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Dean Foods Draws Fire Over Sneaky Labeling

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: September 3, 2009

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Profit over Organics: Nation’s Largest Dairy Marketer Sets Up Competing Market Category
by Mark Kastel of the Cornucopia Institute
At a time when organic family farmers around the country are in financial crisis due to a glut of milk, Dean Foods—under its Horizon brand—has introduced “natural” dairy products (made with conventional milk) that [...]

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A Green Margarita! Organic That Is!

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: June 2, 2009

I am so thrilled! I found a way to go green with my favorite mixed drink, margarita. When you decide to pursue a healthy lifestyle through changing your diet, it is easy to feel guilty when you are on vacation and want to relax your standards…

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School Activist Wins Organic Salad Bar

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: September 1, 2008

I spoke yesterday on the phone with a wonderful mom, who launched a campaign in her Olympia, Washington school for organic food to be added to the children’s lunch fare. The result was a 100% organic salad bar! Vanessa Ruddy, the mom who accomplished this healthy addition…

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