Organic Certification

Naturex emphasizes traceability for new turmeric and blueberry ingredients

06-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

French botanical ingredient giant Naturex has launched two new ingredients - ThinkBlue and Turmipure – produced in compliance with its Pathfinder program, a 360° approach to traceability, transparency and trust.

NOSB defers vote on organic certification for hydroponics amid confusion about ‘basically everything’

24-Apr-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Hydroponic and aquaponic farms can keep their organic status – at least for now – following the National Organic Standards Board’s decision April 21 to defer a vote on whether the systems are eligible for USDA certification.

Soup-to-Nuts Podcast

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: 5 trends driving growth in natural & organic

30-Sep-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

As US consumers embrace a healthier lifestyle focused on prevention rather than treatment, they increasingly are turning to the natural and organic channel for products that are clean, natural and have added health benefits.

US organic food & beverage sales rose 10.6% to $39.8bn in 2015, says OTA

19-May-2016 By Elaine Watson

US sales of organic food and drink surged 10.6% to $39.8bn in 2015, significantly ahead of the 3% growth in the overall food market, with some segments up more than 30% year-on-year, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA).

AlgaeLife attains organic certification for astaxanthin crop

09-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Newly formed AlgaeLife Sciences, Inc. has obtained organic certification by Ecocert for its Haematococcus pluvialis.

OTA hopes to “turn the corner” on organic supply shortages in 2016

18-Dec-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

The Organic Trade Association in 2016 will push forward several initiatives to help industry “turn the corner” on the supply shortages currently holding it back from meeting surging demand for organic products, the group’s CEO Laura Batcha says.

Pompeo’s GMO labeling act gets House Agriculture Committee approval

17-Jul-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Efforts to prevent state and local governments from mandating GMO labeling cleared an early hurdle with House Agriculture Committee’s approval this week of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.

Failing to label GMOs threatens food manufacturers’ relevance, consumer trust

05-Feb-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

As more consumers avoid genetically modified organisms, manufacturers that fail to label whether their products contain GMOs are at an increased risk of losing consumer trust and relevance, according to The Hartman Group.

Organic/natural acquisitions allow the food industry to align CSR messages with product portfolio: Euromonitor

22-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Desires to align product portfolios with messages of corporate social responsibility are driving some of the M&A activity regarding organic and natural companies, says Euromonitor International.

Canadian firm Solarvest signs up German partners to produce organic algal DHA oil

12-Sep-2014 By Hank Schultz

Canadian algae technology firm Solarvest has entered into agreements to produce its omega-3 algae products in the EU. The products will comply with both USDA and EU organic certification requirements, a company official said.

Certified organic coating could help supplement manufacturers get closer to organic claims

30-Jan-2014 By Hank Schultz

Organic claims and non GMO status can be challenging subjects for dietary supplement manufacturers. One aspect of that equation might have become a little simpler with the introduction of what the manufacturer believes to be the first organic clear coating...