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07/30/2010 - CEO of organic, ethically traded chocolate maker steps down |
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07/30/2010 - Supply deal to spur domestic production of 'natural' sweetener |
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07/30/2010 - Organic alfalfa sprouts recall expands |
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07/30/2010 - Chicken producers debate 'natural' label |
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07/30/2010 - Law firm launches class action suit against biotech giant |
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07/30/2010 - U.S. House bill seeks to eradicate E. coli |
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07/30/2010 - Peaches, plums may help fight breast cancer, says study |
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07/30/2010 - Organic whole foods supplier expands line |
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07/30/2010 - West Coast black cod fishery certified as sustainable |
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07/30/2010 - Organic tea crafter approved to carry Jane Goodall brand on product |
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07/30/2010 - Grocery chain installs solar panels at 8 stores |
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07/29/2010 - USDA: Mushrooms may promote immune function |
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07/29/2010 - Organic, natural foods retailer lays off third of facility's workforce |
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07/29/2010 - Chemical BPA found on cash register receipts at Whole Foods, Wal-Mart |
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07/29/2010 - EPA rejects claims of flawed climate science |
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07/29/2010 - G8's $20 bil' promise to alleviate hunger rings hollow, says report |
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07/29/2010 - Grass-fed beef producer offers consumers bulk program to foster 'sense of community' |
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07/29/2010 - Organic, natural soda maker teams up with Google in campaign |
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07/28/2010 - U.S. House hears testimony on USDA policies and creation of 'superweeds' |
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07/28/2010 - Hartman Group: 'fresh proposition' drives mainstream food retailing, foodservice |
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07/28/2010 - Dean Foods' organic dairy company on sold to French firm |
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07/28/2010 - Sustainable seafood standards boost for anchovies, sardines |
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07/28/2010 - Organic farming pioneer passes away |
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07/28/2010 - Wash. farm group surrenders organic certification in protest |
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07/28/2010 - Farms, ranches urged to trade eco-sensitive land for rental payments |
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07/28/2010 - 42,000 lbs. of peppers recalled from restaurants |
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07/28/2010 - Chipotle chain cuts naturally raised chicken supply by 20% |
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07/28/2010 - Organic foods maker rolls out organic freeze-dried 'superfood' |
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07/28/2010 - Organic, Fair Trade tea supplier launches breastfeeding awareness campaign |
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07/28/2010 - FDA shuts down Pa. farm's meat sales over drug residue violations |
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07/27/2010 - UN: Control of animal diseases could save billions |
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07/27/2010 - Organic, natural snack vending firm offers incentive to schools |
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07/27/2010 - Judge allows lawsuit over 'deceptive' vitaminwater claims to proceed |
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07/27/2010 - Study: Mood has big impact on consumer food choices |
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07/27/2010 - Organic pizza chain's annual sales up 46% |
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07/27/2010 - Natural food brand's 2Q sales soar 57% |
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07/27/2010 - WWF, McDonald's want sustainable beef production standards |
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07/27/2010 - Food manufacturer's 348k-sq.-ft. production plant wins LEED Gold |
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07/27/2010 - WWF posts draft standards for sustainable farming of freshwater trout |
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07/27/2010 - World's 6th largest food maker adds Good Earth brand to shelf-stable meals line |
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07/26/2010 - Organic food brands' parent completes solar energy system |
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07/26/2010 - Herbicide-resistant weeds now found in at least 22 states |
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07/26/2010 - South Dakota's new rules may stifle organic, locally grown food industry |
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07/26/2010 - Organic, natural snack vending firm signs deal with Midwest's largest hotel |
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07/26/2010 - Colorado grass-fed beef producer wins Certified Humane label |
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07/26/2010 - Luxury hotel is first to have menu certified as organic |
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07/26/2010 - University's dining services aims for 25% organic, 25% natural, 25% locally grown by 2015 |
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07/26/2010 - Major grass-fed beef producer turns on Southeast's largest solar barn |
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07/26/2010 - Organic soymilk first in category to bear Non-GMO seal |
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07/23/2010 - Grocery chain expands local produce sourcing program |
