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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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The changing face of organic: How can organic extend its reach?
Organic Trade Association conference features president of National Latino Farmers & Ranchers and other distinguished speakers discussing accessibility and equity issues
April 03, 2019
Longtime civil rights and rural activist Rudy Arredondo, President and CEO of the National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association, will be among the distinguished speakers at the Organic Trade Association’s 2019 annual conference looking at the changing face of organic, and how organic can adjust to meet the needs of all – consumers and producers alike.
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The growth of organic: How can organic scale up and maintain its integrity?
Organic Trade Association’s conference features organic leaders growing without compromising
March 27, 2019
Organic has expanded to a $50 billion market in the United States, from food to textiles to personal care products and more. But can the organic industry grow in a way that preserves the core trust that consumers have bestowed upon the label?
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The hemp opportunity: How does organic fit in?
Organic Trade Association’s annual conference day to offer in-depth sessions on the new market
March 20, 2019
Industrialized hemp became legal in the U.S. with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, and it is already a $1-billion market with sales projected to double by 2022. But hemp is a highly regulated and complex crop to grow and market.
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Political analyst David Wasserman to keynote 2019 Organic Trade Association conference
Annual policy conference to focus on Bold Ideas & Critical Conversations
March 12, 2019
Attendees of the Organic Trade Association’s spring policy conference will have the rare opportunity to get an insider’s look into the upcoming presidential race when they hear from one of the few political analysts in the country who accurately forecast the results of the historic 2016 election.
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Organic Trade Association launches Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions program
Groundbreaking program represents major step by organic industry to fight fraud
March 06, 2019
In a major step by the organic industry to fight against fraud in the global organic system, the Organic Trade Association on Wednesday announced the official launching of its groundbreaking Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions program.
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GRO Organic hits the ground running with major programs underway
Organic stakeholders invest $1.5 million to advance organic and aim for more in the future
March 05, 2019
Much can happen in a year, as a major collective effort underway by the organic community is proving.
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Nominations sought for three prestigious Organic Leadership Awards
Deadline for submitting names and endorsements is April 30
February 28, 2019
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is currently accepting nominations for its annual prestigious Organic Leadership Awards, which recognize organic visionaries and entrepreneurs who have made a significant difference to organic agriculture, industry and trade.
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Court advances Organic Trade Association’s organic animal welfare lawsuit
Judge blocks USDA attempt to dismiss lawsuit and recognizes harm to organic industry
February 28, 2019
The Organic Trade Association on Thursday hailed the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that the association has presented solid arguments that the U.S.
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U.S. needs to grow more organic grain: Organic Grain Collaboration shows how
Organic Trade Association member report drills down into barriers and comes up with specific solutions
February 20, 2019
The United States is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of conventionally grown grains. America’s farmers grow and ship out to foreign destinations vast amounts of cereal grains and grain legumes. But the production of organic grains in this country has been slow to take off.
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Media Alert | Organic a winner at Super Bowl 2019!
February 01, 2019
It doesn’t matter which team wins or loses. Organic will be a clear winner at Super Bowl 2019!
In between rooting for their favorite team, and during their chow down of nachos and buffalo wings, more than 100 million people will get a close up look at the USDA Organic seal.
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