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Organic Trade Association and NSF International Announce “HACCP for the Organic Professional” Training
Contact: Angela Jagiello (ajagiello@ota.com; 802-275-3831)
Professional training to educate food safety, operations and certification professionals
about HACCP principles and how they apply to organic operations
(ANN ARBOR, Mich. and BRATTLEBORO, Vt.) – January 30, 2012 – The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and NSF International’s Training and Education Division have announced their offering of a two-day intensive program entitled, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) for the Organic Professional. The workshop is an essential resource for companies committed to maintaining both certified organic and food safety standards.
U.S. organic cotton acreage continues to grow, survey shows
2011 harvest drastically lowered due to drought in Texas
Contact: Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com; 802-275-3820)
BRATTLEBORO, VT (Jan. 26, 2012)— The U.S. organic cotton market continues to grow, encouraged by consumer demand, price premiums, and regulatory shifts that will ease marketing restrictions for organic cotton products, according to the 2010 and Preliminary 2011 U.S. Organic Cotton Production & Marketing Trends report conducted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Consumer-backed effort to label genetically engineered food releases video by FOOD, INC. filmmaker Robert Kenner
Contact: Geri Prado
303-809-0449; geri@justlabelit.org
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Boston, MA (Jan. 18, 2012)—With more than a half-million consumers already on board, a campaign petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to label genetically engineered (GE) food today launched the video “Labels Matter” to garner even more consumer awareness and participation. Encouraging consumers to fight to know what is in their food, the video is the result of collaboration between the Just Label It campaign and filmmaker Robert Kenner.
OTA Board honors Julia Sabin for leadership of the trade association
Contact: Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com; 802-275-3820)
BERKELEY, CA (Jan. 12, 2012)—Julia Sabin of Smucker Natural Foods, who served as President of the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA’s) Board of Directors for the past three years, was honored by her colleagues at the Board’s quarterly meeting and annual retreat held this week here in Berkeley, CA.
Six Myths Busted by Organic in 2011
Organic Trade Association highlights news that defied the old stereotypes this year
Contact: Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com; 802-275-3820)
Brattleboro, VT (Dec. 19, 2011)—Many will remember 2011 for the continued economic troubles, the lead-up to the 2012 presidential election, and unprecedented political demonstrations around the world and in our own backyards. As the year draws to a close, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) examines several myths about organic agriculture that were “busted” this year by researchers, the media and shoppers.
Startling differences in produce pesticide residue levels
Contact: Matthew Holmes, Executive Director, Canada Organic Trade Association (office: 613-482-1717; mobile: 506-260-7537; mholmes@ota.com)
December 8, 2011, OTTAWA—Consumers wishing to avoid chemical pesticide residues in food, water and on farms have a simple choice: organic products, the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) said today. Repeated government samplings in North America and Europe have shown organic produce has much lower pesticides residues when compared to non-organic.
Seventy–eight percent of U.S. families say they purchase organic foods
Consumers vote with their dollars despite economic difficulty
Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com)
Brattleboro, VT (Nov. 2, 2011)—Seventy eight percent – more U.S. families than ever before – say they are choosing organic foods, according to a study published today by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). “In a time when the severity of the economy means making tough choices, it is extremely encouraging to see consumers vote with their values by including quality organic products in their shopping carts,” said Christine Bushway, OTA’s Executive Director and CEO. The finding is one of many contained in OTA’s newly released 2011 U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study. “It’s clear that with more than three-quarters of U.S. families choosing organic, this has moved way beyond a niche market,” Bushway added.
Consumers win the right to know about their food
State of Ohio dropping regulation in face of organic community pressure
Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 31, 2011— The State of Ohio today agreed that it will no longer pursue regulations limiting labeling on organic dairy products. Ohio had attempted to prohibit statements on labels which informed consumers that organic dairy products are produced without antibiotics, pesticides or synthetic hormones. After the Organic Trade Association (OTA) sued the State of Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with consumers’ right to know and gutted the Ohio rule, finding that it was unconstitutional. Ohio has now agreed to abandon the rule rather than trying to revive it, recognizing that the First Amendment allows organic dairy products to proudly state that they are produced in accordance with the organic standards, without the use of synthetic growth hormones, pesticides, or antibiotics.
Organic Week rolls out across Canada
OTTAWA, Oct. 13, 2011 /CNW/ - Canada celebrates the second annual Organic Week from October 15-22, with hundreds of event partners and participating retailers showcasing organic products across the country.
Matthew Holmes of COTA elected to IFOAM World Board
Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com)
OTTAWA, Canada and BRATTLEBORO, VT (Oct. 6, 2011)—Matthew Holmes, Executive Director of the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA), has been elected to the World Board of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). He is the first Canadian to be elected to the World Board. COTA is the exclusive affiliate of the Organic Trade Association (OTA), representing the organic sector in North America.
Organic Trade Association launches Organic Trade Resource Guide website
Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct 5, 2011)—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has unveiled a new Organic Trade Resource Guide website to help facilitate international trade in organic agricultural products. OTA made the announcement in Seoul, South Korea, during the recent International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) World Congress.
JustLabelIt.org Launches Consumer Campaign Calling For the Right to Know What is in Our Food
NEW YORK and DENVER, Oct. 4, 2011 -- A coalition of nearly 400 businesses and organizations dedicated to food safety and consumer rights today called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods, to give consumers the right to know what is in our food.
Matt McLean of Uncle Matt’s Organic to lead OTA Board of Directors
Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com)
Washington, D.C. (Sept. 26)—Matt McLean, president of Uncle Matt’s Organic Inc., has been named the new Board President of the Organic Trade Association (OTA), succeeding Julia Sabin of Smucker Natural Foods Inc. who served as president for the past three years.
Organic sector offers host of activities at Natural Products Expo East
Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com)
BALTIMORE, MD. (Sept. 14, 2011)—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) will provide conference sessions, other educational events, and members-only activities including its Annual Meeting at the upcoming All Things Organic- BioFach America at Natural Products Expo East at the Baltimore Convention Center Sept. 21-24.
International buyers seek U.S. organic products at Baltimore show
Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 6, 2011) – U.S. companies eager to promote their organic products in international markets have the opportunity to do so this September without traveling overseas. This is due to a Reverse Trade and Foreign Buyers’ Mission organized by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) to be held in conjunction with All Things Organic-BioFach America at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, MD.
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