Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #299

1. The State of the World’s Soil in 2022

For this year’s World Soil Day, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reminded us that 95% of the food we eat comes directly or indirectly from our soils. In other words, ultra-processed alt meats made with pea protein need the soil’s nutrients as much as a head of lettuce does.   Read More

2. Homegrown Expands EFI-Certified Acreage

Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce an expansion of their Equitable Food Initiative (EFI)-certified acreage and organic commodities, becoming the first company to earn certification in the citrus category. The new acreage joins Homegrown's fully EFI-certified stonefruit and blueberry programs.  Read More

3. Misfits Market Scaling Down Food Waste

Misfits Market, the online grocer specializing in unwanted organics, unusual meat cuts, and overstock Fruity Pebbles, has $525 million in VC funding to expand its offbeat supply chain.  Read More

4. 10 Best Organic Food and Farming Stocks to Buy

The global organic food market was estimated at $178.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach almost $500 billion by 2030. With increasing demand, more and more companies are flocking toward organic food production each year.   Read More

5. Soli Organic to Bring 90% of Production Indoors

While this year’s demand for fresh herbs has been somewhat flat, the bigger picture shows that growth is still steady. “We still have a bit of growth, and that’s factoring in the events of the past few years, such as COVID. It’s steady and consistent with last year,” said Emily Dawson of Soli Organic.  Read More