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03/09/2010 - Bay area seafood distributor partners with FishWise, removes fish |
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03/09/2010 - African farmers on organic export drive |
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03/09/2010 - Organic cheese recalled |
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03/09/2010 - Four directors resign from organic grocery chain's board |
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03/09/2010 - Organic, fair trade coffee roaster pledges close to $1 mil' to fuel growth of Fair Trade Towns across U.S. |
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03/09/2010 - Detroit looks to turn large swaths of city into farmland |
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03/09/2010 - Study: Natural, organic store formats 'continue to lose market share' |
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03/09/2010 - Judge delays decision on genetically engineered sugar beets |
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03/09/2010 - Top-selling natural soda brand to acquire competitor for $2.6 mil' |
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03/09/2010 - Whole Foods' shareholders narrowly pass proposal easing rules to oust directors |
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03/09/2010 - More Ohio producers exploring grass-fed beef |
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03/08/2010 - 'Dead zones' spreading on U.S. coasts |
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03/08/2010 - Organic industry gives congressman highest award for public servant |
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03/08/2010 - Governor: U.S. must adopt 'harvest mentality' |
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03/08/2010 - GAO calls for tougher food ingredient oversight |
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03/08/2010 - Nation's largest grower of organic produce launches Earth Day campaign |
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03/08/2010 - Organic dairy leader to cut prices |
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03/08/2010 - Supermarket chains join list of 'elite' energy savers |
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03/08/2010 - Proposal makes it easier to oust Whole Foods directors |
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03/08/2010 - Organic Trade Association nets Canadian gov't funds |
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03/05/2010 - All Things Organic trade show cancels Chicago venue; sells to New Hope |
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03/05/2010 - Weight Watchers OKs McDonald's fast food menu |
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03/05/2010 - Legislation seeks higher animal welfare standards for federal food purchases |
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03/05/2010 - Organic fruit supplier acquires competitor |
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03/05/2010 - Corn farmers say Food Inc. shouldn't win Oscar |
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03/05/2010 - Hospitals tout nat'l nutrition month with plant-based menus |
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03/05/2010 - World's best-selling brand of organic hemp foods rolls out new line |
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03/05/2010 - Organic activists protest San Francisco compost |
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03/04/2010 - Organic grocery chain launches 'healthy energy' campaign |
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03/04/2010 - UNFI expects hitting high range of FY'10 sales guidance |
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03/04/2010 - Nation's oldest organic juice brand seeks 'wider audience' with new logo |
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03/04/2010 - Over 200,000 call for USDA to prohibit genetically engineered alfalfa |
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03/04/2010 - FDA warns organic food companies, others of misbranded products |
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03/04/2010 - Organic carrot grower saves 317,000 gallons of fuel |
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03/04/2010 - Seafood restaurant chain joins boycott over seal hunt |
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03/04/2010 - Report: Foodborne illness costs U.S. $152 bil' annually |
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03/04/2010 - FDA: Consumers doubt claims such as 'low fat,' 'high fiber' |
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03/04/2010 - Organic snack supplier buys organic frozen pizza business |
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03/04/2010 - Consumer spending at restaurants falls first time in 34 years, says NPD Group |
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03/04/2010 - Organic salad dressing in Salmonella recall |
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03/04/2010 - Federal inspector to testify on food safety failures |
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03/04/2010 - Study: Antibiotic breaks down faster in manure than soil |
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03/04/2010 - Michael Pollan plays role of 'high priest for eating right' on NPR |
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03/04/2010 - Alaska seafood trade group offering free eco-certification |
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03/04/2010 - U.S. calls for int'l ban bluefin tuna trade |
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03/04/2010 - Survey: 69% would pay more for 'ethical food' |
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03/04/2010 - Specialty cheese maker nets $2.5 mil' round of financing |
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03/03/2010 - Vegan, organic dessert maker wins gluten-free label |
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03/03/2010 - Lawsuit claims fish oil supplements contain high levels of PCBs |
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03/03/2010 - Aurora Organic Dairy chief wants back into organic grocery business |
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03/03/2010 - Organic fertilizer firm buys new poultry-based product line |
