Organic’s Best Honored at “An Organic Night Out with Sprouts and Friends”: Winners in business, brand and research categories were celebrated at Expo West premier awards event
The organic community celebrated science and innovation on Wednesday night at the Natural Products Expo West trade show for the organic industry’s second annual premier awards event. More than 600 attendees joined this year’s “Organic Oscars” recognizing the outstanding successes of organic brands and organizations helping to grow the $70-billion sector and communicate the benefits of choosing products with the USDA Organic seal.
Study Reveals Biggest Shoppers of Organic
A survey from the Organic Trade Association (OTA), in partnership with Euromonitor International, shows Millennials and Gen Z buy the most organic, with both generations taking notice of the benefits of organic products on personal health and nutrition. More than 2,500 consumers nationwide were surveyed in October 2024 in the “Consumer Perception of USDA Organic and Competing Label Claims.” Survey questions related to organic shopping habits, ranging from familiarity with organic and other food label claims, priorities in making food choices, purchase frequency, and willingness to spend extra for products with an organic label.
https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17463-study-reveals-biggest-shoppers-of-organic
Numi Organic Tea Debuts New Line of Premium Organic Latte Powders at Expo West 2025
Numi Organic Tea, an award-winning social enterprise, founding B Corporation member, and leading purchaser of organic, Fair Trade Certified™ teas, will debut its latest innovation at this year’s Natural Products Expo West: a line of Premium Organic Latte Powders in five rich and delicious flavors. Combining the highest-quality, ethically sourced teas and spices with functional ingredients and adaptogens, this new collection is designed for easy preparation and enjoyment, hot or iced. Numi’s Premium Organic Latte Powders will be available this fall in retail and foodservice sizes, catering to both consumers and professional establishments.
Lotus Foods Unveils Organic Wide White Rice Ramen – Extra-Wide, Never-Fried, and Naturally Gluten-Free
Lotus Foods, a global pioneer in heirloom, organic and regenerative rice cultivation and a leader in rice-based noodles, today announced the launch of its Organic Wide White Rice Ramen, an expansion of its best-selling Ramen 4-Pack line. The product will debut at Natural Products Expo West 2025, recognized as a NEXTY Award Finalist in the Best New Organic Food category, selected from over 1,000 products.
74% of Consumers Consider Organic Ingredients Important in Personal Care Products
“NSF’s survey results clearly indicate that today’s consumers are seeking clean beauty products made with organic, toxin-free ingredients,” said David Trosin, Senior Director of NSF’s Global Certification team. “Despite this growing demand, greenwashing is more prevalent than ever and consumer trust in voluntary organic labels is lacking, underscoring the importance of third-party testing and certification.”
