Organic Trade Association Press Releases

• Published on January 30, 2012 - 15:11 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on January 18, 2012 - 20:12 GMT

  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 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) …

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• Published on January 17, 2012 - 16:10 GMT

  Just Label It press invite

  Contact: Sue McGovern 781-648-7157; suemcgovern@comcast.net MEDIA INVITATION Preview Video by Food, Inc. Filmmaker Robert Kenner Video gives voice to three women who want the right to know what is in their food Please join the national …

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• Published on January 12, 2012 - 18:12 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on December 19, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on December 9, 2011 - 15:13 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on November 2, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on October 31, 2011 - 18:13 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on October 13, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

  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. Whether you're a farmer, a food …

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• Published on October 6, 2011 - 18:13 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on October 5, 2011 - 15:13 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on September 6, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

  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 …

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• Published on July 26, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

  Canadian organic sector celebrates trade deal with Europe

  OTTAWA, Canada (July 5, 2011) –Canada and the European Union have reached an historic agreement to recognize each other's organic standards and laws, after nearly four years of formal negotiation. This is the world's second such agreement. In …

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• Published on June 30, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

  Canada’s Organic Rules in Full Force

  For more information, contact: Matthew Holmes, Executive Director Canada Organic Trade Association Office: 613-482-1717; Mobile: 506-260-7537 ( mholmes@ota.com ) www.ota-canada.ca OTTAWA, Canada (June 30, 2011) -- Canada’s Organic Products …

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• Published on June 7, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

  USDA OK’s Organic Textile Labeling Including GOTS

  USDA policy memo confirms U.S.-based companies can claim their textile products are “organic” if GOTS-certified Contact: Sandra Marquardt, ( 301-592-0077; smarquardt@onthemarkpr.com ) BRATTLEBORO, VT (June 7, 2011) – The Organic Trade …

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• Published on June 7, 2011 - 14:10 GMT

  Got GOTS?

  Invitation to the Global Organic Textile Standard Seminar in New York City June 28, 2011 Dear Friend of Organic Fiber, The International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS IWG) invites you to a seminar about the organic …

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• Published on May 26, 2011 - 16:13 GMT

  Organic Trade Association celebrates support from 2011 Annual Fund contributors

  Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com ) BRATTLEBORO, VT (May 26, 2011)—The Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) 2011 Annual Fund campaign, which grew by nearly 25 percent this year, reached a new record to help fund OTA’s …

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• Published on May 18, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

  Nominations sought for prestigious Organic Leadership Awards

  Deadline for submissions is May 27 Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com ) BRATTLEBORO, VT (May 18, 2011)—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is currently seeking nominations for its prestigious Organic Leadership Awards. …

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• Published on March 29, 2011 - 14:16 GMT

  Sold-out OTA Policy Conference features Ag Secretary Vilsack and bipartisan Congressional contingent

  Organic sector members, farmers to CEOs, hit the Hill April 6 & 7 Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com ) WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29, 2011)—Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Members of Congress from both sides of …

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• Published on March 29, 2011 - 14:12 GMT

  Organic foods offer alternative to foods containing food dyes, pesticides linked to raising children’s risk of ADHD

  FDA advisory committee meets this week to weigh scientific evidence around food dyes Contact: Barbara Haumann (802-275-3820; bhaumann@ota.com ) WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29, 2011)—The Organic Trade Association (OTA) encourages consumers who wish …

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