Organics
Organic blueberry sales and volume were both up in 2022, according to retail numbers from Circana.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey found that 17% of consumers said they shopped for organic carrots exclusively.
Data from Circana shows retail organic avocado sales topped $162.4 million in 2022, up 2.8% from 2021.
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and The Organic Center say the awards fund much-needed training, technical support and innovative climate research.
As part of a USDA Organic Market Development Grant, the Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center plan to study the effectiveness of organic messaging and report their findings.
U.S. imports of organic bananas surged 10% in the past year, according to USDA statistics.
Dick Peixoto, owner-grower of Lakeside Organic Gardens, was recognized as the Grower of the Year at the 2024 Organic Grower Summit.
The new members, which include representatives from Sprouts Farmers Market and Taylor Farms, will serve five-year terms.
Demand for specialty citrus continues to grow in both conventional and organic categories, says DiSilva Fruit.
The indoor vertical farm said its Arizona farm achieved organic certification from Where Food Comes From Organic.
U.S. imports of greenhouse-grown organic bell peppers from November 2023 to October 2024 were up 52% from the same period the previous year.
“Consumers are willing to pay a premium for higher-flavor, specialty options, and when shoppers demand more, branded organics deliver,” said Danelle Huber, senior marketing manager.
Ivanna Yang has joined as vice president of government affairs, with Matt Landi joining as vice president of industry relations.
Aiming to make organics more accessible, the company says it designed the packs to target smaller households and waste-conscious consumers.
Using sustainable and organic growing practices, Del Bosque Farms delivers common and specialty melon varieties to a growing consumer base.
The company is set to unveil its organic seedless English cucumbers at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event in Orlando, Fla.
The company’s partnership with Watsonia Farms adds certified organic peaches to its portfolio.