Organic Valley has announced Nicole Rakobitsch as its new Director of Sustainability. In this new role, Rakobitsch will develop climate-smart farming programs and move Organic Valley into a more sustainable future through targeted work on-farm and throughout the cooperative. Rudi’s Organic Bakery has named Brian McGuire as its new President...
Sonoma County, CA—Organic Valley has implemented two riparian restoration projects on two of its Sonoma County farms, according to a press release. In a blog post, Organic Valley explained that riparian restoration means the ecological improvement of habitats along waterways such as streams, rivers, springs, lakes, and floodplains. “These borderland...
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced Gilliam Phipps as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Phipps will oversee Sprouts’ marketing, advertising, customer engagement and private label teams and will report directly to CEO Jack Sinclair. With over twenty years of experience, Phipps served as Vice President of Branding, Marketing at The...
Organic Valley has announced two new breakfast products: Smart Eggs and Egg Bites. Smart Eggs feature 225 mg of Omega 3 and are available in 6-ct ($3.29 SRP) and 12-count ($5.99). Egg Bites are made with organic free-range eggs and come in three options: Uncured Ham & Swiss, Sausage &...
Organic Valley has announced the launch of Thick Cut off-the-block shredded cheese. The new thick-cut shredded cheese comes in five varieties, including Mozzarella, 3 Cheese Italian, 3 Cheese Mexican, Mild Cheddar, and Sharp Cheddar. Each product is produced without the use of antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or toxic pesticides. One Organic...
Washington, D.C.—A panel of organic farmers testified before a Congressional committee on Wednesday, urging lawmakers and USDA to advance organic and enforce organic standards, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). The growers told members of the House Agricultural Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research that...
La Farge, WI—Organic Valley announced in a press release that the construction of three community solar projects is complete, making the co-op the largest food company in the world to be 100% renewably powered. Organic Valley set forth their commitment in 2017, and collaborated with OneEngergy Renewables and the Upper...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s, Organic Valley, and GrassRoots Alliance are working through the Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) to deliver food, toiletries, and aid to those affected by the Camp Fire in Northern California, according to a press release made by Dr. Bronner’s yesterday. GAP is partnering with the North State Food...
Organic Valley has found a solution that will allow it to use 100% sustainable energy by 2019, according to New Hope Network. They collaborated with their local utilities and developer, OneEnergy Renewables, to form a community solar partnership that New Hope calls a “model to emulate.” OneEnergy will break ground...
Frosted Holiday Shortbread Cookies recipe by Organic Valley Ingredients: Serves 24 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄3 cup ground almond flour 3 tbsp whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup Organic Valley Unsalted Butter 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar...
