Organic Dairy

US organic dairies to get additional $5m through ODMAP

25-Sep-2023 By Teodora Lyubomirova

In a second round of payments, USDA will provide additional assistance to organic dairy producers on top of the $15m that was paid out in the first round.

Stonyfield Organic expands facility to meet growing demand for organic yogurt pouches

25-May-2023 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The US organic yogurt maker says it has experienced double-digit growth on its pouches, which are now sold in more than 75% of grocery stores.

‘Even the largest operators are losing money’: USDA told to provide targeted support for organic dairies

15-Dec-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

As feed prices continue to rise, 28 House and Senate representatives have urged the government to introduce relief measures for struggling organic dairies, or risk the industry’s future. We speak to NODPA executive director Ed Maltby to find out more.

‘Traumatic and devastating’: Organic farmers cope with fallout from Danone exit

25-Aug-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

In August 2021, Danone North America announced it was severing ties with 89 organic dairies from the northeast. DairyReporter speaks to NODPA’s Ed Maltby to find out where the affected farmers stand one year on.

Organic dairy more economically beneficial than conventional dairy – US study

26-Nov-2012 By Mark Astley

The organic dairy industry has for a long time boasted of its nutritional superiority over conventionally-produce dairy products. Now, according to a US study, the organic dairy sector can also lay claim to being more economically beneficial.

US organic dairy standards misleading, expert claims

27-Jun-2007 By Neil Merrett

Some industry standards on dairy products may be misleading
consumers, a US organics expert claims.

Guest article

Is the organic milk glass half full, or half empty?

30-Jan-2007 By Kimberly Lord Stewart

The changing dynamics of the organic dairy industry may have
resulted in different production practices, but these are not
necessarily wrong, and accusations must stop if there is to be any
hope of meeting increasing demand, according...

Organic dairy-rating report sparks fierce debate

24-Mar-2006 By Lorraine Heller

A new report rating the nation's organic dairy brands according to
ethical farming practices has sparked fierce debate in the industry
as it accuses a number of market leaders of "shortchanging
organic consumers."