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07/23/2010 - 310 mil' organic blueberries planted in FarmVille - in just 4 days |
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07/23/2010 - Bear Naked, EVOL burritos founder acquires stake in all-natural skyr maker |
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07/23/2010 - U.S. catfish farmers blamed for creating food safety scare |
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07/23/2010 - Chipotle's 2Q profit up 31%; same-store sales soar |
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07/23/2010 - 26,000 square miles of Gulf reopened to fishing |
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07/23/2010 - Nat'l co-op grocers group hires business analyst |
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07/23/2010 - Seafood processor to use wind energy marketing claim |
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07/23/2010 - Nat'l Organic Program scraps pesticide residue sampling strategy plans |
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07/23/2010 - Organic, grass-fed meats producer's net loss exceeds top line growth |
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07/23/2010 - Organic sprouts recalled over health risk |
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07/23/2010 - USDA moves on certification, trade of organic ag products in Africa |
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07/23/2010 - Organic certifiers proposed suspending 102 operators in June |
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07/23/2010 - Media over-hyping benefits of organic food, says report |
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07/23/2010 - Feds pick location for Oct. organic standards powwow |
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07/22/2010 - Frozen vegetable maker settles with state over groundwater contamination |
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07/22/2010 - Declining honey bee numbers causing increased food prices |
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07/22/2010 - Temple Grandin says Spam maker's new hog facility 'as good as it gets' |
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07/22/2010 - Calif. bakery takes gold in 'Outstanding' organic product category |
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07/22/2010 - Mintel: U.S. food, beverage manufacturers shun organic, natural category |
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07/22/2010 - Organic, all-natural potato chip maker moves into tortillas |
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07/22/2010 - Hershey's unveils organic chai drinking chocolate |
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07/22/2010 - Del Monte pledges 20% cut in sodium across branded portfolio |
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07/22/2010 - U.S. consumers more aware of 'Fair Trade' but products hard to find |
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07/22/2010 - Over 5,000 U.S. restaurants closed this past spring, says NPD |
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07/22/2010 - Check out the top 5 farmers markets in your state |
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07/22/2010 - Healthy menu items grew 65% in second quarter, says Mintel |
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07/22/2010 - Biomarkers help unravel mystery of Type 2 diabetes |
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07/22/2010 - Consumers seek real-time info to make smarter food buys |
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07/21/2010 - What are the top 2010 salad cities? |
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07/21/2010 - Chipotle to double its donation to healthy school lunch campaign |
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07/21/2010 - Artisan foods grow mainstream, connect consumers to values, says report |
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07/21/2010 - Consumers' interpretation of 'simple labels' may trigger legal issues for food makers |
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07/21/2010 - Consumers in 2010 more concerned over sodium, calories |
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07/21/2010 - 75 members of Congress ask USDA to allow planting of biotech alfalfa |
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07/21/2010 - Fast-growing farm-raised salmon, trout have extra set of chromosomes |
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07/21/2010 - Top Earthbound Farm exec to retire |
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07/21/2010 - Firm nets $100,000 in funding to roll out new organic beverage line |
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07/21/2010 - Road to Wellness: Hartman Group explores cultural traditions in 2010 |
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07/21/2010 - Brazil's top meat firms ban purchases from 221 rainforest ranches |
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07/21/2010 - Leading beverage producer signs on first sustainability chief |
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07/21/2010 - Pro football star's farm wins animal welfare seal |
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07/19/2010 - Organic food imports to EU poised to soar, says report |
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07/19/2010 - Beef industry study touts sustainable production practices |
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07/19/2010 - Whole Foods' UK sales down double digits |
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07/19/2010 - Deloitte: 92% of consumers have changed grocery shopping behavior |
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07/19/2010 - Sustainable seafood group targets supermarkets, specialty retailers |
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07/19/2010 - Cheese maker wins Certified Humane label |
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07/19/2010 - General Mill's organic food division sales up just 3% |
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07/19/2010 - World's largest organic, natural retailer to carry 'GreenBox' |
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07/19/2010 - 1,400-acre farm to install 'solar orchard' |