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03/03/2010 - Study shows less time, less land needed to raise beef cattle |
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03/03/2010 - Major news outlet asks if organic food is more nutritious |
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03/03/2010 - Chipotle chief tells Senate briefing to ban sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics in livestock |
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03/03/2010 - Organic fruit leader offers Italian imports |
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03/03/2010 - Survey: 58% of food consumers concerned with genetically engineered contamination |
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03/03/2010 - Animal welfare label needs supplies to feed 'backlog' of demand from restaurants, retailers |
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03/03/2010 - NOP clarifies policy on organic yeast |
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03/02/2010 - Organic grocery chain posts 2Q lower sales, profit loss |
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03/02/2010 - Organic cigarette maker reaches settlement with dozens of attorneys general |
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03/02/2010 - Safeway is first U.S. grocery chain to join Sustainability Consortium |
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03/02/2010 - UNFI posts higher profit, sales but misses estimate |
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03/02/2010 - Grocers' trade group sees end to Calif. recycling crisis |
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03/02/2010 - Online training program helps chefs promote sustainable seafood in restaurants |
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03/02/2010 - Airline is world's first to give carbon footprint info on inflight meals |
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03/02/2010 - Study: Consumers want 3rd-party food safety certification |
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03/01/2010 - U.K. retailer aims to be world's most sustainable by 2015 |
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03/01/2010 - Feds target $5 mil' at new farmers markets, roadside stands |
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03/01/2010 - Chipotle to host private screenings of film about kids and food |
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03/01/2010 - Report: U.S. organic food sales 'likely experienced' negative growth in 2009 |
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03/01/2010 - Olympic double medalist matches organic food firm's charity donation |
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03/01/2010 - Olympic compostable utensil supplier challenged over claims |
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03/01/2010 - Stonyfield Farm expands line of 4-pack smoothies |
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03/01/2010 - Produce boss sentenced to 2 years in prison for organic scam |
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03/01/2010 - Farm 2 Bistro opens second location |
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03/01/2010 - WWF publishes draft eco-standards for farming shrimp |
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03/01/2010 - Organic yogurt most advertised organic dairy product |
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03/01/2010 - U.S. organic milk sales plummet in December |
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03/01/2010 - GMOs overshadow other biotechnologies to help poor farmers, says FAO |
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03/01/2010 - Beef producers trade group decries 'activist threats' to agriculture |
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02/26/2010 - Survey shows Americans embracing 'new frugality' |
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02/26/2010 - Organic, natural potato chip maker to sell for $615 mil' |
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02/26/2010 - World's largest retailer to cut 20 mil' metric tons of GHG emissions |
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02/26/2010 - Minn. farm operators win Organic Farmer of the Year |
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02/26/2010 - Greenpeace denounces UN support for GM crops in Mexico |
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02/26/2010 - The Organic Center hosts 7th annual VIP event in Anaheim |
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02/26/2010 - NBC's Supermarket Guru asks if new organic rules are 'too little, too late'? |
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02/26/2010 - Imported organic fruit supplies hit by bad weather |
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02/26/2010 - Organic grains, beans supplier seeks to 'clear any confusion' |
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02/25/2010 - Nations seek eco-label for 727 mil lb. tuna catch |
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02/25/2010 - Aurora Organic Dairy names new president |
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02/25/2010 - Natural foods brand posts 15% sales growth for 2009 |
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02/25/2010 - U.S. senator wants USDA to bar 'plumped' chickens from 'natural' label |
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02/25/2010 - Organic cafe chain moves further into Whole Foods Market network |
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02/25/2010 - UNFI shares hit 52-week high; 'buy' rating reiterated |
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02/25/2010 - Organic frozen baby food maker expands into snack category |
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02/25/2010 - Researchers close to making gluten-free whole-wheat breads |
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02/25/2010 - Frozen organic, natural burrito maker offers new slack-and-serve options |
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02/25/2010 - Groups blast Eli Lilly over false artificial growth hormone claims |
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02/25/2010 - Organic business 'consistently' stronger than natural category, says Smucker exec |
