Organic Valley and Maple Hill Raise the Grass-Fed Organic Standard, Launch New Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program and Certification Mark

Organic Valley and Maple Hill, leaders in 100% grass-fed organic dairy, today announced the launch of a new, third-party certification that sets the highest possible standards for organic dairy farming and products. Years in the making, the Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program™ and Certification Mark is administered by the Organic Plus Trust Inc. (OPT), a public benefit entity created to advance organic agriculture, and creates a universal definition and verification of grass-fed organic farming standards and products, which is voluntary and open to all. The inaugural products including the Certified Grass-Fed Organic Livestock Program official seal will debut at Natural Products Expo West March 5-9 in Anaheim, California.