Global Organics Articles

Quality & Certifications

• Global Organics’ In-House Sensory Panel: Enhancing Product Quality and Consumer Satisfaction

  02.14.2024 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Chocolate & Cocoa, Coconut, Quality & Certifications

  
  

  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!

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• Strengthening Organic Enforcement: What You Need to Know

  01.05.2024 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Quality & Certifications, Company News

  
  

  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.

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• Industry Updates - Natíve Recognized as First Regenerative Organic Certified Sugar ProducerFood Technology Magazine

  02.25.2022 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Cane Sugar & Sweeteners, Organic & Sustainability, Quality & Certifications, News

  
  

  Food Technology Magazine

  In this industry update from IFT's Food Technology magazine, our longtime partner and organic cane sugar supplier, Natíve, is recognized for becoming the first Regenerative Organic Certified™ sugar producer. Regenerative Organic Certification was created to leverage and bring together existing high-bar certifications for environmental protection, animal welfare and fair trade. This new certification resonated strongly with Natíve because it encompassed so many of the practices they have innovated over the years.

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• Certified Organic Flavors Requirements: What You Need To Know

  07.28.2021 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Organic & Sustainability, Quality & Certifications, Company News

  In December 2019, The National Organic Program finalized their ruling that amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The rule now dictates that certified organic flavors must be used in organic products when commercially available. What does that mean for manufacturers? Here’s a breakdown of the terminology, the ruling, its requirements and how those can be met:

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• COVID-19 and Our Supply Chain

  04.02.2020 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Quality & Certifications

  During this COVID-19 crisis, things are changing day by day, sometimes hour by hour!  Despite the challenges, we continue to supply our customers throughout North America and Europe...

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• Organic Fraud Prevention

  04.23.2019 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Organic & Sustainability, Quality & Certifications

  The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently launched Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions, an industry-wide program aimed at strengthening the integrity of the organic supply chain. The program requires training, organic fraud vulnerability assessments and the development of organic fraud prevention plans.

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• 4 Categories of Organic Product Labels

  03.29.2016 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Organic & Sustainability, Quality & Certifications

  Use of the word “organic" is regulated in the United States and is backed by federal standards so product labeling is strictly controlled. The word cannot appear on packaging without certification according to requirements set up by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) and monitored by the National Organic Program (NOP). Once certified, there are four different categories of organic products that can be marketed to consumers...

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• NATIVE Organic Cane Sugar is now available Fair for Life

  11.23.2015 | Author: Global Organics | Category: Cane Sugar & Sweeteners, Quality & Certifications

  We’re happy to announce the availability of Fair for Life organic sugar from our cane sugar supplier, the Native Green Cane Project. According to Mintel, 63% of U.S. adults agree that ethical issues are becoming more important and 58% agree that buying ethically produced products makes them feel good...

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