic food: what's not to like about health food stores?
Urban Gourmet Food + Market Makes its Mark
A new market attempts to carve out a niche of its own in San Diego's South Park
Chipotle + Willie Nelson Pair for Sustainability Short
Chipotle produces a short film called "Back to the Start," championing sustainable farming with the help of legend Willie Nelson
Nestle Chairman Skeptical About Organic Food Market
Nestle S.A. Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe has doubts that the world can survive on organic food
A Newfound Interest in Organic Franchises
Consumers are growing more interested in organics every day, but those interests are rarely reflected at franchises - why?
Alaska Senators Fight FDA Approval of GMO Salmon
Citing myriad potential dangers, senators warn the FDA against approving importation of genetically modified salmon
That's the Power of Mustard: SoNo Trading Co.
Zach Negin and James Magnatta tap into Kickstarter to fuel the flames of their passion for the king of condiments
Biodynamic Farming: The New Wave in Organic Wine Making
Biodynamic farming takes wine makers and basic organics one step beyond
First US Zero Waste Grocery Store to Open in Austin
The United States' first zero packaging grocery store is coming soon, and surprisingly it's in neither California nor NYC
Chipotle Makes Commitment to Local Produce
Fast casual burrito chain Chipotle vows to double its current use of local produce
EWG Releases List of 15 Safest Fruits & Vegetables
Worried about pesticide levels in your produce? Environmental Working Group knows the safest food on the block
USDA Targets Food Deserts with Farmers Market Grants
The USDA is hoping $10 million in funding will help spread the availability of fresh food throughout the country
Element Times Square West Pairs With Holton Farms CSA
Starwood Hotels' greenest outlet Element Times Square West becomes a pick-up location for members of Holton Farms CSA
Mark Zuckerberg Only Eats What He Kills
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is challenging himself to only eat meat he kills himself
Gilt Taste Goes Live
Have a passion for food and money to burn? Gilt Taste has some great reads and delicious ways to spend it
Ben & Jerry's Shares Tweets for Fair Trade Day
If you have some Twitter space to fill, Ben & Jerry's wants the chance to put it to good use
Restaurants Catching On to Local Trend
The local food movement is making waves and thrilling locavores throughout the nation
Starbucks Coffee Free for Earth Day
If you've got the reusable travel mug, Starbucks has the fresh coffee in celebration of Earth Day
V8® Juice Expands Line of V8 V-Fusion® Vegetable and Fruit Juices
New Varieties, More On-The-Go Options Make it Easier than Ever to Get Recommended Servings of Vegetables and Fruit
Seattle's Best Coffee Raises the Curtain on Declare Your Level Show
Seattle's Best Coffee Breaks New Ground in Social Media with Comedy Marathon and Customized Fan Content
Frito-Lay to launch all-natural chips
This will not make the Frito Bandito very happy, but the crunchy, salty, just delightful Fritos that we know and love are about to be ruined, I mean transformed into a more healthy snack. Like many other companies responding...
Disney Launches Mickey Mouse-Inspired Fruit, Veggie Products
Instead of traveling all the way to Disneyworld to feed your children overpriced healthy snacks with the faces of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy printed on the package, consider making your way to the nearest grocery store. The Walt Disney Co....
Kashi Recalls Frozen Meals
Well, so much for Kashi’s organic image as they join the list of companies participating in recalls. Kashi attempts damage control by recalling about 2,790 pounds of Kashi Southwest Style Chicken labeled products because they're incorrectly labeled. The U.S....
The Dukan Diet: A French Diet Secret is Revealed to the U.S.
Dr. Pierre Dukan, a 69-year-old neurologist responsible for creating the Dukan Diet, has already sold millions of copies of his book that has been translated into 14 languages. The best part about it: he stumbled upon this diet by accident four decades ago.
Jamba Juice to Carry Nestlé Jamba All-Natural Energy Drinks in Stores
Jamba Juice has made an announcement that, in addition to the Nestlé USA retail launch in the Northeast, which began in February 2011, they will begin selling Nestlé Jamba All-Natural Energy Drinks in almost 600 Jamba Juice locations across...
Woman sues Nutella on false advertising allegations
Some people really have way too much time on their hands. A sue-happy woman in California, Athena Hohenberg, is suing Ferrero USA, Inc., the stateside maker of the Italian chocolate hazelnut spread, Nutella. The named plaintiff in the class...
Lara Dutta perpetuates her youth in a Special K ad for Kellogg's
Lara Dutta, the Bollywood actress, will be featured for the first time in a commercial for the Kellogg’s Special K brand.
Google news trends Dunkin' Donuts nutrition, but broken links follow
Something smells fishy, and it’s not the dumpster full of dead fish behind a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise. Warning: rant ensues, you’ve been warned! In an effort to make sure that my news stories are picked up by Google everyday...
Kolkata goes Heart-Smart
Jivo Wellness, the first EOP Packaging plant for Canola Oil in India and the Precision Group, Kolkata has launched the most favourite healthy oil of USA, Canada, Japan and Australia in Kolkata now after launching the same in Delhi...
Break it Down, Give Me an A, Give Me a B12, Give me a C
Learning what vitamins do to help your body function is a step toward making smart food and supplement choices, experts at Dallas' Cooper Complete(R) -- a division of Cooper Aerobics, say. Todd Whitthorne, president & CEO of Cooper Concepts,...
Consumers Turn to Custom Diets to Achieve Perfect Bodies for 2011
It's almost New Year's Resolution time, and the hot trend for 2011 is clear: people are resolving to lose weight on custom diets. In December, both myMediConnect and Kellogg's Special K launched high-tech custom diet trackers. MyMediConnect allows users...
