Organics
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.
At first glance, it might look like New Jersey doesn’t have much of an organic produce industry — but looks can be deceiving, said Devin Cornia of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey.
The produce veteran is bringing fresh produce and sales experience from Costco, Amazon and Bonduelle Fresh Americas to her new role leading sales at the California-based leafy greens grower.
The countdown is on for Organic Produce Summit 2023, which organizers say is on track to be the largest in the event’s history and is slated to include several new additions to the two-day gathering.
San Diego-based Organics Unlimited believes that consumers are willing to pay a fair price for bananas that are ethically sourced and organically grown, says Daniella Velazquez de Leon, manager.
The Organic Grower Summit has added two new programs to its upcoming event focused on systematic pest management and the latest organic research.
The organic nonprofit was awarded nearly $900,000 by the USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to collaborate in four organic research and education projects.
Oregon State University researchers have been awarded $2 million from the USDA to develop improved ways of preventing stored potatoes from sprouting, particularly in the organic sector.
Apples are an organic powerhouse in the fresh produce department. Learn why in this story from The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024.
What’s trending in the world of pre-packaged gourmet salads? At the recent GOPEX 2024, FiveStar Gourmet Foods’ Tal Shoshan dished on the salad trends stealing the show.
The 2023 list is out: Every year, the Environmental Working Group publishes the “Dirty Dozen” list of nonorganic fruits and vegetables found to have the most pesticides — to the chagrin of several industry groups.
The O Organics brand of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons is celebrating its growth and evolution with vibrant new packaging designed to stand out.
Yakima, Wash.-based Domex Superfresh Growers is gearing up to commemorate Earth Day, April 22, with a bumper crop of organic apples.
Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., has a year-round organic mango program.
Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers has added organic bartletts and anjous from Argentina as it moves to a year-round organic pear program.
West Pak Avocado Inc. plans to unveil three organic brands at the United Fresh Produce Association’s Organic Showcase.