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Wolf & Associates Celebrates its 30 Years of Service to the Organic Industry With Launch of Two New Consulting Initiatives

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Wolf & Associates - The Organic Specialists

An organic industry pioneer and leader for 30 years, Wolf & Associates today announced its expanded team and offerings as cause for celebrating the firm’s next 30 years. W&A’s “Watchdog” services are designed to help organic brands and businesses stay compliant, resilient, and ahead of change. Watchdog is “always on duty” and offers flexible, on-call support, while our new Marketing & Branding division is available to help companies elevate their presence in the market with strategic marketing and branding.

Standing at a Crossroads of Legacy and Leadership

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Wolf & Associates has been privileged to be an instigator and steward, walking alongside the evolving organic community for many years. The modern organic movement was born during a key moment with a defiant spirit and a commitment to improving the world.

Read on as Bill Wolf and John Foster share their thoughts about the direction of the organic community at this critical time.

SOE webinar | Canada Changes Rules | Dr. Tucker Returns

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"When the sun is shining, I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome." ~Wilma Rudolph

It’s a busy month if you have Canadian business partners—proposed changes in the Canadian Organic Standards are up for review and open to public comment, and Canadian importers face some new requirements. June also brings the return of Dr. Jennifer Tucker to the National Organic Program, and new reports about New Zealand, the state of organic seeds, and how no-till fits with regenerative agriculture. Meet our team member Joe Dickson, too.

No More Pet Food Standards? | Imports Up | Acres Down

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The regulatory landscape is changing again—USDA proposes rescinding the long-sought for pet food and mushroom standards. Research results are rolling in—learn more about the organic market tin North America, why organic strawberries are so delicious, and how US organic acreage is changing. Meet this month’s featured Associate, Mark King. All this, and more news for the organic community.

Standards Delay | New NOP Leaders | Who Trusts Organic?

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As California moves toward a definition of regenerative agriculture and private standards for “ultra-processed” firm up, organic mushroom and pet food standards implementation is delayed. We also take a look at risk-based residue testing options, and introduce our Associate Kelly Abbot. Plus, other key happenings in these fast-moving times.

New: Rules, Standards, Analysis, and NOSB Members

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Welcoming 2025, and the many changes ahead, our President’s message offers perspective from recent work with clients in the organic sector. New rules for organic mushroom production and organic pet foods are now in place. Canada plans revisions to its standards, and the NOSB has new members. Read one for more about what’s coming this year.

Coffee and Carbon | New Year, New Job | More Organic Milk for Kids

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Our December news looks at carbon emissions on coffee farms, how long it takes farm plant biodiversity to recover, and a new survey about familiarity with regenerative agriculture. If you’d like a new job in the new year, several excellent organizations are hiring. In addition, there’s good news about organic milk for school children.

Label Changes Coming? | Early Look at NOSB | GenZ Wants Good Food

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Label Changes Coming? | Early Look at NOSB | GenZ Wants Good Food

Curious about key decisions at the National Organic Standards Board? We sum it up for you here (and in our wrap-up issue available exclusively to newsletter subscribers). Labels are getting some attention in Europe and California, and that may spell big changes for packaged goods makers. Plus, there’s some new research on: what GenZ shoppers look for when they are food shopping; what’s happening in the Ontario, Canada organic market; U.S. Organic cotton production, and more.