Organic Trade Association

Organic Trade Association expands leadership team

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
National Organic Program, Farmer, Food, Policy, Partnership, Clif Bar, Organic Trade Association, Consultant, History, OTA, Numi Organic Tea, Lead, Organic, Human, Organization, Government, Quality Assurance International, United States farm bill, Financial management, Certification, Growth

Washington, D.C., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is thrilled to announce the new leadership team of co-CEOs Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is thrilled to announce the new leadership team of co-CEOs Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon.
  • Chapman joined the trade association in April 2022 as CEO, bringing 20 years of industry experience with expertise in policy, organic certification and organic supply chains.
  • More people than ever are eating organic food and using organic products, and the U.S. organic sector has never been bigger.
  • As the leading voice for organic trade in the United States, OTA has worked to strengthen organic businesses and promote organic agriculture for 30 years.

Organic Trade Association hails long-awaited organic animal welfare rule

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Organic Trade Association, Comment, Drinking, Mission, Charmaine Clamor, Sound, Ambiguity, Organic egg production, System, Cattle, Health, OTA, Government, Poultry, Farm, Livestock, Climate, U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex, Meat, Farmer, USDA, Food court, Research, Administration, Organic, NOT, Sunlight, National Organic Program, Chicken, Egg, Transport, Advocacy, Industrial Affairs Committee (Iceland), Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, Soil, Animal, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Organic farming, Agriculture, Poultry farming

“The organic sector and organic consumers have been clamoring for stricter animal welfare standards for 20 years now, and the OTA and its members have spearheaded that fight,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.

Key Points: 
  • “The organic sector and organic consumers have been clamoring for stricter animal welfare standards for 20 years now, and the OTA and its members have spearheaded that fight,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
  • “All organic poultry producers will need to provide real access to the outdoors and that is what certified organic represents.
  • We celebrate a final rule that will strengthen organic animal welfare standards, better align organic producers and certifiers, and meet consumer expectations for organic livestock products,” said Carolyn Gahn, Senior Director, Mission & Advocacy for Applegate Farms.
  • USDA, through its National Organic Program, sets the federal standards for all organic products certified to the USDA Organic label.

Bipartisan bill introduced to ensure continued advancement of organic

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Organic Trade Association, Government, Government Affairs Institute, OTA, Food, History, Congress, Legislation, U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex, Organization, Federation, USDA, Food court, Research, CIAO, National Organic Standards Board, Growth, Partnership, Confusion, Farmer, National Organic Program, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Investment, Vegetable, Organic

Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of critical bipartisan legislation in Congres to ensure organic standards continuously evolve and improve, and to hold the federal government accountable for keeping up with the needs and expectations of the dynamic organic marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of critical bipartisan legislation in Congres to ensure organic standards continuously evolve and improve, and to hold the federal government accountable for keeping up with the needs and expectations of the dynamic organic marketplace.
  • The legislation would amend the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to provide a streamlined and predictable process to review and revise organic standards implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
  • It would enable the improvement and advancement of organic to forge ahead into the future.
  • “Ensuring continuous improvement for organic is our highest priority in the 2023 Farm Bill, and this legislation goes far to address that objective,” said Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association.

Organic Trade Association applauds introduction of Organic Market Development Act

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
House, Legislation, Senate, Face, Organic Trade Association, OMD, Farmer, Act, Food court, Organization, Climate change, United States House Committee on Agriculture, Representative, Investment, USDA, D-VT, Swiss-Ukrainian project «Organic Market Development in Ukraine» (2012-2016), Growth, United States Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation, Renewable energy, Agriculture

Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauded the introduction of the Organic Market Development (OMD) Act in the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, saying the legislation will go far in helping to unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and ensure the continued growth of organic in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauded the introduction of the Organic Market Development (OMD) Act in the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, saying the legislation will go far in helping to unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and ensure the continued growth of organic in the United States.
  • With the strategic investments offered in the OMD Act, the organic community can unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and continue the growth trend and capitalize on the recent investments made by USDA in organic farming,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
  • “I’m proud to introduce the Organic Market Development Act alongside Congresswomen Kuster and Salinas and Senator Baldwin to expand and create new markets for organic products.”
    The demand for organic is strong and continues to grow.
  • “The Organic Market Development Act strongly compliments existing and proposed legislation with federal investments in organic research, farm-level transition opportunities, and process improvement for an effective oversight and regulatory function to ensure and maintain the organic standards and consumer confidence,” said Chapman.

