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Organic Supply Chain

First organic and non-GMO supply chain company opens in U.S.

Pipeline Foods is first U.S.-based company to focus on organic and non-GMO supply chain

September 12, 2017

A new company that describes itself as the first U.S.-based supply chain company focused on non-GMO and organic food and feed has begun operations.

Organic Food

Study: Why consumers choose organics

Pesticides, GMOs and nutrition listed as biggest drivers of purchasing decisions

Casey Laughman

August 29, 2017

A survey of Natural Grocers customers has revealed the top three reasons they decide to purchase organic produce.

Editor's Note

Clear communication helps consumers understand food sources

Organic, sustainability efforts often overlooked because they're not promoted

Debra Schug

May 15, 2017

Big food companies often fail to inform consumers of where their ingredients actually come from.

TECH FLASH

Horizon Organic president talks trends, merging with Danone

Company is offering more organic packaged food and beverages as well as increased transparency.

Debra Schug

February 15, 2017

“While we will always have deep roots in organic dairy, we are evolving to provide options that satisfy families’ broader diets, such as macaroni and cheese, crackers and fruit snacks,” says Mike Ferry, president of Horizon Organic.

Manufacturing News

NOSB votes on standards for next-generation GMO's

Next-generation genetic engineering techniques include the use of synthetic biology.

Wayne Labs

January 19, 2017

The recommendations ensure that the ingredients derived from these techniques will not be in certified organic food or beverages.

Fabulous Food Plant

How Bell & Evans built a new 160,000 sq. ft. facility

Organic poultry maker uses new facility to further process and package its products.

Wayne Labs

December 8, 2016

Bell & Evans' decision not to use the mass-produced farming/processing methods of industrial poultry production has paid off.

Editor's Note

How consumers are shaping packaging technology trends

As consumers call for organic and clean labels, packaging companies are responding.

Debra Schug

December 8, 2016

New packaging equipment can now provide more capabilities in modified atmosphere packaging.

Organic produce gets record traffic at stores

Jeremy Gerrard

July 27, 2016

According to the OTA 2016 Organic Industry Survey released in May, fresh organic produce sales in the U.S. reached $13 billion in 2015.

General Mills to double organic acreage to meet product demand

General Mills partners with Organic Valley to aid dairy farmers transition to organic

Jeremy Gerrard

June 9, 2016

The new program will drive more acres in the US into the organic certification process and builds on the company's commitment to double organic acreage.

TECH FLASH

Organic sales hit record $43 billion in 2015

The industry segment was up 11 percent in 2015.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 30, 2016

Approximately $39.7 billion of the $43.3 billion total of all food sold in the US last year was from organic food sales.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Digital KPIs Emerge but Are Brands Finding Accurate Data?

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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