Organic
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that the USDA is taking steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods.
Fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce is set to launch its new United States-grown Sunset Wow Organic strawberries at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 19-21.
Organic produce packaging will continue to trend toward more sustainable options in coming years, marketers say.
Honeybear Brands continues to increase its mix of organic offerings to meet consumer demand, says Kristi Harris, brand manager for the Elgin, Minn.-based marketer.
Stemilt Growers will see significant increases in organic Cosmic Crisp, SweeTango, and Honeycrisp apples in the 2023-24 crop year, says Brianna Shales.
The organic produce category is changing, and that is a good thing.
A survey of produce professionals at the LinkedIn Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group indicates a mixture of expectations for retail growth.
Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands reports its First Kiss early apple variety will be available Aug. 28.
Organic gala and organic Honeycrisp provide both retailers and consumers with great options, says Kaci Komstadius, vice president of marketing for Sage Fruit Co., Yakima, Wash.
Measured by volume, bananas led the list of top organic fresh produce imports in 2022, USDA statistics indicate.
Organic fresh produce sold at retail in the second quarter of 2023 grew 1.5% in dollars and 0.8% in volume compared with the same period a year ago.
At $391 million, U.S. imports of this organic fruit were dominated by Peru ($168 million), Mexico ($161 million) and Chile ($57 million).
Marketers polled by The Packer said retailers can employ several strategies to promote organic produce more effectively.
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.
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.
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.
Storage sheds may not be bursting at the seams with organic produce in the St. Louis area, but it’s available if you look hard enough.
U.S. organic fresh produce imports experienced roughly 400% growth for selected commodities from 2012-13 to 2022-23.
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.
“Organic has proven it can withstand short-term economic storms,” said OTA co-CEO Tom Chapman. “Despite the fluctuation of any given moment, Americans are still investing in their personal health ...”
An organic industry watchdog has released a white paper outlining how what it describes as uninspected organic imports have driven U.S. farmers out of lucrative markets.
Retailers will have the opportunity to taste Zespri’s top-selling organic SunGold and green kiwifruit during the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif., July 10-11, at booth No. 713.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand says it will work with partners in Argentina and offer a 2-pound pear bag, with pears also available in full-size cartons or half-cartons.
With major investments in farming, branding, packaging and people, the organic produce industry is more vibrant than ever — all of which was on display at the Organic Produce Summit 2023 in Monterey, Calif.
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.
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.
Here’s what recent retail sales show and what experts see shaping 2024.
Take a virtual booth visit with some exhibitors at Global Organic Produce Expo 2024.
From salmon to salad kits and from table grapes to organic berries, here’s some of what was seen and heard at this year’s Global Organic Produce Expo.
Global Organic Produce Expo exhibitors share the highlights of their booth displays at the show.