Organic News

California leads the U.S. in organic food production

The state of California accounts for 36% of all national organic production, with production and sales of organic projected to continue that growth. 2020 saw organic sales totaling $11.9 billion, an increase from 2019 of 14%. The counties of Monterey, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, Kern, and Merced were the top five counties in terms of […]

Organic produce sector could grow 10% in 2022

Consumers under 25 are currently the most powerful component driving organic produce sales, said Mike Mauti of Canada-based Execulytics Consulting. The market could see a 5% to 10% growth in sales in 2022. A recent survey of 5,000 Canadian shoppers found 39% of under-25 buyers said organic is always their preferred choice, compared with 25% […]

BIOFACH and VIVANESS 2022 postponed until July 2022

The global trade fair/conference for organic food and natural and organic personal care products has been postponed from February to July of this year, to accommodate the large number of exhibitors concerned about developments regarding the COVID pandemic. From July 26-29, the event will take place at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. Many conversations took place […]

French company joins food waste initiative to make organic food accessible

Grand Etal Bio, producer and marketer of 100% organic products, has joined Too Good To Go, a Danish phone app that connects users with organic fruits and vegetables at reduced prices. Ten million tons of food are thrown away every year, 42% of them vegetables and fruits. “Today, most professionals want quality to the detriment […]

Clemson aims to boost organic rice production in salty coastal region

Developing salt-tolerant rice cultivars is the mission of the Clemson University-led project iCORP (Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production). South Carolina’s premier rice, “Carolina Gold”—a culinary staple in Southern regional circles since colonial times—has been in scant supply for years. Its former land has experienced saltwarer intrusion, changing it to marshy wetland unsuitable for agriculture. Clemson […]