Organics
MONTEREY, Calif. — Watsonville, Calif.-based Lakeside Organic Gardens is now packing artichokes under its own label, says Marliese Myers, marketing director.
The National Organic Program has published its 2022 annual Organic Oversight and Enforcement Report.
The Santa Cruz, Calif.-based organic fruit importer launches the 10th season of its organic Peruvian winter table grape program.
The Grimmway Farms president and CEO was honored at the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, Calif.
The in-store experience is everything. How does Sprouts continue to drive fresh produce sales through department design and merchandising or display elements that give produce a higher profile?
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has registered the USDA organic seal trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Sales of organic products were up 13% in 2021 compared with 2019, a new organic survey from the USDA reports.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 14% of consumers said they exclusively shop for organic carrots, down slightly from 16% in 2022 but up from 11% in 2021.
The category has grown as consumers “continue to focus on eating healthy organic produce and venturing out into new mushroom varieties as well,” says Sean Steller, director of business development.
This Global Organic Produce Expo has a lot of good business opportunities on its agenda — ways to connect and learn that can reel in big benefits for your company. Also, there’s so much fun stuffed in between.
The Packer’s sixth annual Global Organic Produce Expo is set to take place Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
The Packer and PMG talk GOPEX with Chris Miller, director of produce for MOM’s Organic Market; Chris Veillon, chief marketing officer of Pure Flavor; and The Lemon Bowl Blog’s Liz Della Croce.
The industry veteran has joined Awe Sum Organics after eight years as Bouduelle Fresh Americas’ vice president of agricultural operations and sourcing.
As decision-makers from across the fresh produce supply chain prepare to attend The Packer’s sixth annual Global Organic Produce Expo, it’s clear this industry based on relationships is eager to connect face to face.
The organic fruit category, including items like apples, pears, berries and avocados, continues to gather steam as consumers choose healthy eating options.
The experienced policy and regulatory leader will spearhead organic agriculture advocacy on the 2023 farm bill and other policy initiatives on Capitol Hill.
As Popeye the sailor man might agree, spinach packs quite a punch as a nutritious leafy green vegetable.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Well-Pict Berries is taking its trade show team back to Florida to start the year off with the Global Organic Produce Expo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Jan. 30-Feb. 1.
Winter seems to be a good time for the organic vegetable category, with a number of grower-shippers adding new items or expanding existing programs.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is expanding the year-round availability of its high-flavor organic apple varieties, and that investment is paying off, company officials say.
Last year 13 of the top 20 organic produce categories (by total sales) posted increases in dollars, while 14 of the top 20 organic produce sales categories posted declines in volume, according to a report.
Seeking to elevate their influence on national organic policy, the Florida Organic Growers and the Organic Association of Kentucky have joined the Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory Council.
Because of increased growing costs at its Oxnard, Calif., headquarters, Boskovich Farms Inc. now is producing its fall-winter organic vegetable crop in Baja California, Mexico.
An “intimate” Global Organic Produce Expo 2023 proved the place for quality conversations, inspiring educational sessions, networking, getting down to business and Florida-style fun.
The USDA National Organic Program has recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the National Organic Standards.
From technology to indoor grown to packaging innovations, the Global Organic Produce Expo 2023, which took place Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, was abuzz with the latest trends and hot topics.
Which organic vegetable sold for 138% more per pound than its conventional counterpart in 2022? A new report from Organic Produce Network reveals this and more about last year’s strongest and weakest performers.
The purchase enables Farmland LP to increase its production of high-value crops that have strong market demand, particularly wine grapes, organic blueberries and hazelnuts.
U.S. sales of organic food products were an estimated $26.9 billion in 2010 (inflation adjusted to 2021 dollars) and reached $52 billion in 2021, according to a USDA report.
The Amado, Ariz.-based fair trade certified grower and shipper of organic vegetables says it is becoming a more fully integrated farm by building in-house capabilities to produce organic seeds.