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Organic dairy is up 8% in 2013, but other organic foods, beverages grew more

The $4.9 billion dairy sector grew by 8%, and sales of organic beverages slowed to a 5% growth rate to around $4 billion.

May 26, 2014

The U.S. organic market is experiencing strong expansion, with organic food and farming continuing to gain in popularity, according to the latest Organic Trade Association survey.

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Sales of reduced-fat organic milk rise 12.6% in one year

Organic whole milk sales for June were up 8.2% compared with June last year.

August 26, 2013

Total Organic Milk Products sales for June 2013, 179 million pounds, were up 5.8% from June last year. Organic Whole Milk sales for June 2013, 47 million pounds, were up 8.2% compared with June last year and up 8.9% year-to-date compared with last year.

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One organic processor finds desserts are "a gateway" to other organic products

Oregon Ice Cream has added a frozen yogurt sandwich to its offerings.

May 24, 2013

More consumers are opting for organic products when filling their shopping baskets. Eighty-one percent of parents in the United States purchase organic at least occasionally, according to the 2013 U.S. Families’ Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and Kiwi magazine.

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Kroger extends organic brand, including milk and yogurt, nationwide

. Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic products are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients.

September 24, 2012

The Kroger Co. announced nationwide availability of its new Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands. Dairy categories include milk and yogurt; other categories are salads, dried fruit, sodas, chips and quinoa. Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic products are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients that some customers have said they do not want in their foods. Simple Truth Organic products are certified organic by the USDA.

Organic dairy processor uses low-temperature pasteurization process

Sarah M. Kennedy

June 26, 2012

At its milk processing plant, Alabama’s Organic Dairy Products produces milk and dairy products with a cream top, using a low-temperature pasteurization process.

You say ‘organic,’ I say ‘natural’

Consumers have a variety of reasons for choosing organic or natural dairy products. And some shoppers just don’t know the difference.

April Miller

June 7, 2012

When consumers choose to purchase natural and organic items, 86% buy dairy products, said David Browne, senior analyst at Mintel, a market research firm. Those who buy natural and organic foods and beverages are most likely to purchase eggs (73%), milk (69%), yogurt (67%) and cheese (65%), according to a Mintel report from November 2011.

Flavor trends in Greek yogurt and other cultured dairy foods

April 10, 2012

A trip through a grocer’s dairy case finds Greek yogurt introductions and product extensions. The food is dipped, crunched and frozen. In other cultured dairy product categories, processors either simplify the foods or make them more decadent. No matter the direction, the category is booming.