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Unlike other label claims, such as “natural” or “regenerative,” “USDA Organic” is the only federally defined and enforced eco-label in the marketplace. It is backed by third-party certification and provides traceability from the farm to the consumer.

MatchaKo contains more than 100 times the number of antioxidants found in ordinary tea and includes an abundance of nutrients and minerals, according to the company.

Trend observers from the Naturally Network and SPINS LLC identify eight key growth areas for 2023.

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) received a record level of funding of more than $1 million from the US Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote US organic products around the world in 2023. The award, totaling $1,011,911 in new funding to the association, is an almost 10% increase from the 2022 levels, and the largest MAP award ever received by OTA. 

GNT, the global supplier of plant-based EXBERRY® colors, explored how today’s consumers see color in the world of food and drink and beyond. The research revealed a powerful new trend shaped by Generation Z’s desire to embrace joy and creativity while staying true to core values.

Featuring small-batched processed and custom-sized whole-leaf grade organic tea sourced from Japan, the new product line builds on the success of Numi’s existing green tea offerings and enables more consumers to discover the distinctive and nuanced flavors of high-quality roasted green teas from Japan.

David Feder, Executive Editor-Technical for Prepared Foods, interviews Allison Rittman, research chef and expert on the art and craft of creating organic foods and beverages.

Solely's Organic Green Banana Fusilli Pasta opens culinary possibilities, all with just one nutritious ingredient. Green Bananas are a good source of fiber, high in iron and potassium, contain no added sugar, and are grain- and gluten-free. 

MANE will present a broad spectrum of savory solutions especially adapted for use by flavor houses and ingredient blenders. It also will demonstrate and explain how sustainability drives its latest new product innovations.

In the expanding nutrition market, perception is key. Consumers want to discover new products that contain appealing clean ingredients with powerful benefits known to fuel vitality, health, and well-being.