US hunger for organic products growing fast Jeremy Gerrard May 19, 2014 Sales of organic products in the US took off in 2013, rising 11.5 percent—the fastest growth rate in five years. Read More
Food Packaging Cultured pearls Cindy Dubin May 6, 2014 Stonyfield, an organic yogurt maker, is launching an organic frozen yogurt dessert in collaboration with Cambridge, MA-based WikiFoods, Inc.Read More
TECH FLASH WhiteWave plans Earthbound Farm expansion The organics company plans to expand beyond salad greens and add snacks and juices. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2014 New items like kale salads and organic salad kits will expand the company’s core offerings.Read More
Chobani to offer organic yogurt A grass-fed organic multi serve product is next up for the manufacturer. Shane O'Halloran March 11, 2014 A grass-fed organic multi serve product is next up for the manufacturer.Read More
Organic food and beverage market expected to reach $187.85 billion by 2019 Increasing consumer health awareness and widening distribution channels are responsible for much of the growth. Shane O'Halloran October 22, 2013 Increasing consumer health awareness and widening distribution channels are responsible for much of the growth.Read More
US-Japanese partnership will recognize each other's organic program as identical The move will allow each country easier access to the other's markets. Shane O'Halloran September 27, 2013 The move will allow each country easier access to the other's markets. Read More
USDA organic exemption change rankles consumer and environmental groups The agency quietly changed the process for exempting otherwise prohibited substances in food labeled organic. Shane O'Halloran September 19, 2013 The agency quietly changed the process for exempting otherwise prohibited substances in food labeled organic.Read More
TECH FLASH Survey shows skepticism over organic, renewed trust in natural After years of gains in the category, new survey data shows skepticism over organic claims. Shane O'Halloran September 11, 2013 Trust in natural claims is on the rise.Read More
Whole Foods seeks to shed pricey reputation The specialty retailer will increasingly use traditional grocery discount tactics. Shane O'Halloran August 22, 2013 The specialty retailer will increasingly use traditional grocery discount tactics.Read More
Water cannot be labeled organic, says Australian consumer watchdog Seven bottled water suppliers will remove the word from their packaging as a result. Shane O'Halloran July 18, 2013 Seven bottled water suppliers will remove the word from their packaging as a result.Read More