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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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More parents choosing organic for their kids, says new study
Organic baby food making huge inroads, including in daycares
June 13, 2014
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill may be fighting over the standards of the lunches being served to American children in schools, but in households across the nation, parents are in growing agreement that organic food is the most healthy choice for the meals they are in charge of, shows a new study by th
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Organic Trade Association to lead panel discussion at United Fresh 2014
Leaders will explore impact of organic produce sales on overall produce growth
June 09, 2014
What does it mean for fresh fruit and vegetable sales that almost a quarter of the carrots now being purchased in U.S. grocery stores are organic? What impact does the promotion of organic agriculture have on the overall fresh produce market?
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Organic farmers hone in on supply issues at OTA Policy Conference
Farmers Advisory Council meets with stakeholders to problem-solve
May 22, 2014
The voice of organic farmers rang loud and clear at this year’s Organic Trade Association’s Annual Policy Conference in discussions convened by OTA’s new Farmers Advisory Council (FAC) on how to address increasing concerns over short supplies in the rapidly expanding organic sector.
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Organic Industry honors Sen. Stabenow with Public Servant Award
May 21, 2014
Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan was awarded the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) Public Servant Award on Wednesday for her outstanding and critical support of the organic industry throughout her career.
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Kingdom of Bhutan shares story on commitment to go 100% organic
Organic Trade Association members gain inspiration from one nation’s path to organic
May 21, 2014
The tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan may be one of the smallest nations in the world, but its recent decision to convert its agricultural production entirely to organic could have enormous implications for agricultural practices around the globe.
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OTA Annual Policy Conference to Address Key Organic Issues
Fast-growing organic industry sees big opportunities, challenges
May 20, 2014
Key players in the North American organic industry will find a full plate of issues to digest when they gather in Washington, D.C. for the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) Annual Policy Conference on Wednesday, May 21.
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American appetite for organic products breaks through $35 billion mark
New survey shows organic sales jump nearly 12% in 2013 to a new record
May 14, 2014
American consumers have not had their fill of organic products yet.
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Nominations sought for three prestigious Organic Leadership Awards
Deadline for 2014 submissions is May 30
May 12, 2014
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is currently accepting nominations for its annual prestigious Organic Leadership Awards, which recognize organic heroes who have made a significant difference to organic agriculture, industry and trade.
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Veteran journalist Maggie McNeil joins OTA as head of Media Relations team
May 08, 2014
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has taken another important step in expanding the message and critical story of organic products to the public by hiring accomplished writer and editor Maggie McNeil as its Director of Media Relations.
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Seasoned organic specialist Nate Lewis joins Organic Trade Association team
Crops and livestock expert will develop organic producer engagement
April 09, 2014
Nathaniel (Nate) Lewis this past week joined the staff of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) as its Senior Crops and Livestock Specialist. Lewis most recently served as Organic Certification Coordinator at the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s (WSDA’s) Organic Program.
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