Special report: The new normal – Natural and organic

Sales of natural and organic food and beverage products in the United States surged nearly 11% to $67.2 billion in 2015, driven by increasing consumer demand for transparency.

Having difficulty viewing this message? View it in a browser. SPECIAL REPORT Forward    |    Subscribe    |     Unsubscribe   The new normal - Natural and organic Sales of natural and organic food and beverage products in the United States surged nearly 11% to $67.2 billion in 2015, driven by increasing consumer demand for transparency.   Organic Valley tapping trends in product development Organic Valley tapping trends in product development Cooperative surpassed $1 billion in sales in 2015.   Organic Valley tapping trends in product development Plum Organics forging into new categories Campbell Soup's baby food business unveils new innovation at Natural Products Expo West.   Four trends driving growth in organic A panel of experts laid out the business case for going organic during a presentation at Natural Products Expo West.   Wal-Mart revamping fresh food strategy Retailer changing how it sources, stocks and sells produce in its U.S. stores.   General Mills doubles down on organic Company expects to have 250,000 organic acres by 2019.   General Mills invests in organic cottage cheese maker Good Culture, which offers such varieties as strawberry chia and sundried tomato, closes on a $2.1 million financing round.   Hain winning with millennials New product launches include BluePrint kombucha, Imagine bone broth and Garden of Eatin' tortilla bowls.   Kellogg confident in Kashi comeback Company planning 'progressive, pioneering innovation' for ailing brand.   General Mills ahead of natural, organic sales goal Investments in Annie's and Epic Provisions are seen as catalysts for greater growth.   WhiteWave broadening its Horizon Organic dairy brand contributed to strong results in fiscal year.   'The U.S. consumer has changed' Report outlines the dramatic changes in how consumers perceive quality, food safety, transparency and much more.   Jelly Belly sees opportunities in organic The company is trying to attract new consumers with the introduction of a certified organic line.   Analyzing organic purchase patterns Study finds Target might have more success with organic cookies while Wal-Mart might fare better with organic strawberries.   Organic field crop production remains low Wheat acreage largest but growth lacking in recent years.   Ardent commits to organic wheat initiative Company hopes to help farmers double U.S. organic wheat acres by 2019.   Flowers Alabama plant going organic Tuscaloosa plant will be dedicated to baking Dave's Killer Bread, Alpine Valley Bread.   ©2016 Sosland Publishing Co. 4801 Main Street, Suite 650 Kansas City, MO 64112 (800) 338-6201