California-based Miyokos Creamery recently expanded distribution to Australia by way of 400 Woolworths grocery stores. Australian customers can now purchase European Style Cultured Vegan Butter, Classic Vegan Cream Cheese, and cheese wheels in four flavors: Black Ash, Smoked Farmhouse, Double Cream Chive, and Sundried Tomato Garlic. We have always had a passionate fan base in Australia and are cognizant that it is one of the fastest-growing markets for plant-based foods, Miyokos founder Miyoko Schinner told VegNews. We had a great opportunity to work with Woolworths, one of the countrys largest retailers, and felt that this was the best way to reach that fan base, as well as many others. Miyokos launch in Australia is part of the brands global expansion, which also brought its European Style Cultured Vegan Butter to 1,000 grocery stores in Canada last month. In addition to expanding internationally, the vegan company is developing new products such as butter made from oats and nut-free cheeses, expected to debut in the United States in early 2020.

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When you walk into any farmers market, youre greeted with signs that say Certified Organic in bold letters. Despite being far more expensive than its non-organic counterparts, organic agriculture has become the most popular type of alternative farming, not only in the United States but also globally.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), as of 2012, organic farming accounted for 3 percent of the total sales within the countrys food industry. Even in European countries like Finland, Austria, and Germany, governments have been busy implementing plans and policies that aim to dedicate 20 percent of land area to organic farming. In South Asia, Bhutan has ambitious plans of going 100 percent organic by 2020. Meanwhile, Sikkim, a state in north-eastern India had managed to go 100 percent organic in 2016.

The gradual shift towards organic farming has been mainly because we as consumers have become increasingly concerned about the health impacts of accidentally consuming pesticides and chemical fertilizers. During the 1990s, the USDA first standardized the meaning of the term organic basically, farmers do not use any form of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides to grow their produce.

Organic farming is widely considered to be a far more sustainable alternative when it comes to food production. The lack of pesticides and wider variety of plants enhances biodiversity and results in better soil quality and reduced pollution from fertilizer or pesticide run-off.

Conventional farming has been heavily criticized for causing biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and increased water pollution due to the rampant usage of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. However, despite these glaring cons, scientists are concerned that organic farming has far lower yields as compared to conventional farming, and so requires more land to meet demand.

A polarized debate

Not surprisingly, the debate over organic versus conventional farming is heavily polarized in academic circles. Of late, the conversation about organic farming has shifted from its lack of chemicals to its impact on greenhouse gas emissions. In December 2018, researchers from Chalmers University of Technology published a study in the journal Nature that found that organic peas farmed in Sweden have a bigger climate impact (50 percent higher emissions) as compared to peas that were grown conventionally in the country.

Organic farming has many advantages but it doesnt solve all the environmental problems associated with producing food. There is a huge downside because of the extra land that is being used to grow organic crops, said Stefan Wirsenius, an associate professor at Chalmers. If we use more land for food, we have less land for carbon sequestration. The total greenhouse gas impact from organic farming is higher than conventional farming.

Soon after the paper was published and widely covered by various news organizations globally, several researchers criticized the study. Andrew Smith, a chief scientist at the Rodale Institute, lashed out in a post saying that it was irresponsible to extrapolate a global phenomenon based on two crops grown in one country over three years.

Smith also added that more data should be included and analyzed before making conclusions. Commenting on this, Wirsenius said, It is true that we had a small comparison between organic versus conventional farming based on Swedish statistics. This is because Sweden is one of the very few countries that has statistics that include the yields from organic and conventional crops.

It would have been better with bigger sample size and that is a valid concern, he added.

It is estimated that by 2050, the demand for food is going to increase by 59 to 98 percent due to the ever-increasing global population. A major challenge for the agriculture business is not only trying to figure out how to feed a growing population, but also doing so while adapting to climate change and coming up with adequate mitigation measures.

Some scientists continue to be concerned that with limited land areas that will be available for farming, it might not be sustainable for industrialized countries to go 100 percent organic. A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications concludes that the widespread adoption of organic farming practices in England and Wales would lead to increases in greenhouse gas emissions. This is mainly because agricultural yields would be 40 percent lower.

