55. Organic Leadership & Climate Action With Katherine DiMatteo, Sustainable Food Trade Association, Climate Collaborative, & Organic Trade Association

55. If you think organic is just a label, you're missing the bigger mission. Organic is about protecting soil, water, air—and building a food system that lasts.  In this episode, I sit down with Katherine DiMatteo, former Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association and leader within IFOAM, the Sustainable Food Trade Association, and the Climate Collaborative. We unpack the history of organic regulation, why standards matter, and how unified global certification protects consumers and farmers alike. We also dive into the Climate Collaborative's nine commitment areas, regenerative agriculture, sustainable packaging, carbon reduction, and why brands must go beyond greenwashing and prove measurable impact. This is about community-driven change—businesses working together to reverse climate change and protect our healthy way of life. Learn how to communicate your sustainability story in a way retailers value. Then explore additional episodes to deepen your category leadership and retail growth strategy. Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session55