California leads the nation in organic agricultural production, accounting for more than $14 billion in organic sales and 36% of the U.S. organic market in 2021. Yet research has lagged behind the exponential growth of organic farming in the state. Now that trend may be changing, thanks to an increasing focus on supporting organic studies and information sharing. As the organic sector continues to grow, consumer interest is moving beyond what they put in their bodies to encompass what they put on their bodies. As consumers increasingly scrutinize the ingredients in personal care products and how these products are made, many ubiquitous products on drugstore shelves no longer cut it. Brands and retailers need to know—and explain to consumers—the difference in organic rules for personal care products. U.S. natural organic retailers had strong growth this year in six of the eight U.S. retail channels we track in the Retail Insights Universe. Only pharmacy chains, independent pharmacies, and vitamin chains suffered sales declines. Natural organic retail sales reached $103.6 billion, up $4.3 billion from last year’s $99.3 billion, a 4.38% increase. Altogether, natural organics make up 10.13% of the $1.023 trillion we are estimating for total U.S. food-store sales. North Carolina reported 335 certified organic farms in 2021, a 4% decline since 2019. But nationally, organic foods are hot, with consistent sales growth that has doubled in the last ten years. Despite increasing consumer demand and the expected 15-50% price premiums, fewer NC farm acres are transitioning to organic production The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program is defined by small updates. That changes in March, when the wide-sweeping amendments known as Strengthening Organic Enforcement and Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Rule will become enforceable.
As organic sector thrives, research seeks to catch up
California leads the nation in organic agricultural production, accounting for more than $14 billion in organic sales and 36% of the U.S. organic market in 2021. Yet research has lagged behind the exponential growth of organic farming in the state. Now that trend may be changing, thanks to an increasing focus on supporting organic studies and information sharing.
Organic in the personal care space: Regulatory differences
As the organic sector continues to grow, consumer interest is moving beyond what they put in their bodies to encompass what they put on their bodies. As consumers increasingly scrutinize the ingredients in personal care products and how these products are made, many ubiquitous products on drugstore shelves no longer cut it. Brands and retailers need to know—and explain to consumers—the difference in organic rules for personal care products.
https://www.newhope.com/regulatory/organic-personal-care-regulatory-differences
Retail Universe for U.S. Premium Natural Organic Food, Supplement, and Personal Care Sales
U.S. natural organic retailers had strong growth this year in six of the eight U.S. retail channels we track in the Retail Insights® Universe. Only pharmacy chains, independent pharmacies, and vitamin chains suffered sales declines. Natural organic retail sales reached $103.6 billion, up $4.3 billion from last year’s $99.3 billion, a 4.38% increase. Altogether, natural organics make up 10.13% of the $1.023 trillion we are estimating for total U.S. food-store sales.
Organic Accelerator: New Study Investigates Grazing Living Mulches for Soil Health
North Carolina reported 335 certified organic farms in 2021, a 4% decline since 2019. But nationally, organic foods are hot, with consistent sales growth that has doubled in the last ten years. Despite increasing consumer demand and the expected 15-50% price premiums, fewer NC farm acres are transitioning to organic production.
USDA Organic changes are coming. What will it mean for farmers and consumers?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program is defined by small updates. That changes in March, when the wide-sweeping amendments known as Strengthening Organic Enforcement and Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Rule will become enforceable.
https://www.fooddive.com/news/usda-organic-changes-underway-what-it-means-for-farmers-and-consumers/706886/
