Organic Insider Newsletter Archive

Devastating funding cuts for organic programs top the list.

Greater testing, transparency and traceability will be important themes in the year ahead.

The grower group lawsuit and California defining "regenerative" top the list.

The industry has done a very poor job of communicating to consumers what organic means.

A consistent theme is that the USDA organic seal is falling short.

Along with continuing supply chain challenges, closer relationships with both farmers and employees top the list for organic this year.

Organic industry executives give their take on organic food consumption, healthy eating and in-person shopping for the remainder of 2021.

Organic industry CEOs give their take on what is ahead for 2021.

With online shopping more important than ever, 3D virtual shopping technology can be of tremendous benefit to organic brands.

CEOs and executive directors of various organic-related non-profits discuss what is on their agenda as 2020 begins.

The 2019 U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends report highlights where the organic industry is falling short but also points out marketing opportunities for brands.

We take a look at Nielsen's report of the U.S. organic food market and discuss how brands can effectively use this data to expand their market share.

I asked a handful of organic food CEOs what they are thinking about for 2019 and here is what they had to say.

In our final Organic Insider of the year, we take a look at the top organic food trends for 2019.

With Halloween right around the corner, we take a look at key trends in the organic candy industry and how this sector is expected to evolve.

In 2018, transparency, plant-based innovation and partnerships will be a few of the emerging trends in the organic food sector.

Despite the fact that organic is more popular than ever, the industry is going through tremendous change. Whether it is continued consolidation, a new administration overseeing the National Organic Program or different power-players emerging, here are the key stories to watch out for in the next 12 months.

What the box, bottle, bowl, bag, wrapper or pouch looks like and feels like plays a critical role in building brand loyalty, and organic companies should never underestimate just how attached consumers become to a brand’s packaging. Becky Nelson, who works with many of top brands in the industry at Bex Brands, gives her take on best practices,...

The Food Marketing Institute recently released its 2017 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report, and after surveying more than 2,000 adults, it compiled some fascinating information about where they shop, how they shop, and what they value the most. Let's just say that the organic industry has A LOT of work left to do.

Known as one of the most revered ancient herbs in Ayurveda and referred to as the “Indian ginseng”, ashwagandha is really starting to take hold in the organic industry, and it has become quite noticeable how often brands are using it in their products. Wanting to get more insight into this herb, particularly from a marketing standpoint, I...

When I analyze two sets of predictions for what we'll be seeing in 2017, two particular words come to mind. I discuss what these words are and how they will impact organic food products and companies in the year ahead.

As we are about to enter a new year and with a new president, I take a look at the five key issues facing the organic industry in 2017.