In the third quarter of 2023, organic outpaced conventional produce sales, seeing a 2% increase and a 1.9% rise in volume, according to the latest Organic Produce Performance Report.
The commission says the new direction is “focused on the California brand with an emphasis on targeting and investment efficiencies,” which also included the hiring of an in-house marketing manager.
A recently published white paper has outlined the economic impact, environmental stewardship, research and community investments by strawberry growers across California.
Five $5,000 grants will be given to schools that are bringing awareness to nutrition and exposing students to a wider variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The avocado producer and distributor has mapped out a plan to double its avocado ripening capacity and add mango operations to its distribution center in Dartford, England, by next spring.
According to advocacy groups, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Act seeks to provide needed financial protections that would help avoid bankruptcy, such as the recent case of Lakeside Produce.
