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One detail from The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey shows that younger consumers were the most frequent purchasers of organic strawberries exclusively.
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Almost half of most industry members who participated in the LinkedIn poll said they believe retail organic produce sales this year will grow by at least this much.
Shorter tree fruit crops in the Northwest have been challenging in the 2022-23 season, but the new crop season begins with cherries in just a few weeks.
Organic offerings from Salinas, Calif.-based 68 Produce LLC will likely be over two times more than in past years, says Mike Reed, sales executive.
Shoppers are willing to try new varieties if given the proper incentive. That can include providing a better understanding about flavor profiles so they can make informed decisions, says Danelle Huber of CMI Orchards.
Excellent growing conditions are on tap for Northwest fruit, and that means organic fruit volume will increase later this year for Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co., says Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.