It’s been a busy year for the organic industry, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), with record sales in the U.S., intensifying competition for the attention of the increasingly savvy organic consumer, and a dogged debate over what organic really stands for. Officials with the OTA will deliver a timely and important two-day conference program, “All Things Organic,” at the Natural Products Expo East show in Baltimore, MD, on September 17 – 20 to provide critical information to help representatives of the organic industry keep up with the issues having the biggest impact on their bottom lines. The OTA conference, to be held September 18-19, will offer the most up-to-date picture of the state of the organic industry and will also provide a look into the future with discussion centering around innovative approaches that are encouraging more farmers to go organic. It will zero in on the push for a non-GMO label and address whether secondary certifications are necessary or if they just add to consumer confusion The conference will also provide an analysis of recent regulatory changes affecting organic businesses and feature an expert panel to discuss the latest developments in the rapidly growing organic fiber sector. “Every year, OTA’s “All [...]
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