The Regenerative Organic Alliance is the 501(c)3 nonprofit behind Regenerative Organic Certified®. Together, our small yet mighty team is rapidly expanding the evolution of this revolutionary new certification. We are currently seeking bright, passionate, efficient individuals with a deep commitment…
Yerba Madre’s Important Work Of Prioritizing Farmer Welfare Through Regenerative Yerba Mate ByAndrew Watman, Contributor. I cover innovation across the food & beverage landscape. Follow Author May 01, 2025, 06:15am EDTMay 03, 2025, 04:46pm EDT Share SaveComment0 Regenerative yerba mate…
ICEA Becomes European Ambassador for the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) Strategic agreement signed in Bologna to consolidate the ROCTM Standard in Europe ICEA (Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification) officially joins the global network of the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA)…
Dear ROA Community, As we welcome the warmth and vitality of June and the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, we also paused last week to honor Juneteenth, a day (June 19th) that commemorates the end of slavery in the…
Wild Orchard Launches Regenerative Organic Certified® Matcha in Sprouts Farmers Market Innovation Centers Sprouts Shoppers in Southern California First to Access World's First Regenerative Organic Certified® Matcha MT KISCO, NY — June 11, 2025 — Wild Orchard, the pioneering brand…
Regenerative Organic Alliance's Groundbreaking "Heal the Earth, Nourish your Life.TM" Campaign Honored with Dual Awards, Developed by GRIT Agency The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), the organization behind the groundbreaking Regenerative Organic Certified ® (ROCTM) standard, is proud to announce that…
Why Regenerative Organic Could Be the Next Frontier for Plant-Based Brands and Retailers May 20, 2025 Christopher Gergen, CEO at Regenerative Organic Alliance - Image supplied. As the plant-based movement continues to reshape consumer choices, the regenerative organic movement is…
Dear ROA Community, As we welcome the full bloom of May, I’m reminded of the incredible growth happening across the Regenerative Organic Certified® movement - from the fields where our food is grown to the stories being shared by the…
Regeneration Rooted In Tradition: How Organic India Is Redefining Herbal Wellness ByChristopher Marquis, Contributor. I write about businesses creating a more sustainable economic system. Follow Author May 13, 2025, 08:21am EDT Share SaveComment0 A farmer in Azamgarh, India gathers fresh…
Could This Arizona Ranch Be a Model for Southwest Farmers? Oatman Flats has undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming the Southwest’s first Regenerative Organic Certified farm and a potential source of ideas for weathering climate change. By Samuel Gilbert May 12, 2025 Oatman…
In today’s values-driven marketplace, the consumer call for sustainability is not just getting louder—it’s getting more sophisticated. Shoppers are no longer content with “better.” They’re seeking the best: products that deliver on personal wellness, social responsibility, and environmental regeneration—all in…
Yerba Madre’s Important Work Of Prioritizing Farmer Welfare Through Regenerative Yerba Mate ByAndrew Watman, Contributor. I cover innovation across the food & beverage landscape. Follow Author May 01, 2025, 06:15am EDT Share SaveComment0 Regenerative yerba mate nursery in Misiones Province,…
Guayakí Yerba Mate Rebrands As Yerba Madre, Pushing Towards A Stronger Regenerative Future In The Rainforest ByAndrew Watman, Contributor. I cover innovation across the food & beverage landscape. Follow Author May 01, 2025, 06:00am EDT Share SaveComment0 New Yerba Madre…
Regenerating the Desert: How Oatman Farms is Feeding the Generation of Tomorrow 4/21/2025 In the heart of the parched landscape where very few crops dare to flourish, Oatman Farms stands as a remarkable testament to the power of regenerative organic…
The Regenerative Revolution: Applegate’s Journey in Helping to Transition 10 Million Acres of Regenerative Organic Certified® Grassland 4/16/2025 In recent years, the conversation around sustainability and food production has taken center stage as consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental…
Dear ROA Community, Earth Month provides bountiful opportunities to showcase the growing impact of the Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) community (and sharpen our punning skills). At the ROA, we know each of you live and breathe this work every day…
