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年輕且注重健康的消費者正在接受有機食品，OTA調查顯示
Millennials, Gen Z putting high value on organic’s health benefits
February 18, 2025
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華盛頓特區——現在是一個700億美元的市場，有機食品可能已經成熟，但年輕的消費者——包括新手父母和他們的嬰兒——仍然趨之若鶩。根據有機貿易協會（OTA）發布的一項調查，年輕一代——千禧一代和 Z 世代——深刻認同有機食品對個人健康和營養的益處，使他們成為歷代對有機最忠實的消費者。
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The Organic Center tops crowdfunding goal in its fight against citrus disease
TOC is leading the effort to find organic solutions for all growers
September 25, 2014
Thanks to donations ranging from $5 to as large as $5,000, The Organic Center has raised $20,417 through its first-ever crowdfunding drive – easily exceeding its goal of $15,000—as part of a major campaign to fund The Center’s research effort to find organic solutions to a devastating disease threatening the nation’s citrus industry.
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Organic sector praises Canada-Japan deal
September 23, 2014
After intensive discussions between the Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Japan and Canada have agreed on an equivalency in organic products.
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OTA encouraged by FDA revisions to Food Safety Modernization Act
Feedback from the organic sector has a meaningful impact
September 19, 2014
Encouraged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) revised language for its new rules implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Organic Trade Association (OTA) said on Friday that the revisions clearly indicate that FDA listened to the feedback from organic producers and handlers and responded to the unique requirements of the organic system.
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Melissa Hughes of Organic Valley to lead OTA’s Board of Directors
Board members announced at OTA’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore Sept. 17
September 18, 2014
Melissa Hughes of Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative was tapped on Wednesday as the new president of the Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors by fellow Board members.
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Organic leaders assess strategic challenges now and in future
OTA says expanding organic acreage is key issue for next decade
September 18, 2014
The state of the organic industry is thriving, filled with opportunities on a host of fronts but faced with challenges on many, said Organic Trade Association Executive Director and CEO Laura Batcha at the Natural Products Expo East trade show in Baltimore on Thursday.
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New program promotes using organic t-shirts for marketing
OTA members get discount on T-shirts produced using strict organic processing standards
September 16, 2014
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) wants to prove that doing good can be a win-win deal for everyone involved.
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Industry “ambassador” selected for first OTA Member of the Year Award
Steve Crider of Amy’s Kitchen to be honored at OTA Annual Meeting
September 15, 2014
Steve Crider doesn’t see a problem with being outspoken and tenacious, especially when it comes to getting things done in Washington to support the organic food and agriculture movement and to act as advocate and champion for the organic industry.
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State agricultural directors hosted by the Organic Trade Association
OTA stresses role of organic for states
September 12, 2014
Organic Trade Association Executive Director and CEO Laura Batcha told the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Friday that organic farming is in all states, and that state directors of agriculture who care about jobs and vitality should care about organic.
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Millions taking part in “Organic-Palooza,” organic’s first-ever social media festival
Even more consumers are encouraged to participate in the remaining discussions
September 11, 2014
Four days in, nearly 10 million* consumers have either taken part in or been exposed to “Organic-Palooza,” the organic industry’s first-ever social media festival.
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OTA to highlight key organic issues at Natural Products Expo East
Consumer concerns, GMOs, latest trends top OTA’s “All Things Organic” in Baltimore
September 10, 2014
It’s been a busy year for the organic industry. Record sales in the United States, intensifying competition for the attention of the increasingly savvy organic consumer, and a dogged debate over what organic really stands for have meant a very full plate for the organic community.
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