Is Organic Produce Worth the Higher Price?
In 2022, organics accounted for 15 percent of all fruit and vegetable sales in the United States despite being far pricier than conventional produce. But with today’s high grocery bills, even some committed organic shoppers are agonizing over which blueberries to buy and wondering: Is organic really worth the cost? Here are some facts to help you figure out what’s right for you and your budget.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/climate/organic-food.html
Organic Valley Founder Breaks Down Challenges for Dairy Market
Small organic dairy farmers are being challenged by lackluster demand, big farms and big companies, according to an industry pioneer. “Organics overall, the market’s gone flat,” said George Siemon, who in 1988 helped start the cooperative now known as Organic Valley. “We had such a heyday, and so much growth, that to go anywhere close to flat changes the dynamics.” Some companies facing stagnation could cut farms, with the most vulnerable being small farms that add cost and time to the milk truck route, he said.
Uncle Matt’s Organic launches RTD refrigerated teas
Purveyor of organic orange juice brand sets its sights on brewed black tea market.
https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97403-uncle-matts-organic-launches-rtd-refrigerated-teas
Nature’s Path Organic Foods Announces its 2024 Gardens for Good Winners!
Nature’s Path Organic Foods, North America’s leading organic breakfast and snack food company, is thrilled to announce the winners of its annual Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward campaign. The grant recipients – 10 organic community gardens in the United States and 5 from Canada – were selected for the meaningful role they play in making fresh and healthy organic food more accessible in their communities.
Food: The benefits of organic agriculture
Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they’re buying appliances, books, clothing, or any of the myriad necessities of daily life, consumers have a wealth of products to choose from.
https://www.ourdavie.com/2024/07/04/food-the-benefits-of-organic-agriculture/
