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Organic fresh produce sales up 4 percent in Q1 2022

(MONTEREY, CA—April 20, 2022) Total organic fresh produce sales for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 4 percent from...

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OPS session explores organics and inflation

MONTEREY, CA — “Organics in an Era of Inflation and Changing Consumer Behavior” will be the subject of the fourth...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Natural Grocers launches annual Ladybug Love environment campaign

LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Grocers BB #:188775, a longtime leader of the organic movement through national...

3 years ago 5 minute read

The six pillars of Divine Flavor

Unlike some of my colleagues, I’m not at the annual meeting of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602...

3 years ago 3 minute read

That funny word ‘biodynamic’

Once in a while you will come across a funny word: “biodynamic.” What does it mean? It refers to a...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Wholesum offers spring organic tomato pack

AMADO, ARIZ., March 14, 2021 — Wholesum, BB #:135847 Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, is...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Organic Produce Summit plans brand vs. private label educational session

Monterey, CA (March 7, 2022) – The continued growth of organic fresh produce has spurred a debate on the value...

3 years ago 3 minute read

OPS 2022 education session to address future of organic hydroponics

Monterey, CA – The continued growth of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and the ramifications of hydroponically grown items being eligible...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Organically Grown Company names CEO

PORTLAND, Ore. – February 9, 2022 – Organically Grown Company BB #:149476, a leading wholesaler and marketer of certified organic...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA appoints four to the National Organic Standards Board

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2022—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four new members to the National...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Organic produce: Still a growth industry

You can define success in lots of ways. In economics, one way is year-over-year growth. By that token, things look...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Produce industry mourns organic banana pioneer

SAN DIEGO – Organics Unlimited, BB #:164609 San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit, sadly announces the passing...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Organic fresh produce sales up 5.5 percent from 2020

MONTEREY, CA — Organic fresh produce grew sales by 5.5 percent in 2021, topping $9 billion for the first time,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Capay Organic, Creekside Organics to merge

Capay Organic BB #:182882 and Creekside Organics, Inc. BB #:276546 announce the merger of their strengths into one organization under...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Duncan Family Farms acquires NY organic grower

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (December 27, 2021) – Duncan Family Farms, BB #:206668 a family-owned, multi-regional grower of certified organic and sustainably-grown...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA extends deadline apply for pandemic support for certified organic and transitioning operations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Starchy debuts newest organic, washable fruit coating

Nashville, Tenn. – Startchy, Inc. is proud to announce the U.S. launch of Yumbrella, their organic coating for the apple...

3 years ago 3 minute read

UPDATED: E. coli outbreak linked to organic baby spinach

This is an update to a previous story based on new information from CDC and FDA as of 3 p.m....

3 years ago 2 minute read

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