The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Organic food import values have increased to $5.7 billion since 2011

The value of U.S. organic food imports rose to $5.7 billion in 2024, marking an increase for more than a decade. One contributing factor is the rise in high-value product imports, such as fresh cultivated blueberries. Another reason for the increase is the introduction of trade tracking codes for organic products. Many such codes were […]

72% of consumers consider organic ingredients important in personal care products

Research from NSF demonstrates the growing demand for cleaner choices and third-party certification for skincare, cosmetics and soaps, among other products NSF, a global public health and safety organization, has released new consumer data that demonstrates the importance of health and sustainability in personal care purchasing habits. “NSF’s survey results clearly indicate that today’s consumers […]

Survey shows younger, health-conscious consumers are embracing organic

Millennials, Gen Z putting high value on organic’s health benefits  A $70 billion market now, organic may be maturing, but younger consumers—including new parents and their babies—are eating it up. A survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) finds that organic’s benefits to personal health and nutrition are resonating deeply with Millennials and Gen […]

Study links glyphosate with neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s

New research from Arizona State University (ASU) has found that even brief exposure to the popular weed killer glyphosate can trigger long-lasting damage to the brain. Researcher Ramon Velazquez found significant neuroinflammation, Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, anxiety-like behaviors, and premature death from glyphosate exposure in mice. “Given the increasing incidence of cognitive decline in the aging population, […]

RFK Jr. wants to wean America off corn syrup, but production is already on the decline

Corn producers are shifting focus as demand for high-fructose corn syrup wanes, fueled by evolving consumer choices.  by Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest Corn, the nation’s largest crop, is produced for a variety of uses, including food for humans and animals, alcohol for fuel, and exports to foreign countries. Almost all of those uses have increased over […]