Why shopper are turning towards costly organic food and drink
More consumers are buying pricier organic food and drink, despite continuing cost of living pressures, with sales expected to rocket as governments push to make organic farming central to future sustainability strategies.
https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/10/14/Organic-food-and-drink-sales-on-the-rise-but-why
Survey of Organic Farmers Highlights Need for Increased Support from USDA
According to this study, there is a deficiency in institutionalized knowledge of national organic standards among existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agents and staff working in various agencies, including Risk Management Agency (RMA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Farming Service Agency (FSA). “A key recommendation from this study is the creation of specialized, highly trained crop insurance and conservation agents with expertise in organic farming systems to facilitate the application process and program use for conservation programs and crop insurance,” according to the researchers. The authors continue by echoing the sentiments of organic advocates and farmers across the nation on building organic integrity, saying, “The Organic Cost Share Program [a program of USDA’s FSA] would have more impact if its funds were used to support beginning organic farmers in addition to small-scale farm operators.”
Nature’s Path organic flour line debuts in US market
Nature’s Path, a leading organic breakfast and snack food brand in North America, has announced the US retail launch of its Organic Flour line, supporting the company’s desire to make organic food more accessible by expanding into the baking category for the first time.
https://www.bakemag.com/articles/19494-natures-path-organic-flour-line-debuts-in-us-market
Introducing the first USDA Organic dietary supplement capsules, made possible by Bright Pharma Caps
Bright Pharma Caps introduces USDA Organic certified pullulan capsules.
Now, brands can offer fully organic dietary supplements made with clean, traceable organic ingredients on the inside, and organic encapsulation on the outside.
Iowa Organic Conference to Highlight Economics and Climate-Smart Systems
The country’s largest university-sponsored organic conference will return Nov. 25 to the University of Iowa in Iowa City. A joint effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Iowa, the conference will feature producers and experts from across the country sharing tips for transitioning into organic production and methods to enhance organic operations.
