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Duncan Family Farms expands organic farming operation into NY

Duncan Family Farms is an organic grower that specializes in the variety of commodities included in spring mix and spinach salads.

September 7, 2017

Duncan Family Farms, Buckeye, Ariz., partnered with Newstead Ranch, Clarence, N.Y., to expand organic farming operations into Brockport, N.Y.

Mann Packing expands organic line

June 26, 2017

Mann Packing, Salinas, Calif., expanded its organic line.

Horizon Group acquires Ontario Natural Food Co-op’s business, assets

It will continue to operate its 115,000-square-foot distribution facility in Mississauga, supplying more than 4,500 grocery, refrigerated, frozen, bulk and household items to organic and natural food retailers and buying clubs.

June 5, 2017

The Horizon Group of Cos., Canada, purchased the business and assets of Ontario Natural Food Co-op.

Study: Organic sector stays on upward climb, posts new records in U.S. sales

Organic sales in the United States totaled around $47 billion in 2016, reflecting new sales of almost $3.7 billion from the previous year.

May 24, 2017

The robust American organic sector stayed on its upward trajectory in 2016, gaining new market share and shattering records, as consumers across the United States ate and used more organic products than ever before.

Bolthouse Farms introduces refrigerated organic dressings

March 7, 2017

Inspired by more than 100 years of farming heritage, Los Angeles-based Bolthouse Farms introduced its first line of refrigerated organic dressings, crafted with premium ingredients such as avocado, blue cheese, raspberry juice and asiago.

Ontario Natural Food Co-op to sell to Horizon Group

The Horizon Group of companies and its subsidiary, Horizon Distributors, distributes organic and natural products in the dry, chill and frozen grocery categories.

March 2, 2017

The Ontario Federation of Food Co-operatives and Clubs, Inc., operating as the Ontario Natural Food Co-op (ONFC), Canada, signed a letter of intent to sell its business and key assets to the Horizon Group, Canada.

Marin Sun Farms merges with Mindful Meats

Two visionaries in organic pastured meat join forces to support farming communities and Northern California meat infrastructure.

February 10, 2017

Marin Sun Farms, Petaluma, Calif., and Mindful Meats, Pt. Reyes, Calif., announced a merger of the two companies, creating an expansion for the organic pastured beef market.

Applegate launches first-ever Non-GMO Project Verified products

August 2, 2016

Applegate, Bridgewater, N.J., enforced its commitment to remove genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from its entire supply chain with the launch of its first-ever non-GMO project verified products.

Vaping company acquires Ada’s Natural Market

Ada's Natural Market is a natural and organic grocery store in Ft. Myers, Fla.

June 2, 2016

Vapor Corp., a Dania Beach, Fla.-based distributor and retailer of vaping products, announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary Healthy Choice Markets, Inc., completed the acquisition of Ada's Natural Market.

‘No Antibiotics Ever’ Deli Meat, rBST-Free Cheese, Organic Beef Hot Dogs

November 9, 2015

Dietz & Watson, Philadelphia, Pa., introduced Originals, a new line of no antibiotics ever and organic deli meats, rBST-free cheeses and organic beef hot dogs.