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The 2-pound bag format is designed to meet the needs of both consumers and retailers, providing a choice for families seeking convenient and healthy snack options.
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.
Serenbe is home to over 1,000 residents and includes a 25-acre organic farm, farm-to-table restaurants, an inn, wellness spa, farmers markets, shops and edible landscaping along the paths and sidewalks.
“We have increased our acreage out of eastern Washington, which will give us access to additional volume in some of the best growing regions for organic blueberries,” said Brian Vertrees, director of business development.
Starting this summer, FMS Fresh Produce, Sherrington, Quebec, will provide its customers with more organic vegetables, thanks to a partnership with organic farm Agri-Fusion, Polycarpe, Quebec.
Baja Son Growers, Salinas, will have expanded supplies of asparagus from Central Mexico this summer.
Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, is introducing Yumi, an organic black seedless watermelon, in mid-June.
Big Sky Trading is expanding its organic offerings, said J.T. Pickett, general operations manager and organic produce buyer.
Compared with year-ago performance, organic fresh produce sales rose 18% in April and beat conventional produce in both dollars and volume gains.
Organic products from Taiwan and the U.S. can now be sold as organic in either market through a new agreement that establishes the equivalency of organic standards.