International Markets
Global organic food policy outlined for United Nations summit
The Organic Trade Association’s Sustainable Food Trade Action (SFTA) Council has laid out four key strategies to enlist organic in the fight to end ... more »
Miami’s Lakewood Organics acquired by Peterson Farms of Michigan
Shelby, Michigan produce processor Peterson Farms says it will retain decision-making authority following investment by an Abu Dahbi-based fund, and P... more »
Mexico deadline for certification of organic imports approaches
Just five months remain for U.S. exporters selling organic products in Mexico to certify their goods to new Mexican standards. Meanwhile, the burea... more »
$62B organic sales record set for 2020, OTA says
U.S. organic sales soared to new highs in 2020, jumping by a record 12.4% to $61.9 billion. It marked the first time that total sales of organic food ... more »
The Organic Center’s virtual benefit set for May 26
Almost three dozen leading organic brands are showing their support for organic research and teaming up with The Organic Center on May 26 to debut an ... more »
Mexico stays open to US organic exports
Mexican authorities will keep doors open to U.S. organic products through the end of 2021. [caption id="attachment_2443" align="alignright" width="... more »
Why Del Monte is expanding to organic fresh-cut fruit production
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. this month announced it would expand its organic fresh-cut fruit operations in the United States and Canada. In ... more »
EU backs 11-country effort for fertilizer from fishery waste
The European Union is backing a project to produce agricultural fertilizers from fisheries waste. The project, called Sea2Land, is a 4-year collabo... more »
