Organic sales grew 2x the rate of conventional products in 2024
Sales of organic products accelerated at their fastest pace in four years in 2024, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthful foods and foods that are free from pesticides and certain additives, according to the Organic Trade Association.
The OTA estimated that organic sales were up 5.2% last year, more than doubling the 2.4% pace of conventional grocery sales. Organic food sales totaled $65.4 billion and sales of organic non-food products totaled $6.2 billion, for a combined total of $71.6 billion, according to the OTA’s 2025 Organic Market Report.
What 100% Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Brings to Your Table
It’s no secret that many grocery store dairy sections are filled with more options today. One choice continuing to gain favor with consumers is 100% grass-fed organic dairy. Nutrition, environmental awareness and animal care are some of the leading reasons consumers choose grass-fed dairy products.
Study links organic food consumption to better cognitive function in older adults
Older adults who eat more organic food tend to have better cognitive performance, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition. The researchers also found that organic food consumption was associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment among women, but not among men.
Stonyfield Organic and Ms. Rachel Team Up to Launch “O is for Organic” Program Aimed to Empower Families with Knowledge on the Benefits of Organic, Nutritious Foods and Their Impact on Child Development
Stonyfield Organic, the leading organic yogurt brand, is excited to announce a collaboration with Ms. Rachel, the beloved educator and content creator behind the Ms. Rachel YouTube Channel, to launch the “O is for Organic” program and unveil Stonyfield Organic’s new YoBaby® No Added Sweeteners yogurt pouches. The collaboration will emphasize the importance of nutritious food in fostering children’s development to support their full potential. Together, Stonyfield and Ms. Rachel aim to educate families on the benefits of organic foods and create a brighter, healthier future for the next generation.
Organic grocery store set to open new East Bay location
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening its first Pittsburg location in a couple of months.
The organic grocery store opens on June 27 with a three-day grand opening from June 27 to June 29. On the starting and second days, the first 200 shoppers will take a free reusable bag with samples home. The first 400 will get a free Falcon Farms Floral long-stem rose on the day of the grand opening.
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