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Study: U.S. organic sales break through $50B mark in 2018

Nearly 5.7% of the food sold in this country is now organic.

May 17, 2019

The U.S. organic market in 2018 broke through the $50 billion mark for the first time, with sales hitting a record $52.5 billion, up 6.3% from the previous year, according to the “2019 Organic Industry Survey” released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C.

Organic Trade Association unveils GRO Organic campaign to support U.S. organic sector

The ultimate goal of GRO Organic is to connect technical specialists with existing and transitioning organic farmers in every state.

March 5, 2019

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The Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C., created GRO Organic (Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic), a check-off-like voluntary program to support the U.S. organic sector.

Organic Center study zeroes in on organic ways to beat citrus greening

Organic citrus growers need ways to control citrus greening through organic practices, without the use of toxic chemicals or genetic engineering.

January 25, 2019

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To help organic producers more effectively combat citrus greening, The Organic Center, Washington, D.C., released a white paper that mines the existing body of scientific literature devoted to citrus greening.

Report: U.S. organic food market size to reach $70B by 2025

U.S. consumers seek convenient purchasing options and organic foods.

July 18, 2018

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The U.S. organic food market size is expected to reach $70.4 billion by 2025, as a result of increasing demand from consumers, according to a report published by Hexa Research, Felton, Calif.

Nielsen: Top 10 fresh organic categories in 2017

Packaged salads led the way in 2017, with dollar sales reaching nearly $900 million in the 52 weeks ended Oct. 28.

December 18, 2017

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Whether branded, unbranded or private label, consumers have an abundance of choice when it comes to the selection of in-store organic products.

Nielsen: Organics in more channels, at lower price points

Premier natural and fresh outlets account for 26% of organic spend, but share has started to shift in the last two years.

September 15, 2017

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In the past, organic products were most prevalently available in premier natural and fresh grocery stores. In recent years, however, organics have become more accessible—and popular—than ever, with dollar sales shifting across channel lines.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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