Sentences with phrase «u.s. organic industry»

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) brings the U.S. organic industry to developing markets around the world.

Not exact matches

Disruptive innovation: In an industry ruled by low prices, proved that the segment of U.S. consumers prepared to pay more for local, responsible, organic, fresh, or natural grocery products is much more than a niche when there's a perceived personal benefit.

«This acquisition will significantly expand our presence in the U.S. branded organic and natural foods industry, where sales have been growing at a 12 percent compound rate over the last 10 years,» said Jeff Harmening, General Mills executive vice president and chief operating officer.

In 2015, U.S. organic sales had reached a new record of $ 43.3 billion according to the Organic Trade Association's 2016 Organic Industry Survey, representing the largest dollar gain ever for the sector, and this despite struggle to meet consumer demands for organic.

In a report that shakes the very foundation of the organic food industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Office of Inspector General recently revealed that the USDA lacks the procedures to even check if a shipment of imported organic food actually meets organic standards.

According to U.S. industry estimates, the United States exported approximately $ 35 million in processed organic products to Korea in 2013.

With the recent signing of the U.S. — Korea Organic Equivalency Agreement, the partnership will help farmers, processors and distributors expand their market for organic food and contribute to the growth of the organic industry.»

A vibrant conference featured a number of industry leaders and government officials who shares their perspectives on the critical issues confronting U.S. agriculture and its growing organic sector.

As an industry leader in certified organic, kosher, and halal dairy ingredient production, DairiConcepts owns and operates eight manufacturing plants, two development laboratories, and a pilot testing plant located throughout the U.S.. All plants are SQF Level 3 - certified.

Industry First: Rice Protein Achieves FDA GRAS Status By WholeFoods Magazine Staff - July 14, 2016 Los Angeles, CA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter of non-objection to Axiom Foods regarding the GRAS status of its Oryzatein organic brown rice and Vegotein pea protein ingredients.

Lundberg Family Farms is a proud participant of the Non-GMO Project, a non-profit organization created by leaders representing all sectors of the organic and natural products industry in the U.S. and Canada, to offer consumers a consistent non-GMO choice for organic and natural products.

Oil and gas standards: In April 2012, U.S. EPA finalized air pollution standards for the oil and gas industry that would capture up to 95 % of volatile organic compounds from new hydraulically fractured wells each year and in the process also reduce methane emissions.