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07/19/2010 - U.S. food stamp program pays for soda industry's $4 bil' subsidy |
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07/19/2010 - Actress, model to star in TV reality show about life on organic farm |
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07/19/2010 - Omega-3 imbalance can make obesity 'inheritable,' says study |
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07/19/2010 - Sustainable seafood program upgrades restaurant menu 'staple' |
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07/19/2010 - Nat'l farmers group says USDA's local foods program 'realistic' |
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07/16/2010 - Impact of oil spill on crab fishery to figure in sustainability certification |
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07/16/2010 - All-natural beef producer expands line |
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07/16/2010 - Supermarket chain to source only sustainable seafood |
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07/16/2010 - Kroger adopts sustainable farmed seafood policy |
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07/16/2010 - Over 1,000 doctors, nurses ask Congress to pass antibiotics in livestock bill |
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07/16/2010 - Certain nutrients might increase, decrease cancer risk, say researchers |
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07/16/2010 - State's immigrant food workers exploited, report says |
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07/16/2010 - Court drops labor case against leading organic banana producer |
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07/16/2010 - Fundraiser is 'critical' for sustainable agriculture standard |
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07/16/2010 - Top organic food brands on Facebook |
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07/16/2010 - Major fast food chains slash trans fats in cooking oils, says study |
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07/16/2010 - Sysco, U.S. Foodservice ready to buy $23 mil' in state-grown produce |
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07/16/2010 - Compass Group to develop model 'farm-to-institution' buying program |
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07/16/2010 - First-of-season organic asparagus from Andes Mtns. now available |
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07/15/2010 - Tribe's organic beef deal with Whole Foods ends |
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07/15/2010 - Nestlé settles FTC case; will drop deceptive health claims for kids beverage |
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07/15/2010 - UN: 10,000 Haitian households to receive vegetable gardening help |
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07/15/2010 - NGO tells U.S. House hearing to end overuse of antibiotics in meat production |
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07/15/2010 - Ag Secretary launches blog to highlight local food systems |
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07/15/2010 - N.Y. supermarket wins GreenChill certification |
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07/15/2010 - Organic soda maker to close $1.1 mil' stock sale |
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07/15/2010 - Report: Most extra-virgin olive oil fails U.S., int'l standards |
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07/15/2010 - Farmed B.C. salmon could soon carry federal organic seal |
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07/15/2010 - Compass division jv, nonprofit partner in $500K local produce program for public schools |
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07/15/2010 - Link between technology early adopters and heavy restaurant users? |
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07/15/2010 - Chefs group's new publication prompted by threats to Gulf seafood industry, culture |
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07/15/2010 - DNA testing proves 'valuable tool' in combating fraudulent use of eco-labels |
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07/15/2010 - Food company is first brand to have 10 mil' Facebook fans |
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07/15/2010 - Organic food giant first to have branded crop in FarmVille |
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07/15/2010 - Salad brand recalled over E. coli concern |
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07/15/2010 - Report: Roadblocks keep food stamp recipients from farmers markets |
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07/14/2010 - Organic certifier wins NOP accreditation |
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07/14/2010 - Organic dairy brand first to carry Non-GMO seal on entire product line |
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07/14/2010 - Sustainable ag coalition urges U.S. Senate to pass climate change legislation |
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07/14/2010 - Investment group launches sustainable food fund |
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07/14/2010 - Fresh & Easy saga shows 'limits of colonization,' says Hartman Group |
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07/14/2010 - Natural foods chain is first to use LED-lighting in expansion sites |
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07/14/2010 - All-natural eggplant products maker storms into West Coast stores |
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07/14/2010 - Nation's largest organic, natural foods distributor spends $1.3 mil' on fuel cells |
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07/14/2010 - Wild salmon advocates win court victory in mining case |
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07/14/2010 - Caviar crisis: sturgeon numbers plummet 90% |
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07/14/2010 - Elevated hydrocarbons to blame for Kellogg cereal recall |
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07/14/2010 - World's mangroves retreating at alarming rate, says UN study |
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07/14/2010 - Nat'l restaurant assoc. picks nutrition experts for menu labeling help |
