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Growth of U.S. Organic Marketplace Accelerated in 2024
Organic Trade Association reports sales of organic products at $71.6 billion with growth rate more than doubling overall marketplace
April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 23, 2025) -- U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2024 with an annual growth rate of 5.2%, more than double that of the overall marketplace which grew at 2.5% in the same period.
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Three organic visionaries to receive 2014 Organic Leadership Awards
Celebration set for September at American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore
August 07, 2014
A pioneer and tireless teacher of the organic way for more than 40 years, an organic farmer dedicated to making his farming operation a compelling example of a better way to farm, and an environmental engineer who triggered an organic revolution in the mattress and bedding industry will be honored next
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Organic industry briefs Congress on its efforts to fight deadly citrus disease
Concerns rising about dangerous chemicals being used to ward off disease
July 30, 2014
As concerns rise over the heavy spraying of unhealthy chemicals in many of the most productive citrus regions of the country to fight off a deadly citrus disease, staff members from more than a dozen congressional offices gathered for a briefing on Tuesday to hear from the organic industry on its effor
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Conclusive study finds big nutritional benefits for organic
Study reinforces what millions of consumers already know: organic makes a difference
July 11, 2014
A major new study from the United Kingdom finds conclusive evidence that organic crops, and the food made from them,
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The Organic Center launches major research effort to fight citrus greening
Organic growers to get critical help in battling deadly disease
July 08, 2014
On any day, a carton of orange juice can be found in almost 7 out of 10 American refrigerators. Americans drink more than 550 million gallons of orange juice every year with more than 60 million gallons of that juice being organic.
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Organic Trade Association welcomes U.S.-Korea agreement
OTA sees pact creating jobs, opportunity for U.S. organic sector
July 01, 2014
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today welcomed a new organic equivalency arrangement between the United States and Korea, saying it reopens a critically important Asian market for U.S.
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Aversion to GMOs becoming driving factor to buying organic
Health motivation still top reason to go organic; parents also want to steer clear of GMO
June 26, 2014
Of all the thoughts that race through the mind of a mom or dad as they do the weekly grocery shopping and decide whether to put an organic or non-organic item in the shopping cart, the desire to stay away from foods that have been genetically modified has never been greater.
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International market analyst Monique Marez joins Organic Trade Association Team
Strategic projects specialist will be Senior Manager for International Trade
June 23, 2014
Monique Marez this week joins the staff of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) as its Senior Manager for International Trade. Marez most recently served as Strategic Projects Manager for Great Performances, a leader in the hospitality industry that specializes in using and promoting organic food.
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Parents willing to pay the premium for organic food, survey shows
Price now less of a barrier to buying organic
June 18, 2014
No two ways about it. Organic food usually costs a little more than non-organic. But a new study shows that an increasing number of American parents are willing to dig deeper into their wallets to buy products that carry the organic seal.
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Organic Trade Association to participate in IFT session on labeling organic products
Organic equivalency agreements open more doors to international markets
June 17, 2014
U.S. organic producers have more opportunities than ever to export their harvest now that the United States has agreements covering organic products with the European Union, Canada and Japan, and one nearly finalized with Korea.
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