Organics
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.
The Organic Trade Association has hired Johanna Mirenda as farm policy director.
The premium paid for organic produce is a moving target, and it is far from standard for fresh produce commodities.
Shannon Allen, founder of the Miami-based organic restaurant grown, will be a keynote speaker for The Packer’s Global Organic Expo in Hollywood, Fla.
The changing role of wholesalers and distributors of organic produce will be the focus of the first of six educational sessions at the Organic Produce Summit.
CCOF Certification Services, Santa Cruz, Calif., has promoted April Crittenden to chief certification officer.
The Organic Trade Association is presenting a web seminar April 11 on its program to identify and stop fraud in the organic supply chain.
California Giant Berry Farms, Watsonville, is celebrating a milestone this summer with its summer blueberry program — conventional and organic — seeing dramatic production increases.
U.S. organic sales hit a record $52.5 billion in 2018, up 6.3% from the previous year.
The fourth annual Organic Produce Summit will feature consumer data and analysis on growing sales of organics, backed by new research on what’s driving fresh produce sales in the sector.
Fyffes is introducing a new band for banana bunches as a significant step in reducing packaging.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has approved Best Sanitizers Inc.’s Alpet D2 Quat-Free Surface Sanitizer for use by organic food processors.
The Organic Trade Association is seeking nominations for its annual Organic Leadership Awards, which honor a farmer, an individual that’s aided in the growth of the organic sector, and an emerging leader in the field.
Demand in the eastern U.S. has seen movement from Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado’s Vineland, N.J. facility grow so rapidly, it’s expanding after 18 months.
Danone is considering a sale of Earthbound Farm, the organic produce processor and distributor it acquired in 2016.
Ocean Mist is expanding its organic acreage, and has hired Dan Solomon as organic production manager.