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1. Coalition for Sustainable Organics Disappointed in Recent Lawsuit
The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is saddened by the latest attempts by the Center for Food Safety and their allies to limit fair competition and organic supplies in the market through legal action.
2. Cal-Organic Launched Rainbow Carrot Chips for Retail at SEPC
Cal-Organic Farms launched an all-new organic rainbow carrot chip product positioned for retail carrot sets in a 12-ounce, resealable pack during SEPC.
3. Whole Foods Highlights Frieda’s During International Women’s Month
This year, Frieda’s Specialty Produce will be a focal point in the Whole Foods Market produce departments as a Female First for being a female-led trailblazing company that has introduced over 200 fresh produce items to the U.S. since 1962.
4. Certified Organic Crop Acres Increased 13% in 2019
U.S. farmers harvested nearly 3.3 million acres of certified organic field crops in 2019, driven by 14% more organic field crop operations, according to Mercaris, a market data service and online trading platform for organic, non-GMO and certified agricultural commodities.
5. Organic Producer Surveys to Gauge Needs
Two national surveys – one for certified-organic producers and the other for producers transitioning to organic certification – recently were released by the Organic Farming Research Foundation and the Organic Seed Alliance.