Whole Foods Market Celebrates 20 Years as a Certified Organic Grocer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023
Public Policy, Government, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Congressional News, Views, Retail, Whole Foods Market, National Organic Standards Board, Partnership, Senate, Organic farming, Education, Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee, Organic Trade Association, Public, Farmer, OTA, Research, Organic, Sale, Certification, Organization Science (journal), National Organic Program, Investment, USDA, Growth, Health, House, Environment, ISO 9000, Legislation, SOAR

This year marks 20 years since Whole Foods Market first attained organic retail certification.

Key Points: 
  • This year marks 20 years since Whole Foods Market first attained organic retail certification.
  • “Whole Foods Market is proud to celebrate 20 years as the only certified organic national grocer in the industry and continue our work to help grow and support the organic community,” said Jason Buechel, chief executive officer at Whole Foods Market.
  • “Our Team Members work hard to ensure the organic integrity of our products all the way from the farm to customer selection from our shelves.”
    Whole Foods Market has championed organic since before there was a National Organic Program and requires certification for organic label claims on all products it sells.
  • Whole Foods Market continues to advocate for legislation supporting the adoption of organic and other climate-smart agricultural practices, while reducing infrastructural challenges and barriers to the market.

Naturepedic Kicks Off Summer With Sitewide Memorial Day Sale - 20% Off

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Swanson Health Products, Twin, Volatile organic compound, GOTS, Toilet, Sale, MADE, Organic Trade Association, Wool, Linens

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturepedic, makers of certified organic mattresses and bedding, launched its 2023 Memorial Day Sale today. Customers can shop the sitewide sale online (code MEMORIAL20) or in-store for 20% off and stock up on healthier sleep essentials for baby, kids and adult.

Key Points: 
  • CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturepedic , makers of certified organic mattresses and bedding, launched its 2023 Memorial Day Sale today.
  • Customers can shop the sitewide sale online (code MEMORIAL20) or in-store for 20% off and stock up on healthier sleep essentials for baby , kids and adult .
  • Kick off summer with up to $1,159 off naturally cooling organic mattresses made with organic cotton and wool.
  • Naturepedic's organic mattresses are made with breathable organic cotton and moisture-wicking organic wool, making them ideal for the hot summer months.

Organic food sales in the United States in 2022 broke through $60 billion

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Energy drink, Organic Trade Association, OTA, Organic certification, Convenience store, Clothing, Eating, Fruit, Sale, Organic, Yogurt, Growth, Health, Annual report, Environment, Insight, Education, Total, Egg, Grocery store, Pharmaceutical industry, Broadcasting

The organic market grew despite challenging headwinds: inflation pressures tightening consumer wallets, supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and global political events, a proliferation of competing food labels in the grocery aisles and a labor shortage felt acutely by organic producers. Inflation heated up costs across the organic supply chain – indeed, the entire food supply chain -- and boosted prices in the grocery aisles. As a result, the organic sector reflected the overall food sector, with the value of organic sales rising even as the growth in the volume of sales for some categories slipped.    

Key Points: 
  • Total organic sales – including organic non-food products, were a record $67.6 billion*, according to the 2023 Organic Industry Survey released Wednesday by the Organic Trade Association.
  • Organic food sales totaled $61.7 billion, while the value of organic non-food sales hit nearly $6 billion.
  • Organic supplement sales held steady with sales of around $2 billion, while organic personal care products rose over 5 percent to $1.2 billion.
  • Total organic sales broke through the $50 billion mark for the first time in 2018, and organic food sales hit $50 billion for the first time just a few years ago in 2019.

