Costco funds organic farming practices to keep up with consumer demand
Last year Costco became the largest organic food retailer in the U.S., selling $6.1 billion worth of produce and about 83 million rotisserie chickens, according to The Seattle Times. Consumer demand for organic food is so high that the retailer can hardly keep up, which is why Costco is setting its sights on organic food Read More
USDA and HHS: Ignoring recommendation, refusing sustainability for 2015 DGAs
Many Americans are wanting more locally grown, more sustainable food that’s GMO- and pesticide-free. In fact, it’s a growing desire stemming from the knowledge that it would indeed be better for us, and the environment, and the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee knows it. However, the government seems to be trailing behind its people, and it’s Read More
GM soybean farming is unsustainable compared to non-GM soybean farming, study finds
More and more evidence is mounting that non-genetically-modified crops are healthier and more sustainable than GM crops. That is at least the conclusion of a provocative new study published in the journal Food Policy, which found that non-GM soybean meal chains are better for both farmers and the environment in comparison to GM soybean meal Read More
