Latest News From Organic Produce

Organic produce sales have been inching upward annually for years, and no one in the industry seems to know when that growth will plateau.

The organic produce category continues to show significant growth.

Check out business updates from companies featured in The Packer's recent Organic Produce marketing profile.

Organic produce marketers generally agree that demand typically outpaces supply in the category, but they also note that overproduction does occur on occasion.

Chelan, Wash.-based fruit grower-shipper Chelan Fresh reports 100% year-over-year growth in its organic program in 2017, thanks to its deal with Columbia Valley Fruit.

Organics typically account for a relatively small part of sweet potato growers’ business, but they say the segment continues to grow.

Organic produce sales heat up as temperatures fall, marketers say.

The marriage of Amazon and Whole Foods is a big break for the organics category, marketers and analysts say.

Organic consumption is spiking in Canada, according to a report from the Canada Organic Trade Association.

In no small way, fresh produce has opened up entire stores to organics, according to a new report from The Nielsen Co.

Attendees will hear about the latest consumer trends on organic produce at retail at the Fresh Trends Quiz Show Organic Edition Jan. 26 at GOPEX.

Do hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics fit into the organic category? U.S. regulators appear poised to answer that long-debated question, and their ruling could shake up the organics business.

Organics continue to roll up sales gains in the produce category. According to numbers from The Nielsen Co., organic produce grew 9% in dollars year-over-year and represented a 10% share of total produce as of Aug. 26.

Business updates on companies featured in The Packer's Organic Produce section.

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