Press Releases

Organic Valley, the nation’s oldest and largest cooperative of organic family farmers, strongly opposes today’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ruling that food from cloned animals and their offspring is safe.

From May through September, the sun shines its warmest, pasture plants grow the strongest, and cows graze the longest. It’s also the time pasturing cows produce the most delicious and nutrient-dense milk for the finest butter. With the introduction of rich-tasting, cultured Pasture Butter, Organic Valley is celebrating the healthful benefits of organic cows enjoying those lush, green summertime pastures.

Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative, America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers, in recent months has strengthened its “CROPP Cooperative Feed Program” to ensure a long-term, stable source of organic feed for its 1,183 farmer members.

Fast Company magazine announced today that Organic Valley, the nation's largest organic farmers cooperative, is a recipient of the fifth annual Social Capitalist Awards.

A new day is dawning for the bovine sisters of America! Concerned humans nationwide are joining a moooovement called Cows Unite (www.cowsunite.org) that demands pasturing for cows and the end of the use of synthetic hormones and pesticides, antibiotics and genetically modified feed for cattle.

Central to the Cows Unite initiative is the historic "Bovine Bill of Rights," a manifesto to help humans understand the human and bovine benefits of organic dairying practices, and the critical role of family farmers. Declarations include "Cows have the right to graze," and "Cows have the right to just say no to drugs." The full manifesto can be found at www.cowsunite.org, along with information about Cows Unite contests, member kits, calls to action and activities. Site visitors are informed and entertained as they watch bovine videos of the resistance in action and download free Cows Unite posters.

Organic Valley is adding three new varieties to its shelf stable line: Half & Half, Whole and Chocolate Reduced Fat 2%, all in one liter cartons.

It's the first time Organic Valley is offering shelf stable products in one liter packages. They currently offer 1% Lowfat Regular, Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla milks in single serve, 8 oz. containers.

When it's hectic behind the scenes at a deli or restaurant, who has time to slice the cheese? Organic Valley today is announcing it is offering three of its most popular cheeses pre-sliced to restaurants and foodservice providers.

Available in Mild Cheddar, Baby Swiss and Provolone, Organic Valley's pre-sliced cheeses will offer foodservice providers delicious organic convenience and the ability to control slice portions.

Have some Half & Half in halves. Organic Valley’s Half & Half is now available in half-gallon (64 oz.) cartons.

Organic Valley's Half & Half is the nation's most popular certified organic Half & Half of its kind, and is currently available in 16 oz. and 32 oz. varieties.

Organic Valley is helping grocers grow cheese sales by the pound – two pounds actually – with the introduction of its highly popular certified organic Mild and Sharp Cheddars in 2 lb. packages.

"Cheese is the fastest growing organic dairy category in the grocery channel," said John Marin, commercial division sales manager for Organic Valley. "It's been estimated that the organic cheese market will grow by 96 percent by 2010.

Organic Valley farmers from across the United States will be in New York City to support Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival on September 9. Among this group will be Organic Valley's Gen-O Farmers, a new and young generation of organic farmers taking the lead to ensure the future of family farming while producing high quality organic food.

Farm Aid, which will be making its debut in New York, will feature headliners Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds and The Allman Brothers. Organizers plan to serve 100 percent local, organic, humanely-raised and family-farmed food at the festival - a first for a major concert event. Organic Valley farmers, including 16 Gen-O Farmers, will be there to show their support through in-person appearances, product donation, and education about organic agriculture and Organic Valley's mission to save America's family farms.