March 2010: Organic Foods, Beverages and Personal Care
Articles
Despite Slower Recessionary Sales, Organic Category Recovery on the Horizon
Battle lines drawn between organic and natural as the economy moves some companies to drop certification.
2009: A Tough Year for Organic
After more than a decade of double-digit sales growth, the U.S. organic industry's expansion slowed significantly in 2009.
Tree of Life Purchase Alters Distribution Landscape for Natural & Organic
KeHE Food Distributors solidifies its position in the natural & organic food distribution market with its purchase of Tree of Life.
Is Natural Beating Organic Because of Organic's Higher Price?
Slowing sales, fewer product launches as Horizon and others court consumers with less-expensive natural offerings.
Despite Equivalency Deal, Differences Still Remain Between U.S., Canada Certifications
Most regulatory burdens have been lifted, but farmers need to be aware of those that remain.
U.S., Canadian Organic Deal Could Pave Way for Global Equivalency
Harmonizing standards with the United States would help open the door to increased exportation for many organic companies.
Organic Packaged Salad Sales Outpace Conventional in 2009
Organic Girl and others drive growth with convenient, innovative offerings, but safety remains a concern in the organic salad market.
Organic Clothing, Fiber Products Being Embraced by Mainstream Retailers
But the economic downturn did lead to a slowdown in consumer sales and a surplus of organic cotton.
Wisconsin Specialty Protein Stakes Out Unique Position in Whey Market
Wisconsin manufacturer banks on organic approach to fuel success of teraswhey brand.
Organic Standards Battle Heats Up for Companies Selling Personal Care
The issue being debated is whether a public regulation or private standard is best suited for non-food products.
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