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The Packer and PMG talk GOPEX with Chris Miller, director of produce for MOM’s Organic Market; Chris Veillon, chief marketing officer of Pure Flavor; and The Lemon Bowl Blog’s Liz Della Croce.
The industry veteran has joined Awe Sum Organics after eight years as Bouduelle Fresh Americas’ vice president of agricultural operations and sourcing.
As decision-makers from across the fresh produce supply chain prepare to attend The Packer’s sixth annual Global Organic Produce Expo, it’s clear this industry based on relationships is eager to connect face to face.
The organic fruit category, including items like apples, pears, berries and avocados, continues to gather steam as consumers choose healthy eating options.
The experienced policy and regulatory leader will spearhead organic agriculture advocacy on the 2023 farm bill and other policy initiatives on Capitol Hill.
As Popeye the sailor man might agree, spinach packs quite a punch as a nutritious leafy green vegetable.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Well-Pict Berries is taking its trade show team back to Florida to start the year off with the Global Organic Produce Expo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Jan. 30-Feb. 1.
Winter seems to be a good time for the organic vegetable category, with a number of grower-shippers adding new items or expanding existing programs.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is expanding the year-round availability of its high-flavor organic apple varieties, and that investment is paying off, company officials say.
Last year 13 of the top 20 organic produce categories (by total sales) posted increases in dollars, while 14 of the top 20 organic produce sales categories posted declines in volume, according to a report.