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Article: Horizon Organic Applauds the First Anniversary of the USDA's National Organic Program; Dramatic Company and Industry Growth Reflect Mainstream Adoption of Organic Lifestyle.
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- October 16, 2003
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As the first anniversary of the implementation of the National Organic Standards draws near, Horizon Organic , America's leading organic food brand, credits the US Department of Agriculture for dramatically impacting the organic industry. The anniversary marks significant changes in all aspects of the industry, ultimately reflecting the growing popularity of organic products.
Developed through the cooperation of lawmakers, regulators and the organic food industry and implemented on October 21, 2002, the National Organic Program sets forth a uniform set of federal standards and definitions for organic food products. Among other things, the standards share Horizon ...