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U.S. Organic Marketplace Achieved Significant Growth in 2025
Organic Trade Association reports sales of organic products at $76.6 billion, with growth rate double that of overall marketplace
March 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 4, 2026) -- U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2025 reaching $76.6 billion with an annual growth rate of 6.8% according to the 2026 Organic Market Report released today by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). In 2025, organic grew at a fast pace, double that of the comparable marketplace, which grew at 3.4%.
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Organic Confluences looks at how to make research count
Summit to explore connecting organic stakeholders to scientific research results
May 19, 2017
More research projects on organic agriculture are underway now in American universities, trial fields and science labs than ever before. But all that work will really only be of benefit if it meets the needs of organic stakeholders and if the results of that research are effectively communicated to – and used by – end users.
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Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center applaud bipartisan bill to invest in organic ag research
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May 16, 2017
The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center on Tuesday applauded Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) for introducing the Organic Research Act of 2017, which invests in the Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) to meet the needs of the growing organic sector.
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OTA opposes further delay of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule
May 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 10, 2017)—The Organic Trade Association today released the following statement and background in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s delay of the effective date of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule:
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Beyond food: Organic lifestyle brands star in pop-up event in New York
Organic Trade Association and sponsors present "Live Organic from Farm to Home"
May 05, 2017
Organic is not just for eating anymore, and more than a dozen cutting-edge and innovative organic fashion and home textile brands are helping the Organic Trade Association (OTA) prove that point in an inspiring, educational and entertaining two-day pop-up event in the heart of Manhattan.
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New state data shows organic now in the kitchens of over 80 percent of U.S. households
OTA releases state-by-state data showing more households – urban and rural -- choosing organic
March 23, 2017
As former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue begins his confirmation process to become the next Secretary of Agriculture, new Nielsen findings released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday show things have changed in the kitchens of American households across the country, from small towns to the big cities.
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Organic science celebrated at sold-out fundraiser for The Organic Center
Annual dinner raises just over $400,000 to support organic research projects
March 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2017) – Stimulating conversation, scrumptious food, a sparkling mix of guests: the combination for a perfect dinner party and – in the case of The Organic Center’s 14th Annual Benefit Dinner – also the secret to a successful and inspiring fundraiser.
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U.S. organic perspectives play intricate part at world’s largest organic trade fair
Organic Trade Association facilitates international trade opportunities for U.S. organic companies
March 02, 2017
Organic agriculture worldwide continues to set new records, with global sales reaching more than 80 billion U.S.
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Organic Trade Association takes pulse of organic to shape gear-up to Farm Bill
Organic stakeholders throughout the country spell out top priorities
February 27, 2017
More than 500 organic stakeholders across 45 states weighed in on issues they see as critical to the organic sector as part of a comprehensive farm bill survey conducted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) in the lead up to Congress beginning debate on the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Curtains up, light the lights! The Organic Center benefit to put science in spotlight
NPR’s “The Secret Ingredient” will live-tape episode at dinner on latest organic science
February 14, 2017
The latest science on the environmental and health benefits of organic food and farming will literally take center stage on March 9 at The Organic Center’s 14th Annual Benefit Dinner in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West.
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Agriculture Department seeks comments on national organic check-off
OTA applauds USDA's move after leading the drive for the trailblazing initiative
January 17, 2017
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