Organic Trade Association hosting dynamic, forward-driven 2023 Organic Week

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Plastic, Partnership, Reuters, United States farm bill, Organic Trade Association, Farmer, OTA, Agriculture, Policy, Strategic Organizing Center, Hope, Climate change, National Organic Program, Congress, NOP, USDA, American Farm Bureau Federation, OTI, Growth, Farm, Health, Fraud, Yours truly, Environment, Conference, Renewable energy

Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2023) — As the organic sector faces both historic opportunities and challenges, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gearing up to host its 2023 Organic Week in the nation’s capital.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C. (April 19, 2023) — As the organic sector faces both historic opportunities and challenges, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gearing up to host its 2023 Organic Week in the nation’s capital.
  • “Organic Week is coming at an opportune time for organic stakeholders to gather, learn, share ideas, hear from the experts and join forces to keep organic advancing.”
    Over the 72 hours of Organic Week, organic farmers, processors, shippers, certifiers, retailers, organic specialists and policy officials will work on solutions for the complex issues surrounding organic food and farming.
  • The Organic Trade Association is partnering with The Organic Center to present the 2023 Organic Confluences: Reducing Plastics Along the Entire Organic Supply Chain.
  • Organic Trade Association members will work in small teams to attend meetings across Capitol Hill advocating for the trade association’s 2023 organic policy priorities to ensure responsive organic standards, thriving American farmers, and resilient supply chains.

Organic Trade Association announces 2022 Leadership award recipients

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 7, 2023
Fair trade, Farmer, Organic Trade Association, Electricity, MBA, Vegetable, Dream, Soil, Courage, CROPP, Joy Farm, Winifred Burks-Houck Professional Leadership Awards, Flower, Human, Research, Change, Organic, Goat, Seed, Poultry, Climate change, Sustainability, Water, General Mills, Farm, Honest Tea, Education, CSA, OTA, Danone, Community, The, Health, Food, Agriculture, Renewable energy, Organic Valley

Washington, D.C., April 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday honored four outstanding organic visionaries with its 2022 Organic Leadership Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., April 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Thursday honored four outstanding organic visionaries with its 2022 Organic Leadership Awards.
  • The Organic Trade Association first established its Organic Leadership Award in 1997 and awards have been given annually since.
  • The distinguished 2022 Organic Leadership Award Honorees are:
    Organic Farmer of the Year: April Jones Thatcher of April Joy Farm
    The Organic Groundbreaker Leadership Award recognizes long-standing OTA members who have dedicated their careers to advancing organic agriculture and trade by providing broad vision, innovative creations and solutions, and the work and leadership that turn dreams into reality.
  • Organic farming is a very personal way for me to keep showing up for my land and community.”
    The Organic Climate Action Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing organic solutions to mitigate climate change.

Naturepedic Announces Up to $869 Off Organic Mattresses for Earth Day, Plus Free Pillows

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
EOS, Twin, Volatile organic compound, Toilet, Sale, Plant, Planet, Organic Trade Association, Linens

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturepedic, makers of certified organic mattresses and bedding, has launched its 2023 Earth Day Sale. Customers can shop the sitewide sale online (code EARTH15) or in-store for 15% off plus free pillow(s) with kids and adult mattress purchases.

Key Points: 
  • CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Naturepedic , makers of certified organic mattresses and bedding, has launched its 2023 Earth Day Sale.
  • Customers can shop the sitewide sale online (code EARTH15) or in-store for 15% off plus free pillow(s) with kids and adult mattress purchases.
  • Earth Day Sale includes up to $644 off the EOS Classic Organic Mattress, the leader sustainable mattress design.
  • Naturepedic has led the organic mattress revolution since 2003 and is the first and only mattress manufacturer to complete the Organic Trade Association's Organic Fraud Prevention Program.