Stonyfield Organic invites families to “Explore Organically” with the National Park Foundation
For Great Outdoors Month this June, Stonyfield Organic is teaming up with the National Park Foundation (NPF) to encourage kids to embrace their natural explorer and “explore organically.” As part of this collaboration, Stonyfield will be making a contribution of $300,000 to NPF and featuring limited-edition national park themed packaging.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stonyfield-organic-invites-families-to-explore-organically-with-the-national-park-foundation-302488834.html
Study Adds to Wide Body of Science Highlighting Benefits of Organic for Insect Biodiversity
A study in Conservation Genetics, entitled “Organic farming fosters arthropod diversity of specific insect guilds – evidence from metabarcoding,” showcases the negative effect of chemical-intensive, conventional farm management on insect populations when compared to organically managed meadows. The researchers find that the diversity and biomass of flying insects are higher with organic land management by 11% and 75%, respectively.
‘The Science Is What Sets Us Apart’: How the Rodale Institute Has Spent 77 Years Innovating Regenerative Organic Agriculture
“A lot of people credit him (J.I. Rodale) really with being the preeminent thinker and leader in this modern day organic movement. J.I. Rodale coined the term ‘organic’ as it’s used today. He started a nonprofit in 1947 and ironically the original name for our organization was the Soil and Health Foundation, which I find to be so profound that this man had the vision to connect soil health with human health,” CEO of Rodale Institute Jeff Tkach told EcoWatch in an interview. “Fast forward to today — 77 years later — I think we all know that there is a fundamental disconnect in our society that human beings are divorced and disconnected from their food system, from nature. And I think it’s what’s leading to a chronic health epidemic. I think that we all are recognizing that our health begins in the soil, and how we farm matters. And so J.I. Rodale was way out in front, you know, doing that work.”
https://www.ecowatch.com/rodale-institute-organic-agriculture-ecowatch.html
Homegrown Organic adds to lineup with fresh California-grown figs
Homegrown Organic Farms is introducing a flavorful new addition to its specialty fruit lineup: fresh, California-grown figs. Cultivated on a 350-acre ranch in Madera, CA — an ideal microclimate for fig production — these figs are transitioning to organic certification, making them a natural fit for the Homegrown Farms label.
https://theproducenews.com/figs/homegrown-organic-adds-lineup-fresh-california-grown-figs
Bolthouse Fresh Foods to Unveil Organic Side Dish Sizzlers at OPS
Set to hit store shelves this fall, Organic Side Dish Sizzlers offer a blend of artisan-sliced organic rainbow carrots paired with chef-inspired sauces in three standout flavors: sweet teriyaki and ginger, Greek vinaigrette and sweet and smoky. The line was created for today’s shoppers, the release says, and offers a convenient, nutritious solution for busy weeknights and effortless entertaining, all without compromising on flavor. With broad appeal across multiple eating occasions, these versatile products offer retailers strong merchandising opportunities in seasonal displays, paired with protein companions to complete a meal, or included in holiday-themed promotions to boost sales, the release said.
https://www.thepacker.com/news/retail/bolthouse-fresh-foods-unveil-organic-side-dish-sizzlers-ops
