The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Organic dairy highlights health, sustainability, and transparency during pandemic

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are largely eating at home—and organic dairy sales are benefitting. According to a report, “Unpacking Interest in Organic Foods Q2 2020,” from Los Angeles-based DISQO, interest in organic food is growing as more people stay at home. The report found that 58% of people surveyed in early […]

New report shows organic meat better for people and planet

When you eat meat, choose organic, says report from The Organic Center The Organic Center recently released a report that shows that when you eat meat, choosing organic can make a difference for our health, the health of our communities and the health of our environment. In “The Benefits of Organic Meat*,” The Organic Center […]

Organic produce sales up 18% in April; volume soars over 20%

Total organic fresh produce sales continued to soar in April, increasing 18% from last year, and outpacing  conventional produce products in both dollars and volume according to the April 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.  Last month saw elevated sales across the entire supermarket as restaurant closures continued to push consumers to […]

Poll shows consumers value organic more than ever in pandemic

Organic Trade Association takes pulse of shoppers in online survey As the initial pantry-loading phase of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, households of all sizes have begun to settle into longer-term routines and shopping patterns. For those shoppers who prioritize organic, their commitment to the label remains strong, even as so much has changed within their […]

Organic food companies, representing both coasts and Canada, are targeting generous donations to those in need

With grocery stores running out of essentials, widespread layoffs, and unprecedented demand on food banks and charitable organizations, organic food manufacturers are rising to help out. Cascade Organic Flour has donated 42 tons of organic whole wheat flour in 2020 to 2nd Harvest, a food bank serving eastern and central Washington. The donation marks the […]