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Younger, health-conscious consumers are embracing organic, OTA survey shows
Millennials, Gen Z putting high value on organic’s health benefits
February 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A $70-billion market now, organic may be maturing, but younger consumers --including new parents and their babies -- are eating it up.
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Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi to create all-organic menu for Organic Trade Association awards dinner
Leadership Awards dinner on June 8 kicks off annual Organic Week in nation’s capital
February 25, 2020
The Organic Trade Association is delighted to announce that James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi will be creating the all-organic menu for the association’s annual Leadership Awards dinner on June 8 as part of Organic Week events in Washington, D.C.
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Organic Trade Association takes organic to world’s biggest organic trade fair
February 10, 2020
The Organic Trade Association will join other organic associations and enterprises from around the globe this week in Nuremberg, Germany, to showcase American organic, provide the latest updates on the big U.S.
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Who’s your organic hero? Nominations open for Organic Leadership Awards
Let the Organic Trade Association know by March 30 who’s made a difference
February 05, 2020
Who has inspired you in your organic journey? Who has been a mentor, a teacher, a trailblazer for you? The Organic Trade Association wants to know.
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Organic Trade Association member Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold announces groundbreaking national program to support organic farming
The new 6 For 6-Pack program assists farmers transitioning to organic
January 27, 2020
The Organic Trade Association is proud to support a new program led by Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold, the first major beer brand to be USDA certified organic. The new program, 6 For 6-Pack, helps U.S. farmers who want to convert to organic farming by assisting them through the challenging three-year transition process.
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Organic Trade Association and Food Tank to co-host summit dedicated to “Future of Organic”
Annual Organic Week set for June 8-10 on capital’s waterfront
January 21, 2020
The Organic Trade Association and Food Tank, in an unprecedented partnership, will present the “Future of Organic” summit on June 9 in Washington, D.C.
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Certified organic flavors now required in organic products
Organic Trade Association supports continuous improvement and makes resources available
January 09, 2020
A final rule published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) now requires the use of certified organic flavors in certified organic products when they are commercially available. The rule was implemented and went into effect on December 27, 2019.
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Organic Trade Association sees robust global export promotion drive in 2020
Trade group receives funding totaling almost $3 million from USDA to boost organic exports
December 12, 2019
The Organic Trade Association will be showcasing American organic products at events throughout the world next year, from the world’s biggest organic trade show in Germany and the largest trade show in the Gulf Region, to the leading retail shows in the Pacific Rim, Australia and Canada.
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Organic Trade Association urges USDA to clarify Origin of Livestock rule. Now.
Organic sector and Capitol Hill show strong support for rule in final comments
December 03, 2019
The Organic Trade Association on Monday urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “move expeditiously” to implement a final rule to clarify the Origin of Livestock rule, saying that “clarification [of the rule] is long overdue and is critical to leveling the playing field among organic dairy producers.”
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Organic Trade Association announces webinar on NOSB fall meeting
Live briefing on Nov. 13, 2 pm Eastern, to feature regulatory experts
November 06, 2019
The Organic Trade Association is hosting a briefing on the important fall meeting of the National Organic Standards Board in a live webinar on November 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The webinar will feature regulatory experts to explain the issues discussed at the meeting and answer any questions from stakeholders.
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Organic Trade Association advances court battle to defend organic standards
Motion for summary judgment states USDA acted unlawfully in withdrawing livestock standards
October 31, 2019
The Organic Trade Association on Thursday asked the U.S. District Court to rule in its favor on its organic livestock welfare lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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