California Certified Organic Farmers

GrubMarket Reflects on One Year of the "Sustainable California" Initiative

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Today, GrubMarket proudly reflects on the significant strides it has made over the past year toward achieving these goals and the positive impact it has made on local communities and the environment.

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  • Today, GrubMarket proudly reflects on the significant strides it has made over the past year toward achieving these goals and the positive impact it has made on local communities and the environment.
  • Throughout the past 12 months, GrubMarket has been working alongside the global reforestation non-profit, One Tree Planted.
  • "Reflecting on the past year, we are immensely proud of the accomplishments we have achieved through the Sustainable California initiative," said Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket.
  • To learn more about GrubMarket's Sustainable California initiative, please visit https://sustainability.grubmarket.com/ or send a note to [email protected] .

Wine Industry Leader Bronco Wine Co. Turns 50

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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CERES, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past half century, Bronco Wine Co. has been at the forefront of innovation, disruption, and sustainability in the wine category, creating high-quality wines that over-deliver across price points.

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  • December 27, 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Bronco Wine Co. as it joins a rare group of wine businesses that have been continuously family-owned for 50 years.
  • "You don't last 50 years if you don't take care of the land at the core of your business," said Dan Leonard, Bronco Wine Co. President & CEO.
  • In 2002, Bronco Wine Co. launched Charles Shaw wine, affectionately known as "Two Buck Chuck," disrupting the wine industry with high-quality wines for a low price.
  • "In the next 50 years, Bronco Wine Co. will continue to be stewards of the land, be a source of excellence in wine-grape growing and premium bulk wine, co-packaging, and logistics.

Line 39 Launches New Organic Wines to Recruit New Consumers

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Line 39 Wines, a Top 20 Premium wine brand and Certified B Corporation, expands its portfolio to reach shoppers in the growing Better for You category with the release of Line 39 Organic.

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  • Line 39 Wines, a Top 20 Premium wine brand and Certified B Corporation, expands its portfolio to reach shoppers in the growing Better for You category with the release of Line 39 Organic.
  • Crafted by winemaker Alyssa Reynolds, Line 39 Organic includes three new wines sourced from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF): a 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Rosé (SRP $15).
  • These wines are created with careful attention to detail, excluding pesticides and prioritizing a low-intervention approach to winemaking, resulting in delicious, fruit-forward wines.
  • Reynolds added, “Line 39 fans care about where their wine comes from and what they put in their bodies, so I am proud that we are producing a sustainable and certified organic product that is respectful of our environment and, of course, ready to be enjoyed today.”
    Line 39’s core portfolio of wines are available nationally at most major retailers, with Line 39 Organic wines available at select retailers https://line39wines.com/pages/organic .

Halter Ranch Achieves Organic Certification

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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PASO ROBLES, Calif., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halter Ranch, a renowned 2,700-acre nature estate and winery located in the heart of California's wine country, is thrilled to announce its official organic certification granted by California's Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).

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  • PASO ROBLES, Calif., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halter Ranch, a renowned 2,700-acre nature estate and winery located in the heart of California's wine country, is thrilled to announce its official organic certification granted by California's Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).
  • Organic certification is a significant milestone for Halter Ranch, strengthening a long-term commitment to environmentally conscious agriculture.
  • It required Halter Ranch to adhere to strict guidelines and standards that govern organic vineyard management including the elimination of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
  • Kevin Sass, the Winemaker at Halter Ranch, expressed his enthusiasm about the organic certification, stating, "We are thrilled to be recognized as a CCOF Certified Organic Vineyard.

Daily Harvest Expands Its Footprint in Retail Stores Across America

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to make it easy to eat more sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, today announced its collaboration with Kroger to bring Daily Harvest favorites to customers nationwide at more than 1,100 grocery locations across the country.

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  • Daily Harvest will be fully available in 1,100+ retail locations by August 13th.
  • Kroger was a natural collaborator for Daily Harvest to increase the access and availability of its community-favorite Flatbreads, Smoothies and Harvest Bowls beyond an online community.
  • Now, customers can easily purchase Daily Harvest during their weekly shopping trips, stocking their freezers with nourishing foods and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into their daily routines.
  • Daily Harvest is committed to helping consumers easily and conveniently eat more fruits and vegetables with every meal.Our food available in-store includes:

Lundberg Becomes the First U.S. Grown Rice Brand to Launch Regenerative Organic Certified® Rice

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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RICHVALE, Calif., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lundberg Family Farms, a leading grower of organic rice and maker of best-selling packaged rice and rice snacks, today announced it is the first U.S. grown rice brand to introduce Regenerative Organic Certified® Rice. As part of its robust sustainability efforts, the company has also set a goal to certify all the organic rice Lundberg grows by 2027.  

