Organic and Non-GMO Market News

Strong demand seen for organic seed as market matures

Organic seed suppliers see demand for organic seed continuing to grow as more and better organic seed varieties become available and more farmers transition to organic. The organic seed market faces challenges as the National Organic Program rules continue to allow organic farmers to plant untreated conventional seed if there are not enough supplies of […]

Organic markets continue their search for stability

Organic prices and production on track to bring more market turmoil over the year ahead By Ryan Koory, vice president of economics, Mercaris Market fundamentals for organic corn and soybeans appear set to diverge again over 2022/23 as U.S. production and imports continue to buck expectations. After two years of record supplies, organic soybean markets […]

Organic leaders praise USDA’s $300 million plan to support growth of U.S. organic

Organic industry leaders welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Transition, a new $300 million investment to support organic and transitioning farmers, and to address targeted organic market challenges. “We are pleased to see the details of this investment in organic and transitioning organic farmers from the USDA and are excited for the program to […]

Organic and non-GMO ingredients a common sight at IFT Expo

Plant-based foods, upcycling, new GMO technologies were leading trends at ingredients tradeshow. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Expo, which was held in July in Chicago, presents an interesting dichotomy. On the one hand, IFT, an organization of food scientists, supports development of genetically engineered foods. Educational sessions at the Expo tend to tout the […]

Ukraine war, trade tensions with India causing volatility in U.S. organic soybean market

Prices for organic soybeans in the U.S. increased by nearly 110% from January 2021 to May 2022. Meanwhile, U.S.-India trade tensions have caused imports of Indian organic soybean meal to contract 78% through April 2022. Over the past decade, U.S. organic markets have ridden a wave of rapid consumer demand growth. According to the U.S. […]