Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The growth in organics was a key theme at this year’s OPS at the Monterey Convention Center, where exhibitors featured new products and discussed increased availability of established brands... Read More

Enthusiasm for organic produce was high at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, where exhibitors were eager to discuss new organic products, success stories, fair labor practices and more... Read More

The Lakewood, Colo.-based grocer has partnered with Beyond Pesticides and People and Pollinators Action Network to launch organic land management demonstration sites at multiple city parks in its home state. .. Read More

Sustainable packaging solutions were a hot topic at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, where multiple produce companies featured an array of packaging options and discussed solutions in trial and coming to market... Read More