1. Whole Foods Market to Open Smaller-Format Stores

Whole Foods Market announced today that it is introducing a new, quick-shop store format designed to provide customers in urban neighborhoods a quick, convenient shopping experience with easier access to the fresh, high-quality offerings they expect from Whole Foods Market. Read More

2. CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming Partner to Launch The Soil Center

A landmark partnership deal between CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming has led to a groundbreaking initiative—The Soil Center. Spearheaded by the Allred family, co-owners of CMI Orchards and sole proprietors of Royal Family Farming, The Soil Center’s overall mission is to revolutionize the sector with innovative soil health solutions. Read More

3. New Hampshire Discontinues Organic Certification Program

New Hampshire’s Department of Agriculture announced this week that it’s discontinuing the state-run organic certification program, forcing many local organic farmers to search for new options to allow them to bring their products to market. Read More

4.  FFAR and The Organic Center Award Over $600,000 to Advance Organic Agriculture

To provide critical support for the most promising and impactful research and solutions to advance organic agriculture, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and The Organic Center (TOC) recently announced five awards totaling $632,000 to advance organic farming. The awards fund much-needed training, technical support, and innovative climate research. These projects increase farmer access to knowledge and resources, with an emphasis on historically underserved communities. Read More

5. Fox Packaging Achieves Milestone for Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

Fox Packaging announced the successful elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from all its flexible packaging options. This milestone reinforces Fox Packaging's commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and its partnership with its customers. Read More