FoodChain ID has acquired Organic Certifiers Inc., one of the first certification bodies accredited in the United States for the USDA National Organic Program. With this acquisition, FoodChain ID and its global entities are now a top five certifier for the USDA National Organic Program by total number of operations, according to the USDA Organic Integrity Database, November 2023.
According to the Organic Trade Association, May 2023, organic food sales in the United States continue to grow, reaching a record value of nearly $62 billion in 2022. Key drivers for growth are consumer interest in sustainability and the health halo of organic products, according to the Organic Trade Association. To meet the market demand, food growers and manufacturers require reliable certification experts versed in the details of organic certification.