Organic Food

Independent energy: Interfaith Food Ministry fundraises to explore zero waste option

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 2 days ago
Interfaith Food Ministry’s Phil Alonso, left, and local farmer John Pomeroy stand next to a biochar machine installed in a trailer. Biochar is a way to compost materials that would otherwise be difficult to breakdown.
Photo: Elias Funez

Interfaith Food Ministry collaborates with various agencies to collect and distribute food to just under 600 families in Nevada County on a weekly basis.

Now, Executive Director Phil Alonso said the ministry is taking the same collaborative, forward-thinking approach to diverting inedible organic material.

IFM’s excess food is generally fed to animals, Alonso said, but said the passage of Senate Bill 1383

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National food security strategy a good step; now to the delivery

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 3 days ago

A farmer tends to his cattle. Agriculture Minister Pearnel Charles Jr announced on Tuesday that as of September 1, 2022 all cattle will need to be identified with ear tags and corresponding passports.

We are encouraged by Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Pearnel Charles Jr’s revelation that the Government has developed a national food security strategy to counter the effects of rising prices due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

According to Mr Charles, the strategy, called ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’, builds on his ministry’s existing policies and programmes with a major thrust to drive Jamaicans to

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USDA public health alert: organic ground beef at Whole Foods

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 6 days ago

The USDA issued a public health alert about Organic Rancher Organic Ground Beef after customers found a little too much texture in the beef.

“The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found hard, rigid plastic in the ground beef products,” the USDA alert says.

The alert covers 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packs of Organic Rancher Organic Ground Beef, 93% Lean and 85% Lean, with a use by date of 5-18-2022. “EST.4027” is inside the USDA mark of inspection.

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Organic Rancher Organic Ground Beef 93% Lean USDA

Organic Rancher products can be bought only at Whole Foods

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Organic Food and Beverages Market to Surpass USD 995.96 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 14.80%

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 7 days ago
Market Research Future

Market Research Future

Organic Food and Beverages Market Size and Trends Analysis Information by Type (Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy & Frozen Desserts, & Others), Packaging Material (Glass, Plastic, Metal, & Paper) Distribution Channel (Store & Non-Store), & Region – Forecast till 2030

New York, US , May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Organic Food and Beverage Market Overview:

According to a Comprehensive Research Report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Organic Food and Beverages Market Information by Type, Packaging material, Distribution Channel, and Region – Forecast till 2030”, the market is estimated to acquire a size of over USD

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