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Hydroponics proposals see little agreement from organic advisory board

Listening to the National Organic Standards Board’s discussion Monday afternoon on hydroponic crops, one thing was clear: There is no consensus on whether crops grown without soil should be able to be certified organic.###“Clearly, this is not an easy subject to resolve,” said Tom Chapman, the board’s chairman. “It’s been on the board’s agenda since 1995.”###The

PepsiCo seeks to patent stevia production process

Stevia is getting more popular as consumers’ distrust of sugar,and interest in natural alternatives grows. According to Grand View Research, the global stevia market is rapidly expanding, with an estimated size of $337.7 million in 2015. With a projected growth rate of nearly 6% annually, the global stevia market could reach $556.7 million by 2024.###The sweetener has