The Organic Trade Association is thrilled to announce the new leadership team of co-CEOs Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon. Reflecting the expanding vision of the trade association and the increasing opportunities and potential in the organic sector, Chapman and Dillon will combine their deep sets of expertise and seasoned perspectives to continue to push organic forward. Organic spinach is an essential ingredient in a successful modern produce department. Numbers from the retail data firm Circana show that organic spinach sales in 2022 totaled a whopping $522.6 million, down less than 1% from 2021. Suja Organic, known for its cold-pressed juice and supplement beverages, is moving into a new segment targeted at athletes and wellness aficionados: ready-to-drink protein shakes. The plant-based drinks contain 16 grams of protein per bottle — derived from hemp, rice, and peas — and contain a blend of almond milk and coconut cream. The new products are available in three flavors: Vanilla Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Coffee Bean. Organic Valley – America’s largest organic farmer-owned dairy cooperative – announced the expansion of its fluid milk portfolio with Organic Valley Family First. New Organic Valley Family First milk has all the goodness of the standard 12 essential nutrients in Organic Valley milks, with added DHA Omega 3 to support brain health. This new milk is meant to be enjoyed by milk lovers of all ages and comes from pasture-raised cows on Organic Valley’s small family farms. Platinum Equity announced the acquisition of Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands from Danone. As the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand, Horizon Organic has been a leader in their category. In 1991, the brand’s milk became the first organic variety available from coast to coast in the United States. The line of products also includes creamers, yogurt, cheese, butter, and more.
Organic Trade Association expands leadership team
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is thrilled to announce the new leadership team of co-CEOs Tom Chapman and Matthew Dillon. Reflecting the expanding vision of the trade association and the increasing opportunities and potential in the organic sector, Chapman and Dillon will combine their deep sets of expertise and seasoned perspectives to continue to push organic forward. https://www.ota.com/news/press-releases/23011
Suja Organic enters protein shakes category
Suja Organic, known for its cold-pressed juice and supplement beverages, is moving into a new segment targeted at athletes and wellness aficionados: ready-to-drink protein shakes. The plant-based drinks contain 16 grams of protein per bottle — derived from hemp, rice, and peas — and contain a blend of almond milk and coconut cream. The new products are available in three flavors: Vanilla Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Coffee Bean.
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Organic Valley Expands Product Portfolio with New Family First Milk Line
Organic Valley – America’s largest organic farmer-owned dairy cooperative – announced the expansion of its fluid milk portfolio with Organic Valley® Family First™. New Organic Valley Family First milk has all the goodness of the standard 12 essential nutrients in Organic Valley milks, with added DHA Omega 3 to support brain health. This new milk is meant to be enjoyed by milk lovers of all ages and comes from pasture-raised cows on Organic Valley’s small family farms.
Platinum Equity to Acquire Horizon Organic, Wallaby from Danone
Platinum Equity announced the acquisition of Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands from Danone las tear. As the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand, Horizon Organic has been a leader in their category. In 1991, the brand’s milk became the first organic variety available from coast to coast in the United States. The line of products also includes creamers, yogurt, cheese, butter, and more.
Nearly 1 in 5 consumers report purchasing organic spinach exclusively
Organic spinach is an essential ingredient in a successful modern produce department.
Numbers from the retail data firm Circana show that organic spinach sales in 2022 totaled a whopping $522.6 million, down less than 1% from 2021.