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  • RICHVALE, Calif., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lundberg Family Farms , a leading grower of organic rice and maker of best-selling packaged rice and rice snacks, today announced it is the first U.S. grown rice brand to introduce Regenerative Organic Certified® Rice.
  • As part of its robust sustainability efforts, the company has also set a goal to certify all the organic rice Lundberg grows by 2027.
  • Certifying bodies are beginning to emerge, including Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), to create standards like Regenerative Organic Certified® to substantiate such claims.
  • Lundberg chose to work with ROA to certify its Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice.

Riboli Family Looks at Acquisition of Jada Winery One Year Later

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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PASO ROBLES, Calif., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Riboli Family Wines, family-owned and operated since 1917, reflects on the acquisition of Jada Vineyard & Winery in the heart of Paso's "Grand Cru", the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, California. Jada Vineyard is known for top quality Rhone and Bordeaux style red and white wines. Riboli Family Wines acquired Jada's 89-acre property last year, complete with a tasting room and estate vineyards that have organic practices with emphasis on soil and plant health. In the past year, the Riboli Family cemented organic practices with official organic certification via the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). Jada Vineyard joined the growing Riboli Estates Group portfolio of estate grown wines, including San Simeon, Maddalena, Opaque, Riboli Family Vineyard and Highlands 41.

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  • Riboli Family Wines acquired Jada's 89-acre property last year, complete with a tasting room and estate vineyards that have organic practices with emphasis on soil and plant health.
  • In the past year, the Riboli Family cemented organic practices with official organic certification via the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers).
  • Jada Vineyard joined the growing Riboli Estates Group portfolio of estate grown wines, including San Simeon, Maddalena, Opaque, Riboli Family Vineyard and Highlands 41.
  • We are fortunate that Riboli Family Wines shares the philosophy of continuing a longstanding tradition of producing small lot, carefully crafted, premium wines."

Daily Harvest Announces First Round of Grants to Underserved Farmers to Help Build a More Regenerative Food System

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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The grants are one pillar of the multi-year partnership supporting historically underserved farmers in California's Central Valley and Central Coast.

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  • The grants are one pillar of the multi-year partnership supporting historically underserved farmers in California's Central Valley and Central Coast.
  • Historically underserved farming communities often lack access to the same resources as their peers on account of their race or gender.
  • "A more just and regenerative food system starts with the people who grow our food," said Rachel Drori, Founder and CEO of Daily Harvest.
  • Daily Harvest, the Daily Harvest logo, and "We take care of food, so food can take care of you" are trademarks of Daily Harvest, Inc.
    CCOF advances organic agriculture for a healthy world.

Chino Valley Ranchers Releases Hilarious New Gender Reveal Party Themed Ad

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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COLTON, Calif. , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Odds are that you wouldn't link the eggs in your breakfast burrito with really great internet content. But in the case of Chino Valley Ranchers (CVR), memorable internet content is as elemental as chickens foraging in pastures and California sunshine.

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  • Inspired by the recent gender-reveal party craze, Chino Valley Ranchers releases a comedic portrayal you won't believe!
  • But in the case of Chino Valley Ranchers (CVR), memorable internet content is as elemental as chickens foraging in pastures and California sunshine.
  • A family-owned company founded in the 1950s, Chino Valley Ranchers is dedicated to bringing the freshest, healthiest and best-tasting eggs to your table.
  • Chino Valley Ranchers eggs are certified by American Humane and carry the American Humane Certified seal.

CPG Manufacturer Global Widget Achieves Organic Certification for Gummy Manufacturing

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Consumer packaged goods manufacturer Global Widget announces the acquisition of its organic certification following a comprehensive audit at its gummy manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Consumer packaged goods manufacturer Global Widget announces the acquisition of its organic certification following a comprehensive audit at its gummy manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida.
  • The certification, issued by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), allows Global Widget to manufacture and distribute USDA organic gummies across its in-house brands and private label brands in partnership with big box and other retail customers through its contract manufacturing division.
  • "Our entire team, and especially our quality and compliance team, worked extremely hard to achieve this certification," said Kevin Collins, co-founder of Global Widget.
  • Global Widget's organic gummy line is located at its recently renovated 50,000-square-foot gummy manufacturing facility, which also includes:
    With its recent expansion of its manufacturing facilities, Global Widget now has the capacity to manufacture more than five million gummies weekly.