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July 28, 2026
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Alexandre Family Farm Drops ROC, Certified Humane Amid Animal Welfare Scrutiny

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Adrianne DeLuca

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During the five or so years I’ve been covering the growth and evolution of the regenerative agriculture movement, I’ve watched as it has gained its footing within the ethos of mission-driven brands. I’ve seen small brands, and then large businesses, make land conversion commitments and track as they’ve posted their progress, year-over-year.

And of course, we’ve detailed how this emerging movement gained guardrails from an array of third-party certification programs all while the industry itself struggles with where it should root the baseline definition for what it means to be regenerative. 

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🏃 Natural Products Surge Past Conventional Counterparts

Natural products are swiftly outpacing conventional items across retail channels, according to SPINS, with better-for-you snacks benefitting greatly from modern health trends like protein.

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🍪 Griesson ‑ de Beukelaer Acquires Pirouline Parent Co

Griesson ‑ de Beukelaer (GDB) has acquired DeBeukelaer Corporation (DBC), which produces the Pirouline brand of creme-filled rolled wafer cookies. 

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