OTA Organic Report Spring 2022

Spring 2022 ORGANIC REPORT 56 New Products ORGANIC STAPLES Known for its organic Tulsi teas and infusions, Organic India has now forayed into offering organic staples, launching rice, pulses, jaggery, and a variety of spices including certified organic black pepper. This is in response to growing consumer demand for healthy organic products due to the pandemic and putting a supply chain and distribution in place (organicindiausa.com). BABY BAKING MIXES Happy Family Organics has launched Happy Baby® Made Simple™ Baking Mixes product line made with 100% whole grains, zero added sugar, and designed to help support brain development. They are available in two options: Pancakes & Waffle Mix and Apple Carrot & Cinnamon Muffin Mix (happyfamilyorganics.com). ORGANIC CULINARY HERBS Duncan Family Farms®, a leading grower of baby leaf items, has introduced a certified organic packaged herb line to be available year-round. It includes basil, Thai basil, bay leaves, chervil, chives, dill, edible flowers, lemongrass, marjoram, mint, oregano, poultry bouquet, rosemary, sage, savory, sorrel, tarragon, and thyme. These are is available for retail and foodservice (duncanfamilyfarms.com). DO GOOD DOG™ Applegate’s latest evolution of the hot dog is called the Do Good Dog™ hot dog, the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised on verified regenerative U.S. grassland. It is sourced from SunFed Ranch in Northern California and carries the Savory Institute’s Land to Market Seal, the world’s first regenerative sourcing verification (applegate.com). CANDY CANE LIP BALM Eco Lips has added Candy Cane Organic Lip Balm featuring peppermint that gives it a sweet minty flavor. The balm is made with certified organic beeswax combined with Fair Trade Certified coconut oil. The products come in the brand’s revolutionary Plant Pod, a patented 100% plastic-free plant-based packaging that looks and acts like a regular tube (ecolips.com). SEASONED GROUND BEEF Organic Valley’s Organic Prairie brand has debuted three blends of seasoned organic ground beef: Fiesta Blend, Italian Style, and Sweet Sloppy Joe. The organic beef is sourced from pasture-raised beef cattle raised without artificial pesticides, fertilizes, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, GMOs, or other synthetic contaminants (organicprairie.com). REGENERATIVE SUGAR Global Organics now offers its partner Native’s first Regenerative Organic Certified™ sugar. This product is certified organic to the National Organic Program’s standards, as well as recognized for meeting Regenerative Organic agriculture requirements such as increasing soil organic matter and sequestering carbon, ensures ethical treatment of animals and fair conditions for farmers and workers (global-organics.com). KEY LIME PIE SEASONING Fuchs North America has introduced its certified organic Key Lime Pie Seasoning. Made with organic cane sugar, organic honey, organic lime juice, organic lemon juice, and other organic natural flavors, the bright and tangy flavor transports consumers to a warm, sunny day. The seasoning was made for donuts but can easily be translated to a snack seasoning. Visit www.fuchsna.com for the recipe or to request samples. PROMOTIONAL ORGANIC TEES Change Your Food—Change Your Life has created a T-Shirt Collection of 100% organic cotton grown and sewn in the United States. Get your shirt on www.organiceatme.com. GOURMET VEGGIE DIPS Jonathan Sprouts™ has introduced four gourmet organic sprout infused chickpea veggie dips. They are wheatgrass jalapeño cilantro veggie dip, broccoli sprout lemon zest veggie dip, green pea shoot protein veggie dip, and original alfalfa sprout veggie dip ( jonathansprouts.com). ORGANIC FLAVORS & EXTRACTS Firmenich continues to add to its range of organic certified flavors and extracts. These certified organic solutions start with responsible and sustainable sourcing. Its expanded portfolio offers an array of products suitable for beverage, sweet, and savory applications (firmenich.com/taste-and-beyond). READY-TO-BAKE MEALS Daily Harvest has launched Harvest Bakes, a collection of ready-to-bake meals or shareable sides. These satisfying dishes are built on organic vegetables, whole grains, and legumes—and always without any synthetic chemicals or artificial ingredients. The line launched with four options delivered in recyclable packaging: Cremini and Smoked Paprika Ropa Vieja, Chickpea and Coconut Curry, Gigante Bean and Artichoke Olio, and Squash and Wild Rich Gratin (dailyharvest.com). Organic Trade Association member companies may submit their New Product listings for free to Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com).

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