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Global Organic Acreage Reaches All-Time High
The year 2017 was another record year for global organic agriculture. According to the latest FiBL survey on organic agriculture worldwide, the organic farmland increased substantially, and the number of organic producers and organic retail sales also continued to grow, reaching another all-time high, as shown by the data from 181 countries (data as of the end 2017).
Lisa Fuentes Takes Ocean Mist Role
According to the company, Fuentes brings nearly 19 years of experience serving the industry and a wealth of knowledge in food safety and organic quality management, which is highly valued by the team at Ocean Mist Farms.
Regenerative Ag is Moving the Sustainability Goalpost in the Nutrition Industry
Whether you formulate dietary supplements or functional foods, the arguments both economic and environmental for sourcing organically are pretty well established. But now that organic production—not to mention fair-trade, sustainable, traceable, et al.—is increasingly table stakes for the wellness industry, what’s the next hurdle for companies to clear in demonstrating their commitment to a healthy planet and healthy consumers?
Organic and Branded Apples Linked to Strong Retail Performance
According to George Harter, Vice President of Marketing for CMI Orchards, CMI is helping retailers magnify category sales by offering a fourth tier of selling potential.
Italy Holds a Leading Position on the International Organic Market
According to the figures presented by Swiss institute FIBL and IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) at Biofach (Nuremberg), 2017 was yet another record year for the organic sector worldwide which registered a growth in turnover, businesses and cultivated areas.
