Organic is a vital part of the US food system," wrote the USDA spokesperson. "Any time an industry grows, and there are new financial opportunities, there are also opportunities for fraud. The USDA organic regulations are not industry or product-specific. To better protect the industry, certified operations, and consumers and prevent fraud in the supply chain, USDA requires organic certification of most businesses in organic trade, including wine importers."
The organic landscape is changing for the better and I love to see the integrity of the US standards being implemented. Whether this is exactly how the process should evolve, we are not sure. But certainly, there needs to be processes in place to not dilute the word organic. Certified organic in the US is quite possibly the most stringent in the world and these are keeping organic in place buy shopping only labeled Certified Organic.
As a certified organic farmer and wine producer, we appreciate the structure strength of the processes in place. There are brands and companies out there promoting organic wines and other products, that are not certified organic, that do not contain the seal or label of organic certification. It's time for transparency so consumers can better understand when it says organic, it is certified organic, from soil to bottle. Know your farmer, know your wines.
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Organic fresh produce is shaping the future of the industry, but ensuring transparency and compliance is just as crucial as quality. Excited to explore innovations in both organic farming and digital transparency at #FL25! See you in Berlin!✨