The researchers argued that with fewer crops being grown locally, these two countries would have to import more food supplies. However, if England and Wales did not solely rely on organic farming, and both countries farmers used this alternative form of farming on a smaller scale, it could result in a 20 percent reduction in carbon emissions.

For organic farming to be successful, agribusinesses would have to find the balance between the costs involved and also, its carbon footprint, while taking into consideration the overall need to meet the high demands for food, said Alexander Ruane, a research physical scientist at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and an adjunct associate research scientist at the Columbia University Center for Climate Systems Research. Thats tough because the goal of organic farming in developed countries currently is about meeting the needs of those who can afford the luxury to buy the highest quality food. If the needs of this luxury interfere with the need to feed the entire population, then you have the potential for conflicts.

The blurry line between good and bad

Making matters more complicated, some experts worry that the term organic food is not always properly regulated. As more large corporations get involved in organic markets, researchers claim that this shift to the mainstream has led to the weakening of ecologically beneficial standards. It may also limit organic farmings ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

While researchers and the general public remain divided on whether organic farming is more sustainable than conventional farming, Sonali McDermid, an assistant professor at the department of environmental studies at New York University, says that it is very hard to generalize across any farming systems or label conventional or organic farming as good or bad. They have very different manifestations, depending upon where you go, she said.

An apt example would be the case of a farm involved in the production of organic berries in Central Valley, California. While they are not using additional land area or chemical inputs like in conventional farming, they are using other really strong inputs like sulfur, explained McDermid. This can be harmful to farmworkers as they need to wear proper suits and protective gear even though it is not chemically synthetic. Despite that, it is just as powerful in some cases.

McDermid is also concerned that some agribusinesses can farm uniformly without any biodiversity and still call themselves organic. Whereas in developing or emerging economies for example in India farmers tend to follow a far more traditional definition of organic farming.

In India, organic farms grow lots of different crops at the same time. They grow plants that can naturally keep pests away and dont use powerful inputs like sulfur. Instead, the farmers use plants and biodiversity to help regulate their cropping systems, said McDermid.

Indian farmers who grow organic crops also make their fertilizers by filling a field with legumes that they grow in rotations. Once the legumes have fully grown, the farmers manually plow them into the ground. That results in larger quantities of nitrogen being pumped into the soil, as opposed to only using manure or even worse, synthetic fertilizers.

McDermid said that in some areas of the developing world, organic farming can actually boost yields over conventional farming because it doesnt rely on so much water and chemical inputs. These practices also build soil fertility and lead to less pollution.

Experts maintain that in the heated debate over organic versus conventional farming, there needs to be more information available for consumers when it comes to labeling and even understanding the certification processes in industrialized countries like the U.S.

A huge fraction, if not the majority of organic goods sold at supermarkets in the U.S. is probably industrial, added McDermid. For now, in the developed world, the industrialization or commercialization of organic farming has resulted in a lot of difficulty for both consumers and researchers, who are trying to understand what the goals of this booming industry are.

To eat organic or not to eat organic

In the U.S., even sustainability experts continue to be unsure of whether food items like fruits and vegetables with the certified organic labels are in fact, genuinely organic or not. McDermid said that even she sometimes feels uncertain about what to buy in the supermarket.

That being said, both Wirsenius and McDermid agree that it is far more environmentally sustainable to eat organic chicken instead of beef that was produced conventionally. Yet, consuming large portions of organically produced meat will still have a bigger environmental impact than eating conventionally produced crops and fruits.

Taking into consideration the high costs involved in going 100 percent organic, especially when it comes to buying fruits and vegetables, McDermid said if you can afford to spend extra, she would recommend buying them.

It might also help to look for organic food that was grown locally. For instance, several community gardens grow organic vegetables that are sold in nearby farmers markets.