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02/25/2010 - White House budget proposes $5 mil' cut to organic ag research |
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02/25/2010 - Warning issued on overfishing of Indian Ocean tuna |
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02/25/2010 - USDA joins nat'l coalition on childhood obesity research |
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02/25/2010 - Whole Foods to endorse nat'l cork recycling program |
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02/25/2010 - Organic juice brand exec tapped for state's citrus commission |
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02/25/2010 - Feds push for more nutritious humanitarian food aid packages |
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02/24/2010 - Organic biscuits recalled due to health risk |
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02/24/2010 - SunnyRidge aims to ship 5 mil' lbs. of organic blueberries this year |
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02/24/2010 - Olive Garden, Red Lobster parent commits to green building standards |
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02/24/2010 - U.S. quick-serve restaurant chain moves to eco-friendly packaging |
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02/24/2010 - Nation's largest organic, natural meat co. debuts certified-Halal goat meat |
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02/24/2010 - Haagen-Dazs seeks overturn of New York City beekeeping ban |
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02/24/2010 - Trade group wants nominations for organic industry awards |
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02/24/2010 - Leading organic grocer's stock hits 52-week high |
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02/24/2010 - U.S. plants 158 mil' acres of GM crops in 2009, says report |
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02/24/2010 - Leading mayonnaise brand moves to cage-free eggs |
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02/23/2010 - Arby's chain to switch entire beef supply to grass-fed |
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02/23/2010 - U.S. lawmakers oppose bluefin tuna 'endangered' listing |
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02/23/2010 - Organic food giant producing broth, soup for major int'l firm |
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02/23/2010 - Sara Lee retracts claim that its wheat has 'advantages over organic farming' |
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02/23/2010 - Top-selling soymilk expanding into new food categories |
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02/23/2010 - Health and wellness food brand to bid on military contract |
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02/23/2010 - New round of OFRF grants focuses on organic fruit research |
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02/23/2010 - Canada's largest grocery chain turns down the heat to cut GHG emissions |
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02/23/2010 - Earth Dinner 2010 teams up leading organic brand, chefs group |
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02/23/2010 - Organic juice producer rolls out new portable product |
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02/22/2010 - Industry group to continue eco-labeling of Alaska salmon |
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02/22/2010 - Organic granola bars recalled over salmonella risk |
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02/22/2010 - Obama aims to eliminate all food deserts in 7 years |
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02/22/2010 - Organic grocer aims to raise $1.5 mil' for microcredit loans to poor, small-scale producers |
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02/22/2010 - Grass-fed trade brings organic dairy expert on board |
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02/22/2010 - U.K. fair trade-certified sales grow 12% |
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02/22/2010 - Burrito chain warns of naturally raised, sustainably grown ingredient suppliers exiting industry |
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02/19/2010 - Report outlines sustainable food system for New York City |
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02/19/2010 - Study finds toxic chemical in wide variety of foods |
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02/19/2010 - USDA and FDA coordinate efforts on safety of fruits, veggies |
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02/19/2010 - Major broadliner switches entire fleet to biodiesel |
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02/19/2010 - Soda tax legislation introduced in California |
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02/19/2010 - World's 3rd largest coffee roaster aims for record volumes of sustainable coffee |
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02/19/2010 - Major grocery chain teams up with sustainable seafood group |
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02/19/2010 - UN warns of 'widening gulf' between livestock haves and have nots |
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02/19/2010 - CNN reports on safety of eating Chilean farmed salmon |
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02/19/2010 - Global organic cotton production up 20% in 2009 |
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02/19/2010 - Maine dairy farmers put new organic milk on market |
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02/19/2010 - Food crisis looms in rural Haiti |
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02/19/2010 - Nation's largest organic foods distributor makes double-digit cuts in GHG emissions |
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02/19/2010 - Whole Foods CEO, CFO cash in shares |
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02/19/2010 - Chicken processor first to carry USDA's seal for humanely raised claim |
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02/19/2010 - All-natural food brand targets sales of $1 bil' in 5 years |
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02/19/2010 - Private equity firm buys organic flavor base manufacturer |
