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Each year the committee offers foodservice and retail materials, full-color POS merchandise material, recipe cards for consumers and foodservice, and educational material.

“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.

Funded projects include the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board’s initiative to promote the consumption of Michigan-grown asparagus.

Vendors can now upload comprehensive product catalogs featuring high-quality images and detailed descriptions, enhancing product visibility.

The Parma, Idaho-based marketer’s onion harvest is underway and will continue through October.

A big increase is expected in Washington’s organic Cosmic Crisp apple volume this fall, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers.

The bounty of fresh produce coming from Controlled Environment Agriculture was on full display at the New England Produce Council’s 2024 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo.

The commission has had a busy season — participating in a number of high-profile events designed to drive awareness of the superfruit all year long.

In honor of its 125th Banana-Versary, Dole Food Co. will host the inaugural Dole Great American Banana Challenge on Aug. 24 during the Great American Banana Split Celebration.

For the 12 months from July 2023 to June 2024, U.S. organic apple exports were $171.9 million, according to USDA trade numbers.