Keeping that in mind, theres no need to feel guilty or under pressure to spend extra for organic produce. I would never put that kind of pressure on anybody. Its really unfortunate were in a situation where agribusinesses focus only on yields, which makes an alternative form of farming comparatively much more expensive, sighed McDermid.

While the organic versus conventional farming debate rages on, there is one clear way to lower the environmental impact of your food, and it wont hurt your wallet: reducing the amount of meat in your diet.

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA TV) - "That extra cost of a dollar at the store, where does that lead clear down the road in the cost of our health," said Dietitian Cindy Gates.

When grocery shopping, organic and non-organic foods may look the exact same... So what's the difference between the two?

"So organic and non-organic. So organic produce would be not using pesticides and chemicals," said Gates. "Where as when you spray your crops with herbicides, pesticides can have detrimental side effects on your health."

Some experts say long term exposure can lead to Parkinson's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and different types of cancers when eating the wrong foods.

With technology, eating healthier is easier. A really great way is to get the Healthy Living app that will search through its database after scanning an item and give you a score on how healthy the item is.

Another way to check is by looking at "the clean fifteen" and "the dirty dozen," two lists from the Environmental Working Group.

Scientists test each fruit and vegetable every year to see how many pesticides they contain.

If cost is an issue, this a great way to buy non-organic foods.

"So if strawberries, spinach, and kale are on the dirty dozen. So if you're going to buy kale, you should be buying organic kale," said Gates. "Where like you are buying sweet corn, it's ok if you are buying non organic sweet corn."

Jeffrey Thouron who is a general manager at Breadroots Co-op thinks the nationwide trend of shopping organically has made its way to Rapid City.

"There is a trend in Rapid City, more organic. I have been at the Co-op for seven years and it's just exploding," said Thouron. "There's several local stores that focus on organic and all the major stores like Family Fare and Safeway."

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With plans to take over operation of the cafe at 2|42 Community Church, Shaun Himmelspach, The Simply Fresh Cafe director of operations, and Simply Fresh Market co-owner Tony Gelardi display some cold-pressed raw juice offerings Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.(Photo: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily)

A natural,organic food market and a church near Brighton are partnering to open a new cafe that will serve both of their missions.

Simply Fresh Market will take over an existing cafe in 2|42 Church's Community Center at7526 Grand River Ave. in Genoa Township.

Market co-owner Tony Gelardisaid they plan to open The Simply Fresh Cafein January.

"The mission of Simply Fresh from the start is to provide healthy, nutritious food options," Gelardi said. "Our missions for our impact on the community are aligned."

Angela Hardesty, the church's controller, said the cafe will further the church's mission to uselocal partnerships to better the community.

"Having the cafe gives us an opportunity to provide nutrition in a safe place," Hardesty said. "The church's mission is about helping people take their next steps. In this case, it's about eating healthier."

The market, at7300 Grand River Ave. in Genoa Township, sells organic and locally-sourced groceries. They started selling customers fresh, humanely-raisedcuts of beef, porkand other meats andfish from anew butcher counter in February.

The Simply Fresh Cafewill serve made-to-order hot sandwiches, grass-fed beef burgers, salads and other meals. They will also sell prepared meals to-go, like wraps.

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Gelardi said the cafe's menu will include "a cool twist on French bread pizzas, soups, sandwiches, gluten-free items and vegan options."

He said all proteins, like grass-fed ground beef and cheeses, will be sourced fromMichigan farmers.

"We know where all our food comes from," he said.

The market has been selling a line of its own cold-press raw juices for a few years. One variety contains organic carrots, apples, pineapples, ginger and turmeric. They will offer several varietiesat the new cafe.

Juices that will be offered at The Simply Fresh Cafe at the 2|42 Community Center include Exhale (in the center), which relaxes muscles, and Maintain, which is rich in vitamins and minerals, shown at church 2|42 Community Church in Genoa Township Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019.(Photo: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily)

The cafe will be open to the general public for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

"It's going to be a fun, world-class experience, with food that nourishes the mind, body and spirit," said Shaun Himmelspach, the cafe's director of operations.

