Sales of $9.01 billion in 2023 were one per cent lower than levels a year earlier as industry recovers from pandemic
SASKATOON — The explosive growth in organic sales appears to have come to an end, at least temporarily. Canada’s sales are estimated at $9.01 billion in 2023, a one per cent decline from 2022 levels, according to a new report by the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA). Related stories: • Organic sector launches national action […] Read moreTag Archives Tia Loftsgard
New U.S. organic rules cause headaches for Canadian exporters
A rule change meant to protect the integrity of organic food in the U.S. is causing headaches for Canadian exporters as it nears its enforcement date. The rule, which implements mandates from the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, requires National Organic Program (NOP) certificates for all organic imports, and certification of businesses at more points of […] Read more
Organic sector asks for targets
Industry lobbies government to adopt an organic action plan but concedes it will not happen overnight
WINNIPEG — Organic farming leaders want the federal government to implement a policy similar to Europe, in which 25 percent of farmland is supposed to be organic by 2030. That’s considered an unrealistic target for Canada, considering only three percent of farmland is currently in organic production. As a result, organic leaders are proposing a […] Read more
Bigger and better – bold plans to expand organic
In 2021, Canada was the fifth largest market in the world for organic food and products, as the industry was worth around $9.35 billion. But leaders in Canada’s organic sector aren’t satisfied with that figure. They’re working on a bold plan they say will make the industry stronger, bigger and better. The time is right […] Read more
Grower input wanted on organic standards
The Organic Federation of Canada is accepting submissions on updating the Canadian Organic Standards. Anybody is welcome to make suggestions. Submissions will be grouped by themes, and working groups will be formed by July 30 to hash out what, if any, changes need to be made to the national standard. The new standard is expected […] Read more
