The organic community gathered last Wednesday night at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in an inspiring and joyful celebration to honor the best of organic. More than 600 attendees joined the first-ever and sold-out “Organic Oscars,” to celebrate the outstanding successes of individuals and businesses in communicating the benefits of organic, along with the work of groundbreaking organic researchers. Hosted by The Organic Center and Organic Voices, “An Organic Night Out” showcased honorees in eight categories – all nominated and chosen by their peers. Award-winning actress, philanthropist and co-founder of the organic, next generation children’s nutrition company Once Upon a Farm, Jennifer Garner and organic visionary, advocate and co-founder of the world’s largest organic dairy company Stonyfield Farm, Gary Hirshberg emceed the awards ceremony. Organically Grown Co. received the Organic Company of the Year award at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West trade show. The Organic Company of the Year award recognizes the company that has done the most to advance interest, awareness, sales and support of certified organic products.. Organically Grown Co. was honored for its mission to grow the organic movement and for making a real difference for nearly 50 years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded approximately $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program. These projects will support the development of new and existing organic markets, support the infrastructure to improve processing capacity, explore emerging technologies to promote organic products, and purchase equipment to help meet the increasing demand for organic commodities. Califia Farms, a leading, premium, plant-based beverage brand, today announced the launch of Organic Almond Creamers, the only plant-based creamers on the market that are USDA Certified Organic and made with simple ingredients and no gums or oils. Available in three delicious flavors – Lavender, Brown Sugar, and Vanilla – the creamers are available now at Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and specialty natural stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of $6.79.
Organic’s best honored at “An Organic Night Out”
The organic community gathered last Wednesday night at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in an inspiring and joyful celebration to honor the best of organic. More than 600 attendees joined the first-ever and sold-out “Organic Oscars,” to celebrate the outstanding successes of individuals and businesses in communicating the benefits of organic, along with the work of groundbreaking organic researchers.
https://organic-center.org/organics-best-honored-organic-night-out
Califia Farms Introduces Organic Plant-Based Creamers with No Gums or Oils
Califia Farms, a leading, premium, plant-based beverage brand, today announced the launch of Organic Almond Creamers, the only plant-based creamers on the market that are USDA Certified Organic and made with simple ingredients and no gums or oils. Available in three delicious flavors – Lavender, Brown Sugar, and Vanilla – the creamers are available now at Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and specialty natural stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of $6.79.
Organic’s best honored at ‘An Organic Night Out’
Hosted by The Organic Center and Organic Voices, “An Organic Night Out” showcased honorees in eight categories – all nominated and chosen by their peers. Award-winning actress, philanthropist and co-founder of the organic, next generation children’s nutrition company Once Upon a Farm, Jennifer Garner and organic visionary, advocate and co-founder of the world’s largest organic dairy company Stonyfield Farm, Gary Hirshberg emceed the awards ceremony.
https://www.producebluebook.com/2024/03/18/organics-best-honored-at-an-organic-night-out/#
Organically Grown Co. wins national award
Organically Grown Co. received the Organic Company of the Year award at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West trade show. The Organic Company of the Year award recognizes the company that has done the most to advance interest, awareness, sales and support of certified organic products, the release said. Organically Grown Co. was honored for its mission to grow the organic movement and for making a real difference for nearly 50 years.
https://www.thepacker.com/news/organic/organically-grown-co-wins-national-award
USDA announces $40.5MM in grant awards for organic products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded approximately $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program. These projects will support the development of new and existing organic markets, support the infrastructure to improve processing capacity, explore emerging technologies to promote organic products, and purchase equipment to help meet the increasing demand for organic commodities.