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07/14/2010 - Newman’s Own launches nat'l advertising campaign |
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07/14/2010 - First certified organic brewery in Portland, Ore., shuts down |
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07/14/2010 - Nat'l study examines barriers farmers markets face in low-income areas |
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07/14/2010 - Scientists say Gulf spill altering food web |
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07/14/2010 - Nation's largest organic milk brand announces scholarship winners |
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07/14/2010 - EPA launches campaign urging Americans to save water |
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07/14/2010 - State's largest organic farm risks losing certification |
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07/14/2010 - Gulf seafood tested for oil but not dispersant |
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07/14/2010 - Naturally raised meats producer changes name |
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07/14/2010 - No 'ETA' for Honest Tea, Celestial Seasonings organic kombucha items |
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07/13/2010 - CDC: Salsa, guacamole play bigger role in causing foodborne diseases |
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07/13/2010 - EU gives member states 'freedom' to plant GM crops |
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07/13/2010 - Europe's sole fish feed producer wins certification |
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07/13/2010 - Calif. farm, labor alliance agrees on climate policy principles |
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07/13/2010 - Rise of sea levels to double expectations, says WWF |
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07/13/2010 - Organic, natural frozen burrito maker rolls out new 'mini' line |
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07/13/2010 - Sustainability reports boost financial performance for firms |
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07/13/2010 - Organic flour maker gets nationwide exposure |
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07/13/2010 - Organic produce brand set to distribute avocado harvest |
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07/13/2010 - Firm rolls out first line of biodegradable food storage, sandwich bags |
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07/13/2010 - Whole Foods takes brand's kid-size organic orange juice nationwide |
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07/13/2010 - Univ. farm gets $200k for sustainability efforts |
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07/13/2010 - U.S. market drives gluten-free sales |
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07/13/2010 - Foodservice distributors act quickly in sliced apple recall |
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07/13/2010 - Subverted wheat gene triggers cellular suicide in crop's leaves |
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07/13/2010 - Objection overruled, B.C. salmon fishery deemed sustainable |
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07/13/2010 - Co-op grocers group launches nat'l contest |
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07/13/2010 - Greenhouse biz nets $4 mil' in recovery act funds |
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07/13/2010 - All-natural yogurt franchisor rolls out first probiotic iced tea smoothie |
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07/13/2010 - Report: Sustainable agriculture - 20 years later |
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07/13/2010 - Organic produce shipper sends lawyer after regulators following settlement |
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07/12/2010 - Sustainable farming pioneer Bob Scowcroft retiring |
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07/12/2010 - Appetite for 'better burgers' shows no satiety |
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07/12/2010 - Dozens of grocery stores sign up for Non-GMO Month |
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07/12/2010 - Organic farm fined $15k for violating NOP rules |
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07/12/2010 - Temple Grandin documentary gets 15 Emmy nominations |
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07/12/2010 - The Food Channel focuses on school nutrition |
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07/12/2010 - Firm bullish on Calif. organic pear harvest |
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07/12/2010 - Feds: Gulf seafood tested so far is safe to eat |
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07/12/2010 - Sustainable seafood group bolsters exec team |
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07/12/2010 - U.K. Food Standards Agency to be abolished |
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07/12/2010 - OTA: Time magazine's organic egg article misleads consumers |
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07/12/2010 - iPhone app pairs sustainable seafood, wines |
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07/09/2010 - All-natural sauces, rubs maker nails Whole Foods, Hannaford accounts |
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07/09/2010 - OTA slams draft Dietary Guidelines report over reference to 'organic' |
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07/09/2010 - EPA fines Monsanto $2.5 mil' for distributing misbranded genetically engineered pesticide |
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07/09/2010 - UNFI no longer identifies non-GMO products based on maker’s claims |
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07/09/2010 - UN opens free access to world's largest database of farming, food, and hunger information |
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07/09/2010 - State's largest brewer signs 3-year water restoration deal |
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07/09/2010 - USDA: Organic eggs more expensive but no better in 'quality' |
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07/09/2010 - What city leads nation in direct farm-to-consumer sales? |