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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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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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Media Statement | Organic Trade Association deeply disappointed in USDA final GMO labeling rule
December 20, 2018
The Organic Trade Association is deeply disappointed in the U.S.
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New Farm Bill signed into law, advances organic
Organic Trade Association urges speedy implementation
December 20, 2018
President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill, officially titled the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, into law today after passage earlier this month by Congress. The new law advances the priorities of the organic sector.
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Organic Trade Association hails huge organic milestones in Farm Bill
Trade group thanks lawmakers and association members for a “major policy win”
December 11, 2018
The Organic Trade Association on Tuesday applauded the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee for reporting out a Farm Bill that marks an historic milestone for organic by establishing permanent funding for organic research, and makes significant strides to improve the oversight of global organic trade and safeguard the integrity of organic.
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Chef Megan Mitchell to create organic menu for benefit dinner
16th annual networking event raises funds for The Organic Center
November 29, 2018
Seasoned chef and internet personality Megan Mitchell will work her magic with organic ingredients supplied by sponsors to create a delicious custom organic dinner for guests at The Organic Center’s 16th Annual Benefit Dinner in Anaheim March 6, 2019.
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Organic Trade Association weighs in with USDA on top enforcement priorities
Trade group identifies most critical areas to increase integrity of global organic control system
November 21, 2018
The Organic Trade Association on Wednesday submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on its top ten priorities to boost the integrity of the global organic market.
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Organic Trade Association seeking “big ideas” on voluntary check-off
Trade group reaching out to organic stakeholders to help shape industry program
November 05, 2018
The Organic Trade Association wants the organic community to put on its thinking caps.
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Media Alert: Organic Trade Association welcomes judge’s decision to hear animal welfare case
October 04, 2018
The Organic Trade Association on Thursday welcomed the decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today to hear the association’s case against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the agency’s failure to put into effect new organic livestock standards.
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A no-fail recipe at Organic Awards Dinner: stellar leaders, scrumptious food
Organic Trade Association recognizes mentors and ambassadors for organic
September 24, 2018
Each of the accomplished organic leaders honored by the Organic Trade Association at its annual awards dinner this month followed a unique recipe for success, with one common core ingredient: a clear desire to make the world a better place.
Combine those inspirational recipes with scrumptious organic food, stir in over 200 organic producers and officials from orga
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