Himmelspach said they will serve organic, free-trade coffees.

"We'll have the basic ones, espressos, lattes, macchiatos and seasonal options as well," he said.

A portion of proceeds from the sale of bagsof specialty branded2|42 Brew coffee will benefit organizations that fight hunger in Livingston County.Gelardi said they will determine which organizations will benefit at a later date.

"It's about personal connections, beinga person in the community they can trust," Himmelspach said. "We don't serve anything that we wouldn't serve our own kids."

Simply Fresh Market opened in Brighton Township in 2009and relocated to its current location in 2016.

The market sells products free of additives, pesticides, toxins and genetically-modified food.

Cece Bright, Simply Fresh Market's chef de cuisine, stands behind the market's locally-sourced meat counter, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.(Photo: Livingston Daily file photo)

2|42 Community Church opened its Brighton location in 2013 and expanded its footprint in 2016. The church, which features communityspaces, indoor soccer and basketball facilities, a three-story playscape and events spaceused for concerts and other gatherings, is now about 120,000-square-feet.

"In 3 John 1:2 he starts with this prayer 'I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you,'" the church's lead pastorDave Dummitt said in a release. "Our mission at2|42 is to help people take their next steps with God. Simply Fresh helps people take their next steps with health. This partnership will allow people to 'enjoy good health' in a convenient and delicious tasting way. Simply Fresh Cafe will not only help provide healthy meal options but teach customers what healthy food can do for a body."

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Jessica IIclisoy, founder of California Baby, and Adam Rippon, Olympic figure skater, at the 2019 ... [+] Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit.

Adam Rippon is a champion figure skater; hes competed all over the worldfrom the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, to Turin, Italy. Hes also won Dancing with the Stars and just published a memoir. Jessica Iclisoy is a businesswoman; she founded California Baby, a $115-million-in-sales company pumping out more than 90 organic baby products to places like Whole Foods and Target, most of them made with products she grows on her farm.

On the surface, these two dont have all that much in common. But their stories are surprisingly similar. Both Rippon and Iclisoy are completely self-made. They came from nothing to build an Olympic career and $310 million fortune, respectively, and learned to trust themselves along the way.

When Rippon first started seriously training, he went out to California with only 80 euros in his pocket (he had just been on a trip). He was staying in his coachs basement and stealing apple and tea from his gym.

I was poor, but I wasnt dead; I wanted that nice tea, he joked on stage at the Under 30 Summit in Detroit, where he was on stage with Iclisoy and Forbes staff writer Chloe Sorvino.

All the while his coachwho cosigned the lease for his Jetta, on which Rippon splurged on a radio and power windows even though Rippon couldnt afford to pay himand his single mom cheered him on.

She was always pushing me when I didnt believe in myself and celebrated with me when things werent going well, he said.

Iclisoy started in her own kitchen. It was 1990, she was pregnant and reading baby product labels. Shocked by the chemicals in creams, lotions and diaper care, she started to make her own nontoxic organic baby products.

Once again, a mom came in to help: Iclisoys mom lent her $2,000 to launch California Baby. She began growing her own herbs and flowersshe now has a 100-acre farm in Santa Barbaramixing her products, opening a manufacturing facility and shelling them out at natural stores, learning along the way.

I didnt have an M.B.A.; I didnt go to college, she says. When I started California Baby, organic food wasnt even really on the map.

She decided not to take on any moneyIm still a hippie, just a hippie that wears Pradawhich she says is one of the most rewarding parts about being self made.

Self-made means freedom. I cant see myself working for anyone else, she said. My business revolves around who I am.

And its not just the freedom once youve built a brand, its the freedom you have while you are building it. The only thing on the line is yourself.

In those moments of feeling like I had nothing, it also meant I had nothing to lose, Rippon said. It was the most unafraid Id ever been.

That trust in oneself has allowed both Iclisoy and Rippon to think bigger. Iclisoy has rallied to regulate the natural beauty and skincare industry, launching the lobbying group Natural Advisory Council in 2016 to fight for labeling standards and safer ingredients.

