Organics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Standards Board’s fall meeting will be online, and meeting materials, proposals and other information is available for viewing.
North Carolina sweet potatoes have achieved superfood status as more and more people around the world discover their sweet, nutrition-packed flavor.
Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics is planning another strong season of organic grapes from Peru.
The end of the comment period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to cut down on organic fraud is approaching.
The Organic Trade Association is advocating for more federal support of organic production as a means to mitigate climate change.
Chelan Fresh Marketing is offering organic Rockit and organic Cosmic Crisp apple varieties for the first time this season and organic SugarBee apples for the second season.
Earthbound Farm is launching additions to its popular cut vegetable line, said Jessica Harris, product manager for organics.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is concluding the National Organic Standards Board fall 2020 virtual meeting with a panel discussion on how sanitizers are reviewed for potential use in organic operations.
Homegrown Organic Farms, Porterville, Calif., will offer a Jumbo Kiwi from Greece for the first time this season, said Scott Mabs, chief executive officer.
Zionsville, Ind.-based Teays River Investments has agreed to purchase Bakersfield, Calif.-based Grimmway Farms.
Awe Sum Organics, Santa Cruz, Calif., is starting its new crop of Southern Hemisphere apples.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect companies and individuals in the fresh produce industry.
Santa Barbara,Calif.-based Apeel Sciences has announced $250 million in new financing, and endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry. The financial boosts brings the company’s valuation to more than $1 billion.
Organics are a relatively tiny part — about 2% — of the Northwest cherry deal, but they play a key role.
Earl’s Organic Produce, San Francisco, has promoted Michael Stewart to sales manager.
Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, has acquired organic produce distributor Mike and Mike’s Inc.
The COVID-19 crisis has not slowed demand for organic produce, and Albertsons executive Jim Donald sees “no ceiling” for the sector.
A proposed rule will revise U.S. Department of Agriculture organic regulations to strengthen oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic agricultural products, according to the agency.
Viva Tierra Organic, Mount Vernon, Wash., will be shipping new crop apples and pears from California in July.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program recently clarified updated regulations in California to allow certifiers to issue approval faster.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture web seminar will provide an overview of proposed changes to enforcement regulations of organic agriculture.
Naturipe Farms has taken a big step forward in its commitment to sustainability.
Organic fresh produce sales exceeded $1.7 billion in the second quarter, a 17% increase from the same period in 2019.
Not unlike other segments of the onion business, organics have felt some of the pain the COVID-19 coronavirus has dished out; however, sales continue to be stable, suppliers say.
Generation Farms, Vidalia, Ga., has a new logo and branding, including an organic-specific logo.
Ample supplies of good-quality blueberries still are available from U.S. growers, and raspberries and blackberries are in good supply as well.
Fruit World Co., Reedley, Calif., plans to be shipping organic Thomcord grapes the first week of August.
Root 24 Farms, a new grower-owned organic blueberry company based in Moxee, Wash., is finishing up its first harvest and already has plans to expand, said Tim Youmans, executive vice president of sales.
Salinas, Calif.-based The Nunes Co., which markets the Foxy and Foxy Organic brands, has transitioned most of its organic crops to Yerington, Nev., for the summer, said sales manager Johnny Amaral.