News
HC’s fiber containers for horticulture USDA-certified as biobased
The HC Companies –a leading manufacturer of horticulture containers – recently obtained Certified Biobased Product Labeling Program for both their... more »
FMC biostimulant project honored, shows potential for organics
FMC Corporation received top honors in the Best Biological Product, in the biostimulant category at the Crop Science Forum & Awards 2020. The a... more »
CCOF foundation gets $318K to support grower food safety
Congressman Jimmy Panetta recently announced a $318,300 federal grant for the California Certified Organic Farmer Foundation in Santa Cruz. The CCO... more »
USDA’s organic fraud-fighting courses rated ‘5-star’ by OTA
Organic businesses wanting to prevent and fight fraud in their operations now have a full arsenal of firepower at their disposal: the Organic Trade As... more »
How growers helped launch Gerber’s organic ‘Freshful Start’ line
Early childhood nutrition brand Gerber recently announced its entry into retailers’ frozen food aisles with the launch of new frozen products from F... more »
Crystal Nay joins Organic Grower team
Organic Grower’s parent company, Great American Media Services, recently added staff to its award-winning Specialty Agriculture group of publication... more »
Tamarind seed gum to be allowed in handling organic foods
A new product will be allowed in organic handling, according to a newsletter from the USDA. Non-organic tamarind seed gum will be allowed as ... more »
Canadian processor begins contracting for organic yellow peas
Manitoba’s Roquette announced Oct. 28 it had conventional and organic yellow pea contracts available for the 2021 season. The company, based in P... more »
Data shows the organic sector thriving: USDA
Have you noticed, while in your local grocery store, that you have been seeing more organic products? This growing segment of agriculture is more prev... more »
Supplier concern prompts organic elderberries recall
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based retail store chain, voluntarily recalled an organic elderberries product after ... 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 »
Challenges of organic ag soils researched at Clemson
The organic industry is the fastest-growing agricultural segment in the United States, but low soil organic carbon, meager soil fertility and poor... more »
