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.

Straus Family Creamery, Anaheim, Calif., introduced three new organic ice cream flavors.

Clover Sonoma, Anaheim, Calif., celebrated its mascot Clo the Cow’s 50th birthday by introducing new organic omega-3+ milks, flavored butter spreads and organic cheeses.

GreenSpace Brands Inc., Canada, announced plans to sell its Rolling Meadow Dairy brand to Organic Meadow Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd., Canada.

Arla’s newest product, the Single Estate Organic Milk, is said to be the first dairy product in the world to have its production chain saved into a blockchain.

The global organic milk market has been witnessing slow but steady growth in past few years, according to a study produced by QY Research, City of Industry, Calif.

Springfield Creamery, Eugene, Ore., added six new organic 100% grass-fed yogurts to its line of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods.

Green Valley Organics, Sebastopol, Calif., has become what is said to be the first dairy brand in the United States to achieve FODMAP friendly certification.

Arla Foods USA, Basking Ridge, N.J., is said to be the first processor to select SIG’s SIGNATURE PACK to increase market share of its organic dairy products.

Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., announced several ongoing sustainability initiatives, ranging from resilient packaging and water conservation to carbon-free energy and electric vehicle usage.