A report published in December 2023 by the European Environment Agency (EEA) details opportunities and challenges to European organic farming targets for 2030. The European Union has set ambitious targets in its environmental policy—including the Farm to Fork Strategy and European Green Deal—with the goal to have at least 25 percent of European farmland run on organic land management practices by 2030. The EU’s approach to organic farming and pesticide regulation on agricultural land in comparison to public and private land offers insightful lessons for advocates in the United States to apply to their campaigns. Uncle Matt’s Organic®, the nation’s #1 selling brand of organic orange juice, announces today the launch of Uncle Matt’s Organic® Ultimate Athlete® Pre-Workout Shot, aimed to boost athletic performance, hydrate and reduce oxidative stress—all in one gulp. The 2 oz shot was formulated in collaboration with the Denver Broncos’ in-house chef and is a proprietary blend of organic beets, orange juice, coconut water, ginger, and lemon juice designed to support peak performance. Snack company Solely is seeing the fruits of its labor as it expands distribution across natural and c-store channels and tees up a rebrand and new flavors of its products, brand CEO Simón Sacal told FoodNavigator-USA. Though the cost of many grocery items – like beef and poultry – continues to rise, organic items aren’t taking a hit. In fact, sales of organic food surpassed $60 billion last year, due in no small part to the post-pandemic emphasis on health and well-being. USDA Organic changes are coming. What will it mean for farmers and consumers? Large amendments aimed at enhancing recordkeeping and defining outdoor rules for livestock and poultry will take effect in March. “The new rule closes gaps in the organic supply chain and builds consistent certification practices. This will safeguard organic product integrity to ensure continued consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal” said Scott Rice, Regulatory Affairs Director for the Organic Trade Association.
Planting the Seeds of Change: Why the European Union Struggles to Meet 2030 Organic Farming Target
A report published in December 2023 by the European Environment Agency (EEA) details opportunities and challenges to European organic farming targets for 2030. The European Union has set ambitious targets in its environmental policy—including the Farm to Fork Strategy and European Green Deal—with the goal to have at least 25 percent of European farmland run on organic land management practices by 2030. The EU’s approach to organic farming and pesticide regulation on agricultural land in comparison to public and private land offers insightful lessons for advocates in the United States to apply to their campaigns.
Uncle Matt’s Organic® Launches Ultimate Athlete®
Uncle Matt’s Organic®, the nation’s #1 selling brand of organic orange juice, announces today the launch of Uncle Matt’s Organic® Ultimate Athlete® Pre-Workout Shot, aimed to boost athletic performance, hydrate and reduce oxidative stress—all in one gulp. The 2 oz shot was formulated in collaboration with the Denver Broncos’ in-house chef and is a proprietary blend of organic beets, orange juice, coconut water, ginger, and lemon juice designed to support peak performance. The shots are now available on https://shop.UncleMatts.com and will be rolling out to select retailers nationwide in the next few months.
Solely grows organic fruit-snack business with help from c-stores
Snack company Solely is seeing the fruits of its labor as it expands distribution across natural and c-store channels and tees up a rebrand and new flavors of its products, brand CEO Simón Sacal told FoodNavigator-USA.
Organic Growth Continues, Even Amidst Inflation
Though the cost of many grocery items – like beef and poultry – continues to rise, organic items aren’t taking a hit. In fact, sales of organic food surpassed $60 billion last year, due in no small part to the post-pandemic emphasis on health and well-being.
https://foodinstitute.com/focus/organic-food-sales/
USDA Organic changes are coming. What will it mean for farmers and consumers?
Large amendments aimed at enhancing recordkeeping and defining outdoor rules for livestock and poultry will take effect in March. “The new rule closes gaps in the organic supply chain and builds consistent certification practices. This will safeguard organic product integrity to ensure continued consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal” said Scott Rice, Regulatory Affairs Director for the Organic Trade Association.
https://www.fooddive.com/news/usda-organic-changes-underway-what-it-means-for-farmers-and-consumers/706886/
