Upholding and pushing forward the standards of organic is what fuels us,” he said. “Doing dairy differently is what keeps us going. Holm said Horizon Organic believes that farming done the right way can drive healthier, more sustainable food communities for the world. Part of the process is the continued ambition to get better – and we’ll continue to work towards raising the bar as the leading organic milk producer.” “We meet rigorous standards of verified performance, transparency and accountability,” he said. “To us, this aligns with our mission to continue pioneering organic forward for the future.”īeing a certified B Corp allows Horizon consumers to have an extra layer of knowledge and confidence when it comes to the milk they put in their glass, Holm continued. “It’s a way of doing business that’s better for workers, communities and the environment – to be a force for good,” Holm said. Launched in the US in 2006, the third-party certification strives to balance purpose and profit. Horizon Organic joined the B Corp community in 2018, as part of Danone North America.ī Corp certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. “We strive to be authentic to our brand values, including the values of organic and sustainable farming, while developing great products that deliver on key nutrients and great taste for consumers,” Holm said. Horizon Organic, as part of Danone North America, is part of the B Corp community, and driven by the company mission to “bring health through food to as many people as possible.” Today, Horizon Organic is the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand in the world, with offerings across organic fluid milk, organic yogurt, cheese, butter, school essentials such as single-serve shelf-stable offerings and more.” “More than 30 years in, our commitment to our people, planet and animals remains strong, and our work to continue pioneering the organic industry forward reflects that. But even during those 12 years before organic was finalized, Horizon was already implementing those soon-to-be organic standards, since its founding in 1991,” said Tyler Holm, president of premium dairy at Danone North America. “To celebrate, Happy the Cow – the star of our logo – rang the bell on the NASDAQ.
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