Rippon, who is gay, came out publicly in 2015, making him the first openly gay athlete to represent the United States at the Olympics. He has since used his platform to advocate for LGBTQ rights, particularly LGBTQ youth.

Youre smarter than you think, he said. Trust your own intuitions. When I didnt trust myself I was led astray.

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The Organic Fruits and Vegetables Market report 2019-2024 is a proficient and in-depth research report on the worlds major regional market conditions, focusing on the main regions. Organic Fruits and Vegetables market report offers an extensive analysis of Organic Fruits and Vegetables industry to guide market players, new entrants and investors to get opinion of Organic Fruits and Vegetables industry. Organic Fruits and Vegetables market report comprises the market size, share, types, applications, market dynamics, latest trends, and company profiles.

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Rising Demand for Organic Food over Synthetic Food

Rapid urbanization, increased adoption of healthy dietary lifestyle, and rising concerns regarding health and environment are the major factors attributed to the growth of organic fruit and vegetable market. Rise in lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes, blood pressure, and obesity, and excessive contamination of conventional food are driving organic food sales, worldwide. Due to constantly increasing demand for organic food and the limited supply in relation to demand organic foods, the area under organic farming has increased worldwide, since 2011. The global production areas were reported to be 57.8 million hectares in the year 2016, which is an increase from 37.2 million hectares in 2011. Owing to the above mentioned factors, the increasing demand for organic food that overtakes the demand for synthetic foods is driving the organic fruit and vegetable market.

North America to dominate the global market

North America is the largest market for organic fruits and vegetables, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. The demand for organic fruits and vegetables in the United States has been continuously rising, due to growing health concerns, and an increasing number of health-conscious consumers in the country. As of 2015, almost 14% of the total fruits and vegetables sold in the US are organic. In the US, the overall organic food market was valued at USD 45.20 billion in the year 2017. The fruits and vegetable segment continued to be the largest organic food category, recording USD 16.50 billion in sales in 2017, indicating a 5.3% growth compared to the year 2016. In US, the sales of organic bananas increased by around 30.4% in 2017 as compared to the year 2016, indicating a strong growth of organic bananas in the country.

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1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Study Deliverables1.2 Study Assumptions1.3 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET DYNAMICS4.1 Market Drivers4.2 Market Restraints4.3 Industry Attractiveness Porters Five Force Analysis4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5 MARKET SEGMENTATION5.1 Fruits5.1.1 Banana5.1.2 Apple5.1.3 Berries5.1.4 Grapes5.1.5 Others5.2 Vegetables5.2.1 Leafy Vegetables5.2.2 Other Vegetables5.3 Geography5.3.1 North America5.3.1.1 US5.3.1.2 Canada5.3.1.3 Mexico5.3.2 Europe5.3.2.1 Germany5.3.2.2 France5.3.2.3 UK5.3.2.4 Italy5.3.2.5 Austria5.3.2.6 Spain5.3.3 Asia Pacific5.3.3.1 India5.3.3.2 China5.3.3.3 Japan5.3.3.4 Australia5.3.4 South America5.3.4.1 Argentina5.3.4.2 Brazil5.3.5 Africa5.3.5.1 South Africa5.3.5.2 Egypt

6 Organic Fruits and Vegetables Market Value Chain Analysis6.1 Value Chain Overview6.2 Detailed Value Chain Analysis6.3 Profit Margin Analysis

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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FELTON, California, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citric Acid Market is expected to reach USD 3.83 billion at a significant CAGR of 4.9% by 2025 as the scope and its applications are rising enormously across the globe. Citric acid is also termed as anhydrous citric acid or citrate or 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, with a molecular formula C6H8O7. These are odorless, colorless & translucent crystals with an acid taste and are denser than water. Its molecular weight is 192.123 g/mol. It is an organic acid compound found in citrus fruits and plays important role in metabolism to create energy.

