This year, EWG determined that 75 percent of all conventional fresh produce sampled had residues of potentially harmful pesticides. But for items on the Dirty Dozen, a whopping 95 percent of samples contain pesticides. EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce analyzes data from tests conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration on 47,510 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits and vegetables are must-have kitchen staples for healthy eating. Organic options containing considerably lower pesticide residues are typically pricier than their non-organic compounds. However, a recent study revealed that spending more of your paycheck at Costco on certain organic fruits and veggies may be worth it. Walking the crowded aisles at Natural Products Expo West 2024, it was impossible not to feel the optimism. All signs indicate the natural and organic products industry is emerging from the pandemic (and all its aftershocks) with resilience, determination and so much promise—and the numbers are bearing that out. Nutrition Business Journal preliminary market sizing data published in New Hope Network’s State of Natural Report, which will be released on March 29, shows the industry expanding by 4.7% in 2023 to hit $302 billion and projects it will grow 5.2% this year to reach $317.3 billion. Once Upon a Farm’s A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes and Smoothies launch leverages the company’s established presence in plant-based children’s nutrition and responsible ingredient sourcing, the company’s C-suite team explained to FoodNavigator-USA during the Natural Products Expo West. Founded in 1937 in the northern Sacramento Valley of California, Lundberg Family Farms has been long committed to leaving the land better than they found it and learning from previous generations. The company has taken many important steps on its journey to be 100% Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) by 2027, and to continue to lead the growing influence in regenerative organic agriculture in the U.S. For instance, they recently announced ROC certification of more than 8,500 acres of rice fields and now offer more than 70 Regenerative Organic Certified products.
The future looks bright for the natural and organic products industry
Walking the crowded aisles at Natural Products Expo West 2024, it was impossible not to feel the optimism. All signs indicate the natural and organic products industry is emerging from the pandemic (and all its aftershocks) with resilience, determination and so much promise—and the numbers are bearing that out. Nutrition Business Journal preliminary market sizing data published in New Hope Network’s State of Natural Report, which will be released on March 29, shows the industry expanding by 4.7% in 2023 to hit $302 billion and projects it will grow 5.2% this year to reach $317.3 billion.
Spending More of Your Paycheck at Costco on 12 Organic Fruits and Veggies Is Worth It for One Shocking Reason
Fresh fruits and vegetables are must-have kitchen staples for healthy eating. Organic options containing considerably lower pesticide residues are typically pricier than their non-organic compounds. However, a recent study revealed that spending more of your paycheck at Costco on certain organic fruits and veggies may be worth it.
A Generational Commitment To Regenerative Organic Farming At Lundberg Family Farms
Founded in 1937 in the northern Sacramento Valley of California, Lundberg Family Farms has been long committed to leaving the land better than they found it and learning from previous generations. The company has taken many important steps on its journey to be 100% Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) by 2027, and to continue to lead the growing influence in regenerative organic agriculture in the U.S. For instance, they recently announced ROC certification of more than 8,500 acres of rice fields and now offer more than 70 Regenerative Organic Certified products.
Beyond organic: Once Upon a Farm’s brand expansion reimagines milk for a new generation
Once Upon a Farm’s A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes and Smoothies launch leverages the company’s established presence in plant-based children’s nutrition and responsible ingredient sourcing, the company’s C-suite team explained to FoodNavigator-USA during the Natural Products Expo West.
EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™
This year, EWG determined that 75 percent of all conventional fresh produce sampled had residues of potentially harmful pesticides. But for items on the Dirty Dozen, a whopping 95 percent of samples contain pesticides.
EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce analyzes data from tests conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration on 47,510 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables.