From Rice Farmers to Rice Doctors: Lundberg Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its Nursery, Where Regenerative Organic Rice is Born! 4/09/2025 In the heart of California's Sacramento Valley, Lundberg Family Farms has long been a pioneer in organic rice farming…
Press Release Winners Announced for the Annual California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, CHANDON, Jordan Vineyards & Winery and Nuveen Natural Capital Named 2025 Awardees Apr 4, 2025 SACRAMENTO — As we kick off California’s Down to…
Setting Sail for Sustainability: Vanilla Bean Project’s Journey to Decarbonizing the Global Supply Chain for Vanilla 4/03/2025 In an era where climate change and environmental degradation are pressing concerns, innovative approaches to agriculture and shipping are emerging as vital components…
How Organic & Regenerative Farming Practices are Becoming the Next Frontier for Sustainability Arisekola Muritala Published: Apr 2025 Pic: Shutterstock Table of Contents What is Regenerative Agriculture? Core Principles of Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Agriculture in Key Textile Fibres Challenges in…
Applegate Farms, LLC Beats 2025 Regenerative Goal, Transitions All Beef Hot Dogs to 100% Certified Regenerative Beef News provided by APPLEGATE Mar 25, 2025, 08:08 ET Nine months ahead of schedule, Applegate has helped to transition 10.8 million acres1 of grasslands…
Southbrook Organic Vineyards Achieves Groundbreaking Regenerative Organic Certified® Status Winery solidifies sustainability leadership as the first Canadian vineyard to earn prestigious certifications in Organic, Biodynamic – and now Regenerative Organic methods March 19, 2025 08:00 ET | Source: Southbrook VineyardsFollow NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario,…
Dear ROA Community, As I wrap up my first month as CEO of the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), it’s fun to reflect on what an incredible journey it has already been. And what better way to kick it off than…
M2 Ingredients, Building on 15 Years of Organic Leadership, Pioneers Regenerative Organic Certified Mushrooms and Launches Myco-Suspend™ Beverage Solution. M2 Ingredients is spearheading the regenerative organic agriculture movement, delivering ROC™ mushrooms that surpass conventional standards for soil health, animal welfare, and…
Halter Ranch Estate Achieves Regenerative Organic Certified® Status and Celebrates 25 Years Press Release March 12, 2025 Listen The 237-acre Estate vineyard becomes the third Regenerative Certified operation in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District as it marks its…
News provided by Nova Naturals Mar 05, 2025, 10:18 ET LONG BEACH, Calif., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Steaz Tea, a pioneer in organic green tea-based beverages, announced today a major brand evolution that reconnects the company with the vision of its…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2025 Regenerative Organic Alliance Names Christopher Gergen as New CEO The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) welcomes Christopher Gergen as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 1, 2025. This appointment marks a significant step…
Feb 25, 2025 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time Organic India Earns the Highly Regarded Regenerative Organic Certified® Label Across Multiple Teas and Supplements, Launching at Expo West 2025 Share Historic Achievement Reflects the Company’s Long-Standing Commitment to Transparency and Authenticity…
The month of February brings us Black History month and Valentine's Day – moments to celebrate and reflect on the people who have had an impact on our lives, past and present. In this month’s newsletter, we pay tribute to Black American’s…
Happy New Year! I hope your 2025 is off to a fantastic start! This year brings exciting developments for the ROA, including the launch of our new consumer marketing campaign. This initiative aims to elevate awareness of the ROC™ label,…
Booker's New Estate Extension Becomes Regenerative Organic Certified Iconic Willow Creek District Winery Also Earns 2024 Environmental Steward Award from Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance by Booker Dec 19, 2024 PASO ROBLES, Calif., (Dec. 19, 2024) -- Following the recent expansion of…
Both the term “regenerative agriculture” and the practices that define it are not modern creations. It is imperative to always note that regenerative agriculture draws from Indigenous wisdom and practices. In modern notion, the term regenerative is relatively new, re-sparked…
