Organics
A deep dive into organic fruit and vegetable numbers and trends is on tap for The Packer’s online Global Organic Produce Expo, set for Jan. 25-28.
Retail sales of organic produce have experienced noticeable gains during the pandemic, but not necessarily because of the public’s desire to eat healthier.
Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Awe Sum Organics has made the workers who grow and harvest the company’s products a top priority.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing oversight of organic operations in India.
Industry members who source various organic fresh produce from around the world will talk opportunities and challenges for imported organic produce during a panel discussion Jan. 27 at the Global Organic Produce Expo.
Amado, Ariz.-based Wholesum has a new line of vegetables in sustainable packaging that will roll out in stores this month.
Get a quick rundown of the produce industry news of the week from editor-in-chief Tom Karst, news editor Chris Koger, Northeast editor Amy Sowder and retail editor Ashley Nickle in this latest episode of Packer Insight.
Roland Fumasi provided an insightful perspective on the economic outlook for organic produce at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo.
On President Joe Biden’s first day on the job, he signed an executive order for the U.S. to rejoin the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
Four industry members discussed organic programs, the effect of the pandemic, marketing opportunities, the tensions of the triple-bottom-line business model and more in a Global Organic Produce Expo session Jan. 27.
Non-farm businesses may be required to get organic certification in the near future — especially operations that import or export organic produce.
Vitalis Organic Seeds announces its newly developed series of tomatoes in its Mixologist Collection, now available to growers in the United States.
Organic sales have risen 31%, and the number of organic farms has increased 17% between 2008 and 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Organic indoor farmer Shenandoah Growers, Rockingham, Va., hired Cameron Geiger, former Walmart supply chain senior vice president, as chief operating officer for its next phase of growth.
USDA seeks nominations of qualified individuals for four open seats on the NOSB.
How can retailers move more organic produce? The Packer recently asked leading industry marketers that question.
The Organic Produce Network and Western Growers have formed a strategic partnership reflecting the importance of organic production and announced that WG will be the presenting sponsor of the Organic Grower Summit 2021.
With consumer expectations rising, packaging continues to evolve for organic produce marketers.
From the East Coast to West Coast and north to Canada, bell pepper production has had a few hiccups but nothing significant — and the demand for them is causing no complaints this season.
Owatonna, Minn.-based Revol Greens is expanding its production capacity after selling out of its new organic spring mix, green and red duo and romaine crunch line, launched in the first quarter of 2021.
It’s that time of year, Foxy Organic Vegetables are in production in Yerington, Nevada.
Paul Newstead, director of business development for Domex Superfresh Growers, has a few tips and tricks to successfully navigate an expo.
Dan Davis, director of business development at Starr Ranch Growers, has a few tips and tricks to successfully navigate an expo.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2021 updates consumer attitudes and purchasing behaviors of U.S. consumers toward organic produce.
Avocados bounced from No. 7 the week of Nov. 30 to take the lead spot on PMG the week of Nov. 7.
The Organic Trade Association’s Megan DeBates and Grimmway’s Ben Diesl will discuss policy issues relevant to produce Jan. 28 at the Global Organic Produce Expo.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Cal-Organic Farms, a division of Grimmway Farms, is offering its exclusive red bunch carrots for a limited time.
With more than 66 million pounds and $233 million sold in 2019, the average retail price for organic tomatoes came in at $3.52 per pound, and organics comprised 7% of the tomato category.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce NA Inc. is expanding its organic fresh-cut fruit production in the U.S. and Canada.
Cal-Organic Farms will start shipping new crop organic red and gold potatoes to customers from its facility in Lamont, Calif.