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From grapes to grapefruit, sales of organic fruit are on the rise, and suppliers anticipate ample volume of good-quality product for the late spring and summer months.
The Sykes Co., Rio Rico, Ariz., is now offering organic red seedless watermelons.
Organic produce sales may be no longer be escalating at a double-digit rate, but retailers, foodservice operators and grower-shippers say movement continues to trend upward.
Consolidation, diversification and investment in technology are current and future trends for Georgia’s commercial vegetable growers.
(UPDATED May 24) Fresh fruits and vegetables continue to hold the top spot of organic food sales, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 20th annual survey on the sector.
Eleven Organic Trade Association members — including one fresh produce company — are participating in a pilot program to deter organic fraud.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture pulled the plug on the proposed organic marketing board before the drama of a referendum could unfold.
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms LLC has an earlier peak on organic blueberries that was expected to begin at the end of April in California, said Brian Vertrees, director of business development-West.
Organically Grown Co.’s David Lively has been re-appointed to the Organic Trade Association’s board of directors.
Morning Kiss Organic is adding imported and domestic organic kiwifruit and pears to its offering, with year-round supplies of both items.