The year 2016 yielded an impressive number of research projects of interest to the organic community, with studies coming out highlighting the environmental and health benefits of organic.
Demand for organic food creating new “gold rush” for producers
The demand for organic food has grown so dramatically in recent years that experts are likening it to a “gold rush mentality,” as producers scramble to transition their fields to earn organic certification. 2015 saw a 12 percent rise in organic sales over the previous year, reaching $6.2 billion. The increase is even more dramatic […]
The fundamentals of USDA Organic certification and production [Natural Products Expo West session]
The market for organic products is growing exponentially and consumers have a lot of questions. Join the experts at Natural Products Expo West 2017 to get the important details about what sets USDA Organic apart from conventional products. “There are more and more consumers willing to pay for the premium that comes with organic certification […]