Dec 2, 2024 11:47 AM Eastern Standard Time O’Neill Vintners & Distillers Earns Regenerative Organic Certification Share Caine Thompson, Head of Sustainability for O’Neill Vintners & Distillers (Photo: Business Wire) PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, a B Corp…
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Earns Regenerative Organic Certified® Status News provided by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Nov 18, 2024, 10:36 ET First Estate in the Stags Leap District AVA, Among 4 Wineries in Napa Valley to Achieve this Milestone NAPA VALLEY,…
As the season of gratitude unfolds with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday later this week, we want to take a moment to say thank you. This season is an opportunity to reflect on the collective achievements, hard work, and meaningful connections…
Frontier Co-op and Whole Foods Market Debut Two Exclusive Regenerative Organic Certified® Products News provided by Frontier Co-op Oct 23, 2024, 08:00 ET Frontier Co-op's new Regenerative Organic Certified® Indonesian Vanilla Extract and Regenerative Organic Certified® Whole Black Peppercorns will…
Regenerative Agriculture and ROC certification, protagonists in Europe in two important events on Textile sector Regenerative agriculture and ROC Certification were the focus of two important events in the Textile sector in Europe, held in September. The first was…
During Climate Week NYC 2024 (September 22-27), Amazon spotlighted Regenerative Organic Certified® brands through its Climate Pledge Friendly program. As the largest annual climate event of its kind, Climate Week NYC features more than 600 events and activities across the…
Santa Rosa, Calif. (August 10, 2020) – The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), a group of experts in farming, ranching, soil health, animal welfare, and fair trade, is proud to announce that the Regenerative Organic CertifiedTM (ROCTM) certification standard for food,…
THE MAKING OF A STANDARD What does it take, exactly, to change the world? For us at the Regenerative Organic Alliance, it takes conversation. Sometimes long, difficult conversation. And we’re okay with that. Last month, our Board of Directors gathered…
Brighter Horizons Ahead Here in North America, we’ve arrived at a turning point in the year. The winter solstice marks a change—gradually, gracefully, the days now begin to lengthen. Amidst the darkness of the season, there comes the promise of…
Can you dig it? It's autumn in the north and as the harvest season winds down, we celebrate the hidden treasures of the soil - from the carrots, turnips, and beets, to the incredible microbiome that houses them all. At…
Meeting Degradation with Regeneration Climate crisis has been the topic of summer. And not just because this was the hottest July on record, ever. The UN reports that global climate crisis disasters are happening at the rate of one per week. The devastating impacts…
Lines in the Soil As we launch into this next season (summer in the North, winter in the South), one thing is very clear - we are on the cusp of massive transformation on many levels and in many sectors…
The truth will set you free... but when? This carving is one of a few panels that struck a chord as I departed the OTA's Organic Week this month. I contemplated these carvings on Union Station, the second of which declared…
Collaboration. It's getting us solutions. Why would Audubon, a bird conservation organization, be in collaboration with the Regenerative Organic Alliance, an agricultural certification? Because we access the importance of healthy soil, land, and biodiversity from different perspectives. And when we join up and…
The good, the bad, and all that's in-between. Regenerative Organic Certified was not launched as a greenwashing campaign or marketing scheme. It was launched as an effort to address some of the most complex problems of our times. That…
Transparency. We believe in a way of farming that honors all living creatures-from the trillions of microbes teeming in the earth's crust right beneath our feet to the hard working humans who toil in the soil and the beasts who…
Winter on the ranch is a busy time. The new year has only just begun, but we've made tremendous progress in these first two weeks and are planning for the very busy months ahead. We are learning every day of the…
Rodale Institute has pioneered regenerative organic agriculture since our founder, J.I. Rodale, wrote "Healthy Soil=Healthy Food=Healthy People" on a chalkboard back in 1942.
