HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Salmon, berries, green beans and more were among the highlights of booth displays at this year’s Global Organic Produce Expo.
Although one might not expect to see fresh salmon at an organic produce event, Superior Fresh showcased its capabilities as the first land-based Atlantic salmon facility in the U.S. The company also highlighted its organic leafy greens and new salad kits that it recently launched.
Pretty Lady Vineyards showcased its Autumn Crisp grapes in new grab-and-go bags. Chance Kirk said its Autumn Crisp vineyards are currently in transition to organic production. Kirk said the company has more table grape varieties also in transition to organics, which it will announce in greater detail soon.
Craig Merrill of Naturipe Farms said it will soon be “Feb-blue-ary” for the company, touting the availability of organic blueberries. The company also showcased its organic strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Stemilt Growers showcased its organic four-pack and apple-lover 3-pound packs. With a large apple crop this season, the company expects to have plenty of availability.
“We’ve had some interesting success on 5-pound bags of organic,” said Jocelyn Gerard. “Because our crop is up 30% this year, the pricing is really favorable to do promotions on organic bags, and customers are looking for value right now.”
North Bay Produce showcased its French green beans, Florida strawberries, raspberries and sequoia blueberries.
“They are everything you hear and more,” Brian Klumpp said of the blueberries. “They are that good.”
The Chelan Fresh display highlighted organic granny smith, Cosmic Crisp, Sugar Bee, Rocket and Honeycrisp apples and bosc pears.
“Our organic rocket is a naturally small apple,” Reba Guzman said. “It’s 1 inch in diameter and fully mature. The rocket is full of flavor. It’s sweet, it’s juicy, it’s crunchy and great for kids and great for the environment. It’s a fun snack-sized apple.”
Jeff Richardson said Great Lakes Greenhouses put an emphasis on snacking vegetables with Persian mini cucumbers in a four-pack, a six-count tray, a 15-pack and 1- and 2-pound bags.
He said the company added grow lights to 34 acres of production for a year-round supply of produce.
Superfresh Growers showcased its organic Autumn Glory apples, which the company says has a sweet, subtle flavor of caramel. The company also highlighted its organic pears and granny smith apples at its booth.
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