It has a calcium chelating ability and is exclusively used as anticoagulants. It is soluble in ether and very soluble in water, whereas freely soluble in ethanol. It is usually found in fruits like oranges, lemons, pineapples, limes, and grapefruit. More commonly added to various foods and beverages for flavor or as a preservative. It is also known by sour salt or lemon salt.

Citric acid reduces the hardness of water and helps in the foam formation, rising use for descaling of mineral deposits, and exclusively used to remove dirt spots and grime from the surfaces and fabrics, are documented as major factors of Citric Acid Market that are estimated to enhance the growth in the years to come. Rising popularity of organic food additives and is biodegradable, non-corrosive, and non-toxic in nature are the other factors that boost overall market growth in the coming years.

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Citric Acid Market is segmented based on types, form, application, and region. Food grade citric acid, citric acid solvents, and pharmaceutical citric acid are the main types that could be explored in Citric Acid in the future period. Powder citric acid and liquid citric acid are the major forms that could be explored in Citric Acid in the forecast period. In 2016, powder sector accounted for the largest market share of 63.3% in terms of revenue. However, liquid segment is estimated to grow at highest CAGR in the foremost period. This may be because of its beneficial properties in a food and dairy products. Moreover, it is exclusively used in oil industry as an oil control additive for maintaining the pH and chelating acidizing fluids.

The market may be categorized based on applications like food & beverages, pharmaceutical, and others. In 2016, food & beverage sector lead the overall market with the largest share of 57.9% in terms of volume. Also, the sector is estimated to grow at highest CAGR from 2017 to 2025. The reason behind the growth could be high demand for dietary supplements and ice creams, exclusively used to form salt derivatives of metals and minerals in pharmaceuticals, and highly used to control the pH value in medicines. However, other segment includes textiles, detergents & cleansers, animal feed, and cosmetics.

Globally, North America accounts for the largest market share of Citric Acid and is estimated to lead the overall market in the coming years. In North America approx. 65 to 70, million people suffer from digestive system problems stated by WHO. Inversely, this led to high demand for digestive citric acid-based pharmaceuticals and food & beverages in the region. German Nutrition Society (DGE) stated that, rising awareness amongst European consumers regarding citric acid for maintaining health. In 2016, this is increased to 49% from 44% in 2015. Moreover, the people consuming citric acid-based yogurt to maintain digestive health has been raised.

However, in Middle East, growing awareness regarding citric acid-based food and beverages and pharmaceuticals is compelling the market growth in the region. This may be because of rising number of major manufacturers in the region to increase their impression. Moreover, Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at fastest pace in the future period. Also, estimated to grow at highest CAGR in the coming years. The aspects that may be ascribed to the growth comprise occurrence of lifestyle diseases like gut-health related issues, cardiovascular disease, and mental health problems and growing geriatric population.

The key players of Citric Acid Industry are Danisco A/S, Kenko Corporation, Tate & Lyle plc, and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Company. These players are concentrating on inorganic growth to sustain themselves amongst fierce competition. As such, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures are the need of the hour.

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Annual conference will include updates and new ideas from university and industry experts

IOWA CITY The 19th annual Iowa Organic Conference will be held Nov. 24-25, at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Producers and experts from across the country will share tips for transitioning into organic production and methods to enhance organic operations.

The conference is a joint effort between Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.

Alex Heilman, director of sales at Mercaris, will deliver the keynote called Profitability of Organic Ag: Now and Into the Future. Mercaris is a leading source of organic marketing information in the United States.

The conference begins at 3 p.m. Nov. 24, with a special movie at the University of Iowa Memorial Union, featuring Dreaming of a Vetter World, with David Vetter.

A reception will follow, featuring local and organic food and drinks. The conference lunch on Nov. 24 will highlight local and organic produce, meats and dairy products assembled into a gourmet meal by Barry Greenberg, executive chef at the University of Iowa, with help from his team.

Mondays breakout sessions begin at 8 a.m. and include information on transitioning into organic farming, weed management, organic livestock production, and alternative crops such as hops and hemp.

