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Global Organic Market

According to a new report, the demand for organic food & beverages was valued at $70.70 billion in 2012.
October 24, 2013
North America dominated the market and accounted for over 48% of the global demand in 2012.
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Simpler Spreads

Unilever USA announced the introduction of two new spreads – I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Deliciously Simple and Country Crock Simply Delicious.
October 22, 2013
The new products are the company's first spreads to feature simplified recipes.
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Annie's Names CFO

Annie's Inc. announced the appointment of Zahir Ibrahim as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer.
October 22, 2013
He will be based in the company's Berkeley headquarters and will report directly to John Foraker, chief executive officer of Annie's.
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Targeting Organic Consumers

A paper by Washington State University College of Business researchers aims to help advertisers more effectively target the fast-growing organic food market.
October 21, 2013
The authors believe organic purchases are borne of both personal and environmental concerns in tandem.
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Virginia Dare and Sustainability

Virginia Dare and its new partner have announced a new dual strategy to improve the sustainability of Madagascar’s vanilla market.
October 3, 2013
A primary objective is to enable farmers to properly cure their own green, or raw, vanilla such that they can earn the much needed extra revenue associated with this value added activity.
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Energy Bar with Dessert Flavor

CLIF Bar introduces its newest seasonal flavor, Pecan Pie.
September 27, 2013

Made with organic ingredients specifically chosen by athletes and foodies in the CLIF Kitchen, the recipe promises nutrition for sustained energy.


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Whole Grains in Entrees

Lundberg Family Farms announces the launch of a new kind of rice entrée.
September 25, 2013
Available in 11 varieties, Lundberg’s Organic Whole Grain Rice and Seasoning Mixes offer convenience to the health-conscious consumer looking for an organic option.
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GMO Popularity

Packaged Facts estimates that non-GMO food and beverage sales in the U.S. will be approximately $178 billion in 2013.
September 23, 2013
Furthermore, Packaged Facts projects that by 2017 non-GMO products will make up around 30% of total food and beverage sales, with a value of about $264 billion.
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Natural Selection

The 2013 edition of Natural Products Expo West saw record numbers of attendees and visitors, but the real news was the varied assortment of new, cutting-edge foods and beverages.
William A. Roberts, Jr.
September 19, 2013
This year’s Natural Products Expo West registered record numbers of both attendees and exhibitors.
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Survey: Consumers Seeking Fresh

Release -- DSM has published results of a consumer survey revealing that urban consumers buying pre-prepared foods are seeking fresh, natural flavors.
September 12, 2013
Survey data show that more than half (55%) believe a "fresh or natural" flavor is what makes the food they buy taste delicious.
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