Bipartisan Bill Challenges Trump Giving Bayer/Monsanto Liability Immunity for Glyphosate Harm
After President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act of 1950 and issued an Executive Order (EO), Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides, U.S. Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) stood up to say “no.” They introduced the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (HR 7601) to undo the February 18 Executive Order, which is now being supported by a campaign to urge Congressional Representatives to cosponsor the bill.
State of Natural & Organic keynote emphasizes trust and transparency
Opportunities abound for retailers to capture increased sales from consumers seeking natural and organic products, according to presenters at The State of Natural and Organic keynote at this year’s Natural Products Expo West conference in Anaheim, California.
These consumers are seeking products with a wide variety of attributes, especially items that provide specific health benefits and align with their more altruistic values. In addition, retailers should be mindful of the fact that low-income consumers are just as interested as higher-income shoppers in eating healthy.
Minnesota grows natural, organic start-ups in supportive environment
Minnesota is sometimes called “The Bold North,” a place of innovation, ingenuity and solidarity. It’s home to 10,000 lakes and a slew of corporate headquarters.
There’s a feeling, no matter, the industry or idea, there’s room for transformation and alteration. That’s created a pipeline for natural and organic CPG startups. Backed by funding and a collaborative start-up culture, it’s fueled research and innovation.
“Exploration and willingness to try new things is very high here,” said Allison Hohn, executive director of Naturally Minnesota. That’s helped brands like Seven Sundays, JonnyPops, So Good So You and Lovebird Cereal get started here.
Once Upon a Farm Launches Five New Products Featuring Protein in Largest Portfolio Expansion to Date
Once Upon a Farm, the mission-driven brand known for bringing organic, farm-fresh nutritious snacks and meals to families, is bringing to market an innovative expansion of its pouch product portfolio to include Meat and Meat & Bone Broth, Legume Blends, Smoothies with Protein & Probiotics, as well as a new line of kids’ shelf-stable snack bars, Power Wheels. These new organic food products crafted for children from baby through big kid will be available at select retailers and direct-to-consumer at onceuponafarmorganics.com beginning early April 2026.
Organic Valley debuts protein-focused milk
Organic Valley is launching a line of protein -focused milk. The Protein Plus ultra-filtered milk offers “50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk,” according to the cooperative.
The milk undergoes a filtering process that modifies water, lactose and natural minerals in milk. The product is available in whole milk, 2% milk and skim milk varieties. Each milk variety offers 13 grams of protein per serving.
Healing the Soil, Healing Ourselves: Rodale Institute CEO Bridges the Gap Between the Furrow and the Pharmacy
For Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Tkach, the crisis facing American agriculture is personal. Years ago, facing a debilitating health crisis, he found that the path to his own recovery led not to a medicine cabinet but rather back to the earth. In his debut book, “The Farm Is Here,” released March 24, Tkach weaves his own story of transformation into a broader manifesto for a nation at a crossroads.
