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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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Organic Trade Association forges new era of global organic trade
Unveils new online resources and hosts global buyers meetings at EXPO West
February 28, 2014
Determined to secure the ongoing success of the global organic trade market that is projected to reach $100 billion by 2015, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) will launch online resources essential to the global organic import and export
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U.S. Organic Cotton Survey reveals potential opportunities for future growth
Seed improvement, the GOTS label, and popularity of “Made in the USA” bode well for sector
February 18, 2014
Looking at the status of U.S. organic cotton production, the2012 and Preliminary 2013 U.S.
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Dr. Charles Benbrook to be honored by The Organic Center
Researcher to receive organization’s prestigious Award of Excellence
February 18, 2014
The first recipient of The Organic Center’s (The Center’s) newly established Award of Excellence will be recognized in March at the organization’s annual VIP Dinner held in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.
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Dr. Charles Benbrook to be honored by The Organic Center
Researcher to receive organization’s prestigious Award of Excellence
February 18, 2014
The first recipient of The Organic Center’s (The Center’s) newly established Award of Excellence will be recognized in March at the organization’s annual VIP Dinner held in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA.
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Organic Trade Association applauds Senate passage of Farm Bill
Years of advocacy for organic priorities grow recognition for the sector
February 04, 2014
The Senate’s passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 today clears the way for the bill to proceed to President Obama for final sign-off into law. The legislation, adopted by the House of Representatives on Jan.
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Organic Trade Association applauds House passage of Farm Bill
Years of advocacy for organic priorities grow recognition for the sector
January 29, 2014
The House of Representatives’ passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 this morning clears the way for the Senate to consider the bill, which includes numerous priorities the Organic Trade Association (OTA) has been seeking for more than two years.
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Data confirm organic lowers consumer exposure to pesticides
January 08, 2014
These data confirm what numerous peer-reviewed studies have shown: that organic products have significantly lower rates of pesticide residues, while the few products that do show trace chemicals are at much lower levels than the average for conventional produce.
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Organic Trade Association names new CEO/Executive Director
Choice is seasoned organic professional Laura Batcha
January 07, 2014
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) today announced the appointment of a new CEO/Executive Director, with Laura Batcha now on board as the fourth executive director in the association's 29-year history.
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Resolve to go organic in 2014
The Organic Center’s 10 New Year’s Resolutions to last a lifetime
January 01, 2014
What is a New Year’s Resolution you can make today that can last a lifetime – and beyond? Going organic – which is good for you, your family and the planet.
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Senators urge Korean officials to keep organic trade open
Korean market set to close to U.S. organic exports January 1, 2014
December 17, 2013
This past week, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and 12 of her Senate colleagues sent a letter to Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-Young expressing con
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