Organics
GOPEX 2024, which explored the intersection of fresh produce and conscious consumerism with industry leaders from across the supply chain, also featured a vast array of new products and innovation on the expo floor.
Panelists at the Global Organic Produce Expo shared insight on becoming traceability compliant as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Global Organic Produce Expo exhibitors share the highlights of their booth displays at the show.
The company has an organic mango program, as well as an organic valencia and grapefruit program that supplies the market demand from November through June, says Jason Laffer, vice president of sales.
The Organic Trade Association released the results of its consumer survey, which shows the value consumers place on the USDA Organic seal.
Sustainable packaging solutions is slated for discussion at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, July 10-11, at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, Calif.
The study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Cornell University shows how organic farmers’ viewpoints about soil microbiome affect farming practices.
The grower, packer and shipper of tree fruit said retailers can expect a good promotable volume of organic dark sweet cherries.
The crystal ball of historical data shows what could happen with organic and conventional produce prices, says Mike Mauti of Execulytics.
What will you do for a smoothie crafted with organic, fresh fruit and vegetables at a trade show?
Organic Produce Summit 2023 has announced a new education session that looks at how world-class athletes are switching to plant-based diets to improve health and athletic performance.
Rachelle Schulken joins OPN in the newly created position of vice president of events, where she will oversee the Organic Grower Summit.
The Packer is seeking input from organic produce marketers for its special organic produce coverage planned for the April 24 issue.
Fresh Solutions Network, the exclusive supplier of Side Delights potatoes and onions, says it plans to showcase its newly redesigned Side Delights Organic potatoes and onions at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit.
Retailers who carry Stemilt’s Artisan Organics cherries can benefit from impulse sales with a brand that delivers flavor and freshness, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
For every O Organics private-label brand product purchased in July, the company says it will donate a nutritious meal to a child in need.
Massachusetts-based brand Morning Kiss Organic plans to showcase new sustainable packaging and private-label products and promotions at the Organic Produce Show in July 2023.
The organic salad brand is introducing two new organic chopped salad kits and three organic salad blends at the upcoming Southern Innovations conference this September in Charlotte, N.C.
This year’s Organic Grower Summit will feature eight educational sessions, including ones focused on the challenges of organic seed production and ag technology.
Portland, Ore.-based Organically Grown Company has launched a new consumer campaign called Organic is the Answer.
The bill would improve the National Organic Program by establishing a process by which the USDA solicits input every five years from organic stakeholders regarding changes to organic standards, IFPA says.
The company is celebrating the recent Equitable Food Initiative certification of its facility in Reedley, Calif., as its winter citrus program gets underway.
Exports and imports of organic fresh vegetables showed varying trends in the past year, according to USDA statistics.
How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? GOPEX 2024 will explore this with industry leaders across the supply chain.
Organic spinach has proven to be an essential ingredient in a successful modern produce department. Here’s what The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 survey learned from produce shoppers’ responses.
The Wenatchee, Wash.-based company is reporting major growth in branded organic apple sales dollars and more promotion opportunities ahead.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 shows that the percentage of consumers who said they purchased organic tomatoes exclusively continues to rise.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2024 reports that 13% of consumers said they shop for organic cucumbers exclusively, and 1 in 3 consumers reported purchasing organic cucumbers at least periodically.
Ecuador is by far the leading supplier of organic bananas to the U.S., accounting for 50% of total U.S. organic banana value in 2023, according to trade numbers from the USDA.
With ample supply and Earth Day nearing, the Wenatchee, Wash.-based packer, grower and distributor is offering tips on how retailers can capitalize on the growing interest in the organic category.