Producers may use the label to self-declare products that are produced with sustainable practices associated with lower greeenhouse gas emissions than those produced by conventional cultivation.
The organic market is still evolving, and marketers are learning the effect of inflation on consumer choices. Still, there is optimism for organic produce’s future, said Dan Davis, vice president of business development.
“Recent efforts to undermine and delay the implementation of the traceability rule would leave consumers at risk when unsafe food enters the marketplace,” said Brian Ronholm, director of food safety at Consumer Reports.
In 2023, Peru shipped avocados to the U.S. from May through October. USDA shipment numbers show that the peak supply of Peruvian fruit arrived in July and August.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based California-based Calavo Growers is celebrating its Peruvian partner, the Viru Group, to commemorate their alliance and milestone anniversaries.
Though Peru is historically one of the strongest origins during summer, the industry has projected a shorter and smaller crop for the 2024 Peruvian season, says Keith Barnard, senior vice president of global sourcing.
