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It is hard to imagine now, but there once was a time when organic produce was not an established part of the modern produce department.
Though hot temperatures in Washington state orchards last summer held back organic output for the 2021 crop, Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co. is planning for long-term expansion of its organic program.
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the National Organic Standards.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Program is investing in 30 organic agriculture projects.
AMS Market News, through partnerships with state departments of agriculture and universities, expanded the collection and distribution of price and production cost information for organic agricultural products.
While the Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX) is set to return for a second year to sunny South Florida and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, the experience is all new.
Consumers are not cutting back on their organic produce purchases despite rising costs because of inflation. In fact, shoppers have doubled down on their commitment to buying these fresh fruits and vegetables.
Produce typically is associated with sustainability — organic produce even more so. Grower-shippers agree that the biggest challenge to sustainability may be produce packaging.
The new Organic Transition Initiative is aimed at helping to build new and better markets as well as streams of income for farmers and producers.
There’s been no slowdown in the popularity of organic vegetables, say grower-shippers.