The Better Input Is Becoming the Cheaper Input

American farmers are running one of the hardest businesses in the country right now. Net farm income has been compressed for three straight years. Commodity prices haven’t kept pace with input costs. And the input costs themselves — synthetic nitrogen, potash,... Read more

The End of Trial-and-Error Psychiatry

Americans spent more than $140 billion on behavioral health and substance use treatments last year, up from $40.9 billion in 2000. That’s a 3.4x increase in 25 years, against a backdrop of mental health outcomes that have not improved. Half of all Americans will... Read more

Envisioning a future where food is synonymous with health, fostering longevity, productivity, and societal well-being

If you missed Carter’s testimony at the Senate hearing, “Feeding a Healthier America: Current Efforts and Potential Opportunities for Food is Medicine,” the replay is available here. The hearing emphasized the importance of nutrition to reducing healthcare costs and... Read more

Suppliers release new ingredients and Bioactives

Explore the emerging trend of bioactives in the nutraceutical industry with Brightseed’s latest research, revealing a growing consumer segment of “Bioactivists.” These individuals view food as powerful medicine and are willing to pay a premium for innovative bioactive health solutions. This presents a unique opportunity for functional food and beverage brands to cater to this proactive, health-conscious market.

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High commodity prices may eat into organic acreage

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World’s First Freeze Point Suppression System Installed in Lineage Logistics’ Warehouse in Greeley, Colorado

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