Washington, D.C.—USDA has recognized the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions as an example of an effective private initiative for preventing fraud, according to a press release from OTA. The press release quotes USDA’s Strengthening Organic Enforcement Proposed Rule, in which USDA wrote: “Private initiatives in the organic...
Washington, D.C.—Organic exporters will be able to travel around the globe in September—from the comfort of their own homes, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Virtual meetings will allow exporters to explore business opportunities, learn about new markets, network, and show off products to buyers,...
Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce sales and volume saw double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2020, according to the Q2 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report, released by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. A press release on the topic says that sales of organic fresh produce sales topped...
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has released a draft version of a proposed rule to strengthen organic enforcement. The proposed amendments are “intended to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic...
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...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute will hold its Annual Organic Field Day virtually in 2020, according to a press release. The event will take place July 13-17. It will offer more than 15 pre-recorded, in-field video presentations ranging from 15-20 minutes long for registrants to access at their convenience, and live Q&A...
Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce sales and volume continue their double digit growth, with May sales and volume increasing 16% from the same period in 2019, according to the May 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. As consumers continue eating at-home, May...
Washington, D.C.—Organic food is proving to be the food of choice for shoppers stuck at home, according to a press release from the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Organic produce sales are up more than 20% in the spring of 2020, says the press release, after jumping more than 50% in...
Secaucus, NJ—Martin Bauer’s newest manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, PA has received organic certification from Quality Assurance International (QAI), according to a press release. QAI is one of the leading agencies authorized by the USDA to certify organic integrity to national and international programs, the press release says. The facility produces...
New York, NY–New reports fueled by Nielsen data show how COVID-19 is impacting consumer purchases, with organic produce and private label showing gains. Organic Produce Total organic fresh produce sales continued on an upward trend in April, increasing 18% from 2019, according to the April 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released...
