The Impact of Climate Change on Organic Farming and the Path Forward

In the face of escalating climate change, maintaining a consistent and dependable supply of organic fruits has become a formidable challenge. The volatility of our climate, characterized by extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and increasing overall temperatures, significantly disrupts the cultivation and yield of crops. This unpredictability poses a substantial hurdle for organic companies committed to meeting the growing consumer demand for organic and sustainable products.

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the eagerly anticipated arrival of Easter candy. This festive season brings with it a surge in candy demand, resulting in mind-boggling levels of consumption.

Many people have heard of sommeliers, or wine experts, but have you heard of sensory scientists? Global Organics has a team of trained panelists who conduct sensory evaluations on products such as dark, white, and milk chocolates. Our team’s knowledge of chocolate is extensive and our sensory program is one way we can become your organic chocolate experts. So yes, part of our job is to eat chocolate!

In the heart of Indonesia, where the tropical breeze carries whispers of tradition and the fertile lands of Java cradle a sweet secret, there exists a cultural legacy known as coconut sugar. Referred to as “gula kelapa” in the local tongue, this granulated sweetener has a history dating back to the 17th century and has woven itself into the culinary and cultural heritage of the Indonesian people. Join us on a journey as we delve into the intricate tapestry of coconut sugar, exploring its cultivation, the traditions it encompasses, and the sustainability challenges it faces.

As we approach the imminent deadline of March 19, 2024, for the implementation of the USDA NOP Rule "Strengthening Organic Enforcement" (SOE), we want to ensure that our organic community is well-informed and prepared for the upcoming changes.

The National Organic Program (NOP) has recently introduced the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule. This rule is all about boosting the integrity of the organic supply chain, preventing sneaky organic fraud, and enhancing the traceability of organic ingredients and finished products.

BRUSSELS, 13 MONDAY 2023 – IFOAM Organics Europe warns against the misuse of claims, labels, or communication initiatives about food products, that contribute to greenwashing and hinder the agroecological transition towards sustainable food systems. Claims and labels on packages range from regenerative, local, organic to ecological agriculture. However, not all that glitters is gold, or green in this case, and the increasing use of the term “regenerative agriculture” is a case in point.

At Global Organics, we broadly support organic agriculture, and Regenerative Organic Certification. We appreciate IFOAM's efforts to call out greenwashing risks to our industry.

To read entire press release, IFOAM

As reported in The Washington Post, the USDA moves to crack down on ‘organic’ fraud
— The agency will boost its oversight of organic products in one of the biggest-ever changes to the National Organic Program

Tom Chapman, chief executive of the Organic Trade Association, said the updates represent “the single largest revision to the organic standards since they were published in 1990.” They should go a long way toward boosting confidence in the “organic” label, Chapman said, noting that the move “raises the bar to prevent bad actors at any point in the supply chain.

Continue reading at the Organic Trade Association

Zane Kareem Adams, Co-CEO of Buchi states, "Sugar is an interesting crop because it is very environmentally intensive, not only with growing but also with the harvesting process, and we have struggled a lot to find ways to grow sugar without doing deep detrimental harm to our food system."

After searching for an organic and regenerative supply partner, Buchi landed on Global Organics and verified the supplier through mutual friends. Global Organics partner's with Brazil's Natíve Green Cane Project, which bills itself as the world's largest sustainable agriculture project that is completely carbon neutral.

"We can't actually do well for each other and our planet if we aren't very curious, careful, and mindful about the inputs that we use to make the product, the process, and how our products get to the store.”

Valor Economico

Known throughout Brazil and abroad for its sustainable practices, Natíve Organics, based in Sertaozinho, became the first Brazilian company to achieve the international certification – Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC) for regenerative organic agriculture. The certification, established in 2017, is for food, textiles and personal care ingredients. ROC farms meet the highest standards int the world for soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness...

As one of the largest organic projects in the world, the Native Green Cane Project (our supply partner for organic cane sugar) attracts some noteworthy media attention. We’ve summarized a few of our favorites so you can learn the fascinating story behind Native’s organic cane sugar...