Op Ed: Criticism of Organic or Sustainable Winegrowing Programs Adds to Consumer Confusion

Are regional sustainable winegrowing certification programsa boon for the industry?

By Randy Caparoso

For the longest time, a certified USDA organic seal on a food or beverage product has been the signpost sought by consumers who prioritize the health of the environment and themselves. In the market for domestic wines, however, various certified sustainable seals have become the predominant

Sonoma County Winegrowers & Vintners Partner to Host Virtual Panel on Sustainability in Celebration of Earth Day

By Press Release

Virtual Discussion on April 22 Celebrates the World-Class Wine Region’s Dedication to Sustainability

April 12th – Whether you’re drinking red or white wine, we can all think green on Earth Day and celebrate the world’s most sustainable wine region when Sonoma County Winegrowers and Sonoma County Vintners co-host a virtual panel discussion via Zoom on Thursday, April

WFCF Storybit: Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers

Anyone who is touched by the flower industry can appreciate a flower farmers’ dedication to implementing sustainable growing practices that respect surrounding ecosystems, reduce transportation footprints, and conserve water and energy.  It’s their goal to put local, sustainably grown American flowers front and center with consumers, retailers and wholesalers. They are proud of the

Food retailer scorecard: 20 out of 25 fail to protect bees and people from toxic pesticides

Whole Foods Earns Top Marks While Amazon Earns ‘F’ In Addressing Bee Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new scorecard released today finds that 20 out of 25 top food retailers fail to protect bees and people from toxic pesticides. The report, Swarming the Aisles II, shows that while supermarkets have made some general commitments to sustainability and social responsibility,