Grower-shippers of organic produce appear to be surviving, if not thriving, despite such challenges as inflationary pressures, supply shortages and skyrocketing labor costs.
Topics addressed by the proposed rule for mushrooms include sourcing of substrate and spawn in organic mushroom production and composting requirements for organic mushroom production.
Alex Kalausich, produce lead for the fresh foods group at Circana, kicked off this year's Global Organic Produce Expo with a look at fresh produce trends and how those trends apply specifically to the organic market.
With the USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule going into effect March 19, Organic Trade Association co-CEO Matt Dillon led a panel discussion to help attendees understand actionable items ahead of enforcement.
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and The Organic Center say the awards fund much-needed training, technical support and innovative climate research.
With ample supply and Earth Day nearing, the Wenatchee, Wash.-based packer, grower and distributor is offering tips on how retailers can capitalize on the growing interest in the organic category.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — GOPEX 2024 kicked off Jan. 22 with a poolside gathering at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, followed by dinner and drinks aboard a luxury yacht on Fort Lauderdale's intracoastal waterway.
A husband and wife whose farm was the first to partner with New Sprout Organic Farms recently purchased the North Carolina-based company, which now has a network of 10 growers.
The grower-packer-shipper of potatoes says it will display its potato products and have executives on hand discuss its farming and supply chain practices at its Global Organic Produce Expo booth.
One detail from The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey shows that younger consumers were the most frequent purchasers of organic strawberries exclusively.
The grant-funded projects will support the development and expansion of new and existing organic markets to increase the consumption of domestic organic agricultural products.
Organic spinach has proven to be an essential ingredient in a successful modern produce department. Here's what The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey learned from produce shoppers' responses.
How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? GOPEX 2024 will explore this with industry leaders across the supply chain.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 reports that 13% of consumers said they shop for organic cucumbers exclusively, and 1 in 3 consumers reported purchasing organic cucumbers at least periodically.
The National Organic Program wants feedback on proposed changes to the way the program collects information. These changes will help avoid collecting redundant information and streamline information collection.
Oregon State University researchers have been awarded $2 million from the USDA to develop improved ways of preventing stored potatoes from sprouting, particularly in the organic sector.
Portland, Ore.-based Organically Grown Co. has announced that more than $200,000 in grants will be awarded to organizations that align with their mission to grow the organic agriculture movement.
CMI Orchards’ recent partnership with Starr Ranch Growers adds exceptional organic fruit to an already impressive portfolio, says Rochelle Bohm, vice president of marketing for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer.
A new bill seeks raise the bar for organic standards by upping accountability and establishing a period every five years for reviewing and revising regulations.
Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases.
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.
Stemilt Growers produces nearly 30% of its apples and about 15% of its pears organically, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer.
This year's Organic Grower Summit will feature eight educational sessions, including ones focused on the challenges of organic seed production and ag technology.
The bill would improve the National Organic Program by establishing a process by which the USDA solicits input every five years from organic stakeholders regarding changes to organic standards, IFPA says.
The organic nonprofit was awarded nearly $900,000 by the USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to collaborate in four organic research and education projects.
The “Regenerative — What Does it Mean for Organic?” education session will dive into perspectives by industry experts at the sixth annual Organic Grower Summit on Nov. 29-30 in Monterey, Calif.
An “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey" session will explore how AI and machine learning are providing data-driven insights and forecasts for specialty crop markets.