Phil Howard, professor at Michigan State University, has updated his “Who Owns Organic? chart, which shows corporate ownership of organic and natural food brands. The update also shows 21 new organic brand introductions such as Dole Organic, Heinz Organic and Tostitos Organic. Sixteen of the Top 25 food processors in North America now have organic products.
Brands that have remained independent include Organic Valley, Clif Bar, Golden Temple, Alvarado Street Bakery, Nature’s Path, Amy’s Kitchen, Eden Foods and Pacific Natural Foods.