Organics
With the new year, all products certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as organic can be marketed as such in the United Kingdom, and certified organic products from the UK can be marketed as organic in the U.S.
Opportunities still outweigh challenges for organic produce growers and marketers, Roland Fumasi said at The Packer’s 2021 Global Organic Produce Expo.
The trend arrow is still pointing way up for organic produce, speakers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Organic Trade Association said at The Packer’s 2021 Global Organic Produce Expo.
Jeff Huckaby expects the Cal Poly organic center to be a significant asset for the industry in the coming years through talent development and research on key areas like weeding, soil health, fertility and automation.
Organic oranges brought in more than $36 million in 2019 and comprised 3.8% of the retail orange category. Lemons grossed a similar dollar amount but made a bit more of an impact on retail lemon sales.
The USDA National Organic Program today recognized the work of ten organic certifiers with our annual “Data Quality Awards.” Organic data reporting advances both market development and robust enforcement.
A new report from the Organic Produce Network showcases the growth of the category in 2020, from spotlights on top commodities to the performance of organics by region.
Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics is soon bringing Southern Hemisphere grown organic pears to the U.S.
Organizers of the Organic Produce Summit 2021 have moved the dates of this year’s event from July to Sept. 15-16 in Monterey, Calif.
A ruling issued March 19 by the U.S. District Court in San Francisco has upheld the legality of U.S. Department of Agriculture certification of organic hydroponic operations.
February organic pear and apple sales verified that the pandemic year has been incredibly positive for both categories.
Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit has seen an increased volume of organic apples, pears and cherries, said Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards will feature bigger volumes of organic fruit in 2021, according to Joel Hewitt, sales manager.
Chelan Fresh will feature organic Rockit, organic Cosmic Crisp and expanding supplies of organic SugarBee apples.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers will be fully transitioned to the company’s HiC2 recyclable pouch bag in the coming season, said Dan Davis, director of business development.
The USDA’s National Organic Program has launched a new web page that includes Spanish translations of the Organic Foods Production Act and other resources.
Crunch Pak had added new organic snacking items, said Tony Freytag, executive vice president of the fresh-cut apple marketer.
Organic ginger and organic stone fruit are new to the commodity lineup for Viva Tierra Organic, Mount Vernon, Wash.
Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers expects a larger cherry crop this year, said Dan Davis, director of business development for the Yakima, Wash.-based marketer.
Citrus marketers have benefitted from great consumer interest during the COVID-19 pandemic and that isn’t likely to change anytime soon, Christina Ward thinks.
U.S. organic sales in 2020 jumped 12.4%, reaching $61.9 billion, according to a new survey from the Organic Trade Association.
Over a two-year period, sales of organic avocados have tracked fairly steady—representing 5% of total avocado sales and about 2% of total organic produce sales in both 2017 and again in 2019, based on IRI data.
Water conservation is the top way that produce companies surveyed by The Packer address environmental sustainability, but the list doesn’t end there.
A cold spell early in the growing season has delayed some Mid-Atlantic harvests, but not for long. Overall, the region’s summer crop is looking good.
Molter Produce is experiencing good growing conditions for its organic crops, said Aaron Molter, owner of the Benton Harbor, Mich.-based company.
Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce the company’s transition from a corporation to an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). The transition took place in April 2021 and was finalized May 1 of this year.
It’s time to get those napkins out because Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peaches and nectarines are now in season.
2021 Global Organic Produce Expo is only a few weeks away and Sharon Robb, national marketing manager of North Bay Produce, has a few tips and tricks to successfully navigate an expo.
Natural Grocers, America’s Organic Headquarters, is bringing local hydroponic, organic produce grown just steps away from its customers with the launch of its new hydroponic GardenBox.
Sales of organic fruits and vegetables have been trending upward year over year, but that positive movement has become even more pronounced as consumers adopt more healthful eating habits, grower-shippers say.