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02/19/2010 - Teamsters storm UNFI conference, demand CEO sign pledge |
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02/19/2010 - Organic food giant finds 'success' at Vancouver Olympics |
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02/18/2010 - All-natural tea maker blankets state with new distribution agreement |
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02/18/2010 - 1Q results push Whole Foods' stock to 52-week high |
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02/18/2010 - Major grocery chain pledges to buy 4x industry average of cage-free eggs |
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02/18/2010 - Canadian lobster deaths blamed on pesticide |
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02/18/2010 - NOP schedules first pasture rule training session |
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02/18/2010 - Ben & Jerry's commits to 100% Fair Trade ingredients for all flavors |
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02/18/2010 - Grass-fed dairy expands recall of cheeses due to health risks |
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02/18/2010 - Decisions made on 7 organic certifying agents |
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02/18/2010 - Firms team up to provide organic training to retailers, distributors |
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02/18/2010 - Organic pasta sauce maker scores with chain-style restaurants |
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02/17/2010 - Competition's pulling back on organics a boon for Whole Foods |
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02/17/2010 - Whole Foods 1Q results beat estimates, stock soar |
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02/17/2010 - Organic whole grain foods producer now employee-owned |
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02/17/2010 - Organic Valley hopes pasture rule ushers in 'era of cooperation' for industry |
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02/17/2010 - Fast-casual Mexican chain steps up sustainability efforts |
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02/17/2010 - UN seeks to tear down barriers to women's access to farmland |
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02/17/2010 - Survey: Americans still cutting back on spending for small things |
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02/17/2010 - Fresh produce trade group hires sustainability exec |
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02/17/2010 - World's largest organic, natural retailer expands in Canada |
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02/17/2010 - Straus Family Creamery issues statement on new organic pasture rules |
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02/16/2010 - Emboldened by FTC decision, anti-farmed salmon advocates descend on Olympics |
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02/16/2010 - Can buying locally save the planet? |
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02/16/2010 - Major U.S. supermarket chain aims for sustainable seafood overhaul |
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02/16/2010 - Global organic farm, ranch lands climb to 86.5 mil' acres |
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02/16/2010 - Organic produce importer expands portfolio |
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02/16/2010 - All-natural granola maker launches sweepstakes |
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02/16/2010 - Largest U.S. home delivery food service renews carbon neutral status |
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02/16/2010 - Is organic food giant ready to buy Kettle Chips brand? |
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02/16/2010 - Take the sustainable seafood quiz |
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02/15/2010 - Organic dairy industry raves over new pasture rules |
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02/15/2010 - Natural Marketing Institute reveals top trends for new decade |
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02/15/2010 - $300 mil' loan to fuel organic, natural food distributor's acquisition strategy |
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02/15/2010 - Will Whole Foods' 1Q results meet expectations? |
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02/15/2010 - Nation's largest organic milk brand says farms already comply with new pasture rule |
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02/15/2010 - California salmon crash dooms another fishing season |
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02/14/2010 - Overfishing spurs Canada to close ports to Danish vessels |
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02/14/2010 - Criminal investigation adds 4.9 mil' lbs. of meat to recall |
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02/14/2010 - Organic fruit marketer reports lower import volumes, higher demand |
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02/12/2010 - Organic Trade Assoc. picks Congress liaison |
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02/12/2010 - Public gets extra 2 weeks to weigh in on GE alfalfa |
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02/12/2010 - Chipotle Mexican Grill posts 62% profit jump in 2009 |
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02/12/2010 - Restaurant chain close to offering 100% compostable, recyclable packaging |
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02/12/2010 - WHO expert refutes 'facts' in CBS Evening News segment on antibiotics |
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02/12/2010 - Chef Rick Bayless debuts new Mexican concept in LA |
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02/12/2010 - Study: Food security linked to sustainable fisheries |
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02/12/2010 - Grass-fed dairy recalls cheese due to health risks |
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02/12/2010 - U.S. Foodservice goes online to teach restaurants about green benefits |
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02/12/2010 - WWF study: Vegetarians damage environment more than meat eaters |