International Markets
New US-UK organic equivalency agreement taking effect
A new organic equivalence agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom takes effect Jan. 1, 2021. The USDA announced the new agreemen... more »
Mayorga Organics donating online sales for growers’ hurricane relief
Hurricanes Eta and Iota have caused widespread damage throughout Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala – including to organic growers. In response, ... more »
OTA given $817K to boost trade in organic goods
The Organic Trade Association has been awarded almost $817,000 in funding through the USDA Market Access Program for the 2021 calendar year, teeing up... more »
Organically Grown Co. financing ‘stakeholders;’ changing sourcing strategy, brand
Organically Grown Co. announced Oct. 26 the establishment of the OGC Mission Fund, a zero- to low-interest loan and grant program for stakeholder grou... more »
Paper-based, compostable packaging trend underway in Europe
The packaging industry is facing rapid change, and nowhere was this more evident than at Fruit Logistica 2020 in February, where sustainable packaging... more »
‘Virtual trade missions’ planned by OTA
Organic exporters will be able to “travel” to Asia, Europe and other spots around the globe from the comfort of their kitchen tables in September.... more »
Don’t plant unsolicited seeds, officials urge
People across the country have received suspicious, unsolicited packages of see that appear to be coming from China, and the USDA is paying attention.... more »
New leader named for organic research in Europe
Europe’s Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) recently named a new president, Beate Huber, according to a news release from the group, w... more »
