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Organic Trade Association Champions Bipartisan Introduction of Domestic Organic Investment Act
Legislation expands capacity of U.S. farmers and businesses to compete against imports of organic products
December 10, 2025
Read moreAversion 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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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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