Natracare, a leading provider of plastic-free period products made with certified organic cotton, proudly announces that its COSMOS Organic Certified Cleansing Makeup Remover Wipes have received certification from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The EWG certification is the most recent award touting Natracare’s dedication to producing products that meet the highest standards for health and environmental impact. Organic production allows producers and processors to hold a unique position in the marketplace and take home a greater share of the food dollar. But before crops can be certified organic, farmers must carefully manage their land without using prohibited inputs like synthetic pesticides for 3 years. During this transition period and the first years after certification, farmers often face many technical and market challenges. USDA recognizes how critical organic agriculture is to our nation’s economy and how it can better support farmers in transition from conventional to organic. The global organic farming area increased by over 20 million hectares in 2022, reaching 96 million hectares. The number of organic producers also saw a significant rise, surpassing 4.5 million. Published by FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International, the new edition of the statistical yearbook “The World of Organic Agriculture” shows that the sales of organic food reached nearly 135 billion euros in 2022. The Painterland sisters are scaling their organic brand along with the demand for organic products. What started off as an effort to save their family’s dairy has now grown into Painterland Sisters. Sisters Hayley and Stephanie Painter began peddling 14,000 sample cups of Icelandic, organic skyr yogurt around their community in a beat-up red Subaru to local grocers and neighbors. But the sisters soon realized they had too much product to stay local and gained national recognition. The sisters began planning the business in 2018, launched the brand in 2020 and sold its first cup of yogurt in March 2022. Once Upon a Farm, the leading childhood nutrition brand, announced its exciting expansion into the baby and toddler pantry snack category. Bringing their commitment to high-quality, nutritious, and delicious food to an expanded audience, Once Upon a Farm will add three new snack lines, each with three distinct recipes to its portfolio of organic, non-GMO project verified and no-added-sugar products beginning March 2024: Fruit & Veggie Puffs, Coconut Melts, and Tractor Wheels™ Toddler Soft-Baked Bars.
Natracare’s Organic Cleansing Makeup Remover Wipes Achieve Environmental Working Group (EWG) Certification
Natracare, a leading provider of plastic-free period products made with certified organic cotton, proudly announces that its COSMOS Organic Certified Cleansing Makeup Remover Wipes have received certification from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The EWG certification is the most recent award touting Natracare’s dedication to producing products that meet the highest standards for health and environmental impact.
USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative in Action
USDA recognizes how critical organic agriculture is to our nation’s economy. We also recognize the challenges producers can face transitioning to organic. Organic production allows producers and processors to hold a unique position in the marketplace and take home a greater share of the food dollar. But before crops can be certified organic, farmers must carefully manage their land without using prohibited inputs like synthetic pesticides for 3 years. During this transition period and the first years after certification, farmers often face many technical and market challenges.
https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2024/02/08/usdas-organic-transition-initiative-action
Painterland Sisters scaling organic skyr brand
What started off as an effort to save their family’s dairy has now grown into Painterland Sisters. Sisters Hayley and Stephanie Painter began peddling 14,000 sample cups of Icelandic, organic skyr yogurt around their community in a beat-up red Subaru to local grocers and neighbors. But the sisters soon realized they had too much product to stay local and gained national recognition. The sisters began planning the business in 2018, launched the brand in 2020 and sold its first cup of yogurt in March 2022.
https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/25538-painterland-sisters-scaling-organic-skyr-brand
Global organic area grows more than ever before and reaches 96 million hectares
The global organic farming area increased by over 20 million hectares in 2022, reaching 96 million hectares. The number of organic producers also saw a significant rise, surpassing 4.5 million. Published by FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International, the new edition of the statistical yearbook “The World of Organic Agriculture” shows that the sales of organic food reached nearly 135 billion euros in 2022.
https://www.bioecoactual.com/en/2024/02/13/global-organic-area-reaches-96-millon-hectares/
Where Good Eaters Grow – Once Upon a Farm Continues to Raise Industry Standards With New Line of Organic Baby & Toddler Pantry Snacks
Once Upon a Farm, the leading childhood nutrition brand, today announced its exciting expansion into the baby and toddler pantry snack category. Bringing their commitment to high-quality, nutritious, and delicious food to an expanded audience, Once Upon a Farm will add three new snack lines, each with three distinct recipes to its portfolio of organic, non-GMO project verified and no-added-sugar products beginning March 2024: Fruit & Veggie Puffs, Coconut Melts, and Tractor Wheels™ Toddler Soft-Baked Bars.
