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Organic food sales topped $60 billion in 2022

Organic sales grew by 4% despite inflation challenges Organic food sales in the United States in 2022 broke through $60 billion for the first time, hitting another high-level mark for the resilient organic sector. Total organic sales—including organic non-food products—were a record $67.6 billion, according to the 2023 Organic Industry Survey released in May by […]

Montana Specialty Mills expands operations, processing capacity

Great Falls, Montana is getting an economic boost with expansion of Montana Specialty Mills’ processing facility. The company processes agricultural commodities including non-GMO and organic canola oil, flaxseed, linseed oil, and meal, among others. The $15 million expansion (projected completion: end of 2023) will include an additional building to house new equipment and increase processing […]

Fiberstar, Inc. launches new organic citrus fibers for food & beverages

Fiberstar, Inc., a developer of innovative citrus fibers launched a line of new organic citrus fibers: Citri- Fi® 400 series. These new citrus fibers are in response to the increasing demand for natural, sustainable and organic food ingredients. Market drivers fueling the uptick in demand include a growth in consumer health and wellness initiatives, limited availability […]

Natural and organic trade shows draw massive crowds

BioFach and Vivaness and Natural Products Expo West, attracted a combined total of more than 100,000 supporters of organic and natural products. BioFach is the world’s leading organic trade show while Vivaness focuses on natural beauty. The combined show, which was held in Nuremberg, Germany February 14-17, attracted almost 36,000 trade visitors from 135 countries […]

Global organic farmland and market continued to grow in 2021

Organic retail sales increased by 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) and reached almost 125 billion euros ($135 billion) in 2021; organic farmland grew to 76.4 million hectares (188.7 million acres). Organic farmland and retail sales both continued to show growth worldwide, according to data from 191 countries (data as of the end of 2021). Published […]