Organic berry sales remain strong. according to The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 consumer survey, 16% of consumers said they purchased organic blackberries exclusively, 15% purchased organic strawberries exclusively, and 14% purchased organic blueberries exclusively. Also, 35% said they purchased organic strawberries periodically, and 36% said they purchased organic blueberries at least periodically. Our weather patterns are out of balance. And although no life is possible without water, we have been paying far too little attention to the quality and availability of this precious good. Only when our harvests wither and fail, when roads are flooded and water prices rise, will we realize that water cannot be taken for granted. The good news: Organic farming helps to protect, clean, and store water where it is needed. To bolster the integrity of the organic seal and address fraud concerns, the USDA’s National Organic Program earlier this year issued a comprehensive Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule, setting implementation for March 2024. You might consider organic products overpriced. But organic food really is worth paying for, according to a leading dietary expert. Professor Tim Spector, of King’s College London, admitted he once thought organic labels — signaling products are made without any pesticides or other additives — were little more than a savvy marketing ploy. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced that it has been selected as a national partner for the U.S. Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
How organic agriculture protects our natural water resources
Our weather patterns are out of balance. And although no life is possible without water, we have been paying far too little attention to the quality and availability of this precious good. Only when our harvests wither and fail, when roads are flooded and water prices rise, we realise that water cannot be taken for granted. The good news: Organic farming helps to protect, clean, and store water where it is needed.
As USDA organic rules intensify, an advisory firm aims to help companies meet challenges
To bolster the integrity of the organic seal and address fraud concerns, the USDA’s National Organic Program earlier this year issued a comprehensive Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule, setting implementation for March 2024.
Organic berry sales remain strong
According to The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 consumer survey, 16% of consumers said they purchased organic blackberries exclusively, 15% purchased organic strawberries exclusively, and 14% purchased organic blueberries exclusively. Also, 35% said they purchased organic strawberries periodically, and 36% said they purchased organic blueberries at least periodically.
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OTA Awarded Lead Role in USDA Organic Partnership Program
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced that it has been selected as a national partner for the U.S. Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
Why organic food IS worth paying more for, according to a top dietary expert
You might consider it overpriced. But organic food really is worth paying for, according to a leading dietary expert. Professor Tim Spector, of King’s College London, admitted he once thought organic labels — signalling products are made without any pesticides or other additives — were little more than a savvy marketing ploy.
