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Straus Family Creamery, renowned for its minimally processed premium organic dairy products and leadership in sustainable organic farming, announces its new Organic Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program, and new farm partnerships as it celebrates a 30-year legacy of environmental stewardship and organic dairy products. The Government of Canada announces investment in the standardization of organic agriculture and agri-food products. In recent years, the Canadian agri-food sector has seen increasing demand for organic food products at home and around the world. Canada is among the top countries for sales of organic food products in the global market. Standardizing practices and substances labeled as “organic” is vitally important for Canada to remain competitive in global trade. Regulations also ensure that imported products labeled as organic are complying with Canadian standards, to protect Canadian consumers. Organic Valley is introducing consumers to Flavor Favorites — a new line of boldly-delicious, real organic cheeses that conveniently enhance mealtime and snacking by adding new flavor experiences to everyday dishes. New premium Organic Valley Flavor Favorites are expertly crafted cheeses that include Italian Herb Mozzarella Shreds, Spicy Cheddar Shreds, Spicy Cheddar Slices and Smoky Cheddar Slices. Jeff Cooper, vice president of trade development at Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership comments on the rise in cost of living impacting global demand for organic food and the strain placed on organic farmers. New regulations are making it difficult to do business in Europe, prompting Canadian growers to seek more business opportunities locally. The UK organic market grows while farmland remains unchanged.The Soil Association’s annual report, released this week reveals that the organic food and drink market has seen a 12th year of growth. The total market grew 2% in 2023 ending the year at £3.2bn – almost double its value in 2011. However, despite this, the UK organic sector has a heavy reliance on imports. And while shopper spending on organic is a third higher versus five years ago, UK organic farmland has seen no growth, staying flat at 3%. 

Straus Family Creamery Advances Carbon Neutral Goals with New Organic Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program

Straus Family Creamery, renowned for its minimally processed premium organic dairy products and leadership in sustainable organic farming, announces its new Organic Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program, and new farm partnerships as it celebrates a 30-year legacy of environmental stewardship and organic dairy products.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229138593/en/Straus-Family-Creamery-Advances-Carbon-Neutral-Goals-with-New-Organic-Dairy-Sustainability-Incentive-Program 

Government of Canada announces investment in standardization of organic agriculture and agri-food products

In recent years, the Canadian agri-food sector has seen increasing demand for organic food products at home and around the world. Canada is among the top countries for sales of organic food products in the global market. Standardizing practices and substances labeled as “organic” is vitally important for Canada to remain competitive in global trade. Regulations also ensure that imported products labeled as organic are complying with Canadian standards, to protect Canadian consumers.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/government-canada-announces-investment-standardization-161900213.html

 Organic Valley Continues Innovation with 4 New Boldly-Flavored, Real Organic Cheeses

Organic Valley is introducing consumers to Flavor Favorites — a new line of boldly-delicious, real organic cheeses that conveniently enhance mealtime and snacking by adding new flavor experiences to everyday dishes. New premium Organic Valley Flavor Favorites are expertly crafted cheeses that include Italian Herb Mozzarella Shreds, Spicy Cheddar Shreds, Spicy Cheddar Slices and Smoky Cheddar Slices.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/organic-valley-continues-innovation-with-4-new-boldly-flavored-real-organic-cheeses-302072992.html

 Biofach: Canadian organic farmers seek local business opportunities amid EU economic

pressures

Jeff Cooper, vice president of trade development at Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership comments on the rise in cost of living impacting global demand for organic food and the strain placed on organic farmers. New regulations are making it difficult to do business in Europe, prompting Canadian growers to seek more business opportunities locally.

https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/video/biofach-canadian-organic-farmers-seek-local-business-opportunities-amid-eu-economic-pressures.html

 UK organic market grows while farmland remains unchanged

The Soil Association’s annual report, released this week reveals that the organic food and drink market has seen a 12th year of growth. The total market grew 2% in 2023 ending the year at £3.2bn – almost double its value in 2011. However, despite this, the UK organic sector has a heavy reliance on imports. And while shopper spending on organic is a third higher versus five years ago, UK organic farmland has seen no growth, staying flat at 3%.

https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/24143608.uk-organic-market-grows-farmland-remains-unchanged/

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