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Here is a recipe for a delicious, vegan drink made with earth-friendly ingredients. This chocolate treat will give you energy for whatever planet-saving project you are doing this Earth Day! Read more

Misinformation about organic food production is everywhere. This Q and A will hopefully clear up some of the questions about what is and is not allowed in organic agriculture to control crop damaging pests.

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A recent breakthrough study by Northeastern University in collaboration with The Organic Center showed that soil on organic farms traps carbon better than soil on conventional farms. And even more important, soil from organic farms had 26% greater potential for long-term carbon storage.

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Innovation is the key to survival in the beverage category. Many consumers are looking for new flavors – ones that they are healthier, not artificial or imitation. So the time is ripe to formulate beverages with real organic fruit and bring excitement to the category.

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Clean label is arguably one of the food industry’s hottest trends. Product developers are reformulating in response to consumer concerns about “chemicals” and growing interest in simple and healthy eating. But, clean label has no established definition and consumers have many ways of defining it...

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Sourcing organic fruit and vegetable ingredients can be tricky. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to find the ingredients that best fit your production requirements. How you undertake this task has an impact on your supply chain risk. Whether you’re new or a seasoned fruit buyer, remembering these four simple tips...

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Consumers expect their favorite product to look and taste exactly the same every time they buy it. How do you make sure the ingredients you buy remain consistent year after year? Our quality protocol includes a professionally trained sensory panel to ensure that you receive consistent, high quality products every time you place an order...

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We're proud to announce that our supply partner of organic cane sugar, the Native Green Cane Project, has been awarded certification from Fair Trade USA! The Native Green Cane Project in Brazil, has a long history of providing their sugar cane farm and mill workers with wages, benefits and working conditions far better than most other sugar cane mills. Native’s participation in the Fair Trade USA third-party certification...

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Cocoa powder is used in dairy, baked goods and beverages but also adds flavor and/or color to sauces, marinades and even supplements. Due to variations in color, flavor, fat content, and pH, it's important to find the right type of cocoa powder for your application. This post is designed to give you the information you need to find the right cocoa powder for your product...

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Organic product sales hit $43 billion in 2015 and continue to grow. Unfortunately this surge in demand has opened doors for opportunistic companies to jump into the market. Some of these companies have no qualms about falsifying organic certificates. We’ve all heard stories of food imports with fake certificates...

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