University scientists and farmers will present sessions on improving soil quality, pest management, and a special Bill Stowe memorial session on enhancing water quality. Stowe is a former CEO and general manager of Des Moines Water Works, who died in April.

Conference registration is available online and is $100 until Nov. 17, and $120 thereafter.

Hotel rooms are available at the Iowa House Hotel for Nov. 24. Guests can access room reservations online by entering group No. 1280, or call the hotel at (319) 335-3513 and mention the Iowa Organic Conference.

For additional conference information and directions, visit the 2019 Iowa Organic Conference webpage or contact Delate at kdelate@iastate.edu or (515) 294-5116.

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Shown in photo are (L- R): Dennis & Renee Campbell; Jo Huskey, Tonya Siner & Dan Patton, Chamber Ambassadors; Sally Perles; Chad Barr; Eric Greenwood; Jerry Jansen, Chamber Ambassador; Ivan Torbeck and Prima Torbeck, Owner.

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of new businesses and welcomes new Chamber members with ribbon cuttings, new member pictures and other events and activities.

The newly expanded Heartland Health Food offers organic produce, a juice and smoothie bar, as well as vitamins, supplements and a host of other natural food items. Visit their location at 1301 W Evergreen Ave, Suite 3A in Effingham during store hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shown in photo are (L- R): Dennis & Renee Campbell; Jo Huskey, Tonya Siner & Dan Patton, Chamber Ambassadors; Sally Perles; Chad Barr; Eric Greenwood; Jerry Jansen, Chamber Ambassador; Ivan Torbeck and Prima Torbeck, Owner.

About the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is the countys leading advocate and champion for business. The Chamber works to create a climate of growth and success in our community by providing leadership opportunities as well as volunteer programs and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of Effingham County businesses. By leveraging the support, talent, and resources of our members, the Effingham County Chamber is leading efforts to achieve business success and community growth.

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Kraft Heinz, through Evolv Ventures, led a $23 million investment in a cannabis retail platform, FlowHub. Other investors that joined in the largest Series A funding round for a cannabis-related tech are e.ventures, 9Yards Capital, and Poseidon Asset Management.

Founded in 2015, Flowhub helps dispensaries make some of their processes simpler by offering a highly customizable platform that will allow them to manage supply chain data, transactions, reporting, inventory, point of sale, and business intelligence.

The platform integrates with other technologies likeDutchie, an order management and pickup tracking website; Stash, an inventory management app; Leafly, a site for finding marijuana strains, dispensaries, and news; and LeafBuyer, a website for finding weed deals.

"What we are experiencing right now is an end to cannabis prohibition and Flowhub is on the front lines of this movement," said Kyle Sherman, founderand CEO of Flowhub.

"Every legal transaction completed with the Flowhub retail platform is a positive step forward, and we are committed to helping our customers build thriving cannabis businesses."

"With this investment, we will continue to automate the cannabis supply chain, retail and reporting processes and bring to market technology solutions that are not only shaping the cannabis retail business, but also driving forward the future of legalization and de-stigmatization."

The Denver-based startup aims to be the go-to for cannabis retailers in scaling operations, and their business is growing at a rapid pace with a 200 percent increase in revenue. Their software is used by more than 700 retailers in the U.S., which is why it attracted a venture fund like Evolv Ventures.

The fund

Evolv is a $100 million fund backed by Kraft Heinz, the companies it is investing in are primarily food-related. Some of the other companies in its portfolio are GrubMarket, an organic food delivery service, and New Culture, maker of animal-free dairy cheese.

Kraft Troubles

Earlier in the year, Heinz lost about $5.3 billion in market value due to its $15.4 billion writedown and $29.8 billion long-term debt. There's also SEC investigation on its accounting policies and internal controls.

According to Kraft CEO, Miguel Patricio, the goal of the company is to pursue growth and perhaps Evolv's investment objective targeting disruptors coincides with Kraft's overall renewed strategy.

Albanian police destroy a field of cannabis plants in a remote mountainous area Photo: AFP / GENT SHKULLAKU

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