OTA Members

Strengthening Organic Systems (SOS) was founded to improve the resilience and overall integrity of global organic supply chains. Our immediate focus is to support the implementation of the the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule, the largest update to the US organic regulations since it implemented in 2002. Kim Dietz and Gwendolyn Wyard (Founding Partners) are advisors and specialists in global organic fraud prevention and supply chain integrity. Together they have over 65 years of experience in organic policy, certification, and leadership. They are passionate about organic and the benefits it brings to the planet, people, and business.

What we do:

• Organic Fraud Prevention Plans
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Supply Chain Integrity and Investigations
• Organic Training and Education for Businesses and Organizations
• Organic Compliance
• Assistance in Reporting Organic Fraud

Our MISSION is to advise organic businesses in organic compliance to prevent organic fraud and ensure supply chain integrity.

Our GOAL is to assure authenticity of organic products, protect organic businesses and brands from organic fraud, and maintain consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal.

Sucro’s relationships and efficient operational model has established Sucro as a rapidly growing and dynamic sugar trade partner for sugar mills, processors, distributors and industrial customers. Through this continually expanding network, we envision continued growth that will allow both Sucro and its trade partners to maximize opportunities and differentiate Sucro as the creative and innovative leader in the sugar industry.

Sun and Soul Sanctuary + Farms is an organic herbal farm and sanctuary. We produce medicinal herbs, fruits, and vegetables to teach the community how to heal and take charge of their health with herbs.

We grow. Plain and simple.

As a cooperative. As a community. As farmers, family and people. We look on the bright side, with our chin up and our feet planted firmly in the ground. Always striving to be better tomorrow than we were today.

Sunkist is a not-for-profit marketing cooperative entirely owned by and operated for the California and Arizona citrus growers who make up its membership. When buying Sunkist® fruit, consumers are not only getting the Sunkist quality that they know and expect, but they’re also supporting family farmers, which we feel is a worthy cause to lend your taste buds to.

Across the sunny citrus groves of California and Arizona, the Sunkist cooperative reflects the values of its 120-year history: family-owned farms, traditional growing practices, stewardship of natural resources, and a dedication to innovation.

Founded on the principle that we are stronger together, our growers – large and small – work to offer quality, fresh citrus that consumers enjoy worldwide.

Sunrise Foods International specializes in the trade of organic and conventional grains. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, we source high-quality grains from an extensive network of producers and suppliers and seamlessly deliver them to customers worldwide. Our products include cereal grains (for milling) and feed grains (for livestock), as well as oil seeds and pulses, such as lentils and soybeans.

Founded in 1997 and privately owned, Sunrise Foods continues to enhance its presence in the agri-food industry. In 2013, Sunrise Foods International (USA) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary was established. Based in Pender, Nebraska, United States, this office focuses on the purchasing and handling of commodities originating in the United States.

Our two main media sites, have already transitioned to the new brands:
• SupplySide Supplement Journal (formerly Natural Products Insider)
• SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal (formerly Food & Beverage Insider)

For our events, SupplySide West & Food ingredients North American will remain the same for the upcoming 2024 show, and you will see the transition to the new event names for 2025:
• SupplySide Connect New Jersey (formerly SupplySide East)
• SupplySide Global (formerly SupplySide West)

Although we operate in Canada, we are a US company registered in Wimington, DE and conduct 80% of our business in the US.

We move organic grains and specialty crops from our network of trusted growers to buyers who care about how these products came to be.

We’ve created a better experience around competitively priced organic and non-GMO food and ingredients for growers and buyers. It’s built on trust, high standards, and fairness.

We work with people who recognize that everything is connected, and like us, are committed to the promise of something better.

Sustainable Strategies, Advisors in food and agriculture provides sustainable development strategies and organic consulting services to companies, organizations, governments and countries, worldwide. Bob Anderson is a recognized authority on all aspects of organic agriculture, organic processing, organic certification and animal welfare. Sustainable Strategies also provides counsel and strategies in marketing, government relations and international trade. He serves as an advisor to the US Secretary of Agriculture, USDA NOP & Foreign Agriculture Service, U.S. Department of State and OTA. Prior to 2000, he was president of Walnut Acres Organic Farms, one of the founding and most respected organic foods businesses in the United States.

Manufacturer of SUSTANE Fertilizers. Proven natural organic agricultural and horticultural products since 1987. Worldwide distribution & technical support for organically grown foods, fibers, and grass crops.

For 25 years Suzannes' Specialties has been a leading supplier of organic sweeteners.
Suzanne's Specialties, Inc. is a producer and packer of naturally-sweetened grain-based products. In 2004, we celebrated our 20th anniversary in the health-food industry. We continue to grow as a company dedicated to suiting the needs of individuals and companies looking for great-tasting alternatives to refined sweeteners. Our products are available in both retail and industrial quantities, with packaging that meets our customers' requirements.

Based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Sweet Additions was established in 2004 with a vision is to create innovative natural organic food ingredients for the food and beverage industry while promoting individual wellness and supporting the sustainability of our planet.

Today many of the largest and most well-known manufacturers of packaged foods and drinks utilize a variety of our ingredients for a broad range of applications. These include cane sugars, maltodextrins, syrup solids and syrups made from rice, tapioca, and oat.

Sweet Additions’ approach to customer solutions is guided by the expertise in the products we market. We understand our ingredients and the applications where they perform best. We also have the flexibility to customize many of our ingredients to optimize our customers’ product performance.

We are an ingredient company that produces and markets natural and organic sweeteners to food and beverage manufacturers.

Our ingredient offering includes a wide selection of innovative starch derivatives and sweeteners that provide solutions to manufacturers seeking natural alternatives without compromising functionality and quality.

Our team is committed to developing sweeteners that promote wellness, appeal to consumers and target the fastest growing segments in the food industry; all while integrating sustainable practices that limit our impact on the planet’s natural resources.

Whether launching a new product or reformulating an existing one, Sweet Additions has the sweetener to achieve the desired profile, intensity and texture for your next project.

Grower for CROPP

Agua Dulce is distinctively qualified by a diverse background and uniquely empowered by the Sweetwater technology to provide solutions to golf & landscape, agriculture, nursery, industrial, and CBM produced water treatment.

Agua Dulce is the Licensee of the Sweetwater Solution™ sulfur burner in North and South America, Australia, and Europe. We are continually amazed by the benefits of the Sweetwater technology to a variety of industries.

Through the Sweetwater Solution™ (more commonly known as the Sweetwater sulfur burner), Agua Dulce generates sulfurous acid in order to provide the most efficient, simple, safe, and affordable solution to a series of water and soil conditions.

Primary Benefits of the Sweetwater Sulfur Burner

Cost effective substitute for sulfuric acid injection
Reduce carbonates and bicarbonates
Lower water pH levels
Amend recycled, effluent, or groundwater
Control alkaline water and soil conditions
Agronomics benefits of the Sweetwater sulfur burner include:

Improve quality and quality of crops
Leach excessive salts, fertilizer, and minerals from soil
Improve plant micronutrient absorption
Treat brown or yellow spots in turf and orchards
Deeper water penetration and root growth
Reduce water run off and ponding
Enhance seed germination
Treat pests, insects, fungus, or algae

SWIM USA is a family owned and operated swimwear company established in 1936. We are a global industry leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of branded, licensed, and private label swimwear.

At SWIM USA, our core values are:
• Continuous quality improvement
• 100% customer satisfaction
• Cutting-edge product innovation
• Advancement in sustainability
• Supply-chain-wide social responsibility

Our company designs some of the most well- known brands in women’s swimwear. Created using the most innovative silhouettes and styles to give every woman her desired swim look. Our passion lies in our prints and solids. Always delivering the most unique and form-flattering swimsuits to all body shapes and sizes. We’re about providing comfort and confidence to every customer. Learn more about each of our luxurious brands to see which suits your swim needs the best.