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.
On the occasion of its silver anniversary, the CEO of Organic Valley writes that the co-op is “investing in the next generation of farmer and staff leadership, building our culture and growing our organic mission together.”
Westby Cooperative Creamery urges customers to “take home country goodness.” Sales at the Wisconsin co-op are growing steadily, thanks to contract manufacturing of organic and conventional products, steady demand from foodservice and institutional accounts, and a focus on product development.
Total fluid milk products, which includes organic and non-organic, were down 1.7%.
January 25, 2013
The USDA's AMS service reported this week that total organic milk products sales for November 2012 were 191 million pounds, an increase of 9% from November 2011.
A look at milk, cheese, butter and powder supply and demand.
November 17, 2012
Class I demand continues to be very strong in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, limiting manufacturing milk supplies. California milk output trends continue to indicate steady to slightly higher gains. Processing plants are running at manageable levels and no issues are expected over the Thanksgiving holiday period. Conditions have been ideal for milk production across Arizona and total output is increasing on a weekly basis.
Organic Valley has created a national organic brand of dairy foods, including milk, cheese, yogurt and butter. Owned by a cooperative of organic farmers, Organic Valley is the 2010 Processor of the Year.
Organic Valley has created a national organic brand of dairy foods, including milk, cheese, yogurt and butter. Owned by a cooperative of organic farmers, Organic Valley is the 2010 Processor of the Year.