NOVEMBER 20246EDITORIALNOVEMBER - 07 - 2024, Vol - 05, Issue - 24 (ISSN 2836-1989)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizerManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2024 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacRosalind JacobsStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@ foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsEmbracing a healthier lifestyle with Organic FoodDriven by heightened consumer interest in health, sustainability, and animal welfare, Canada's organic food market has grown substantially in recent years. As consumer demand grows, more farmers are likely to adopt organic farming practices. While crops raised through these practices typically rely on natural fertilizers like manure to stimulate plant growth, animals are raised with organic feed, free from synthetic chemicals. Food produced through these methods provides higher nutrition and antioxidants while also promoting soil health and biodiversity.These benefits further increase the demand for organically produced food, driving Canadian producers and retailers to innovate by integrating technology like precision agriculture and blockchain into organic farming practices. The organic food sector can achieve significant growth and success by supporting these industry innovations, creating consumer awareness, and implementing supportive government policies. A prominent initiative that has contributed to this growth is the community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. Through this approach, consumers collaborate with farmers to pre-purchase harvest, providing stable income to the farmer and fresh, locally produced organic food to the consumer. Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and meat are among the most popular organic foods purchased in Canada. The Canadian Organic Standards, which have been in effect since 2009, strictly regulate these products. By maintaining compliance with these standards, producers ensure their products meet safety and quality requirements, fostering consumer trust. The edition, Organic Food 2024, features the expert perspectives of Ashley McKeon, Director of Global Regenerative Agriculture, Cargill and Reynaldo Romero, Quality Assurance Manager, Fresh Express.These esteemed individuals share their invaluable insights regarding the developments and challenges within the sector, along with the possible solutions. We hope the insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.Let us know your thoughts.Celestial Jordan
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