Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers LLC unveiled an Easy Pallet Display this fall for its Artisan Organics apples, said Brianna Shales, communications manager.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Pete’s Living Greens, formerly known as Hollandia Produce, has introduced organic red butter lettuce and organic spring lettuce, according to a news release.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Monterey Mushrooms has expanded its capacity to meet demand as the number of natural and organic retail outlets expands, said Mike O’Brien, vice president of sales and marketing.
As part of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint Lakeside Organic Gardens will transition from wax corrugated boxes to 100% recycled plastic boxes this spring, said Marliese Ward, creative marketing manager.
Los Angeles-based 4Earth Farms has responded to consumer research by making a “soft branded packaging change,” said Mark Munger, vice president of sales and marketing.
Organic Generation — The Next Era is the theme of the annual meeting and conference of Santa Cruz-based California Certified Organic Farmers, set for Fresno, Calif., on Feb. 26-27.
Watermelon radishes, proprietary apple varieties and snack-size veggies are just a few of the latest offerings available from innovative organic produce grower-shippers.
The organic produce industry has a lot to be thankful for since President Donald Trump signed the latest farm bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, on Dec. 20.
Organic fruits and vegetables typically have failed to make a significant inroad to the foodservice segment, but there are a few exceptions, and some suppliers are optimistic about future foodservice business.
Spurred by a trend toward healthful eating, among millennials and others, demand for organically grown fruits and vegetables seems to be spreading throughout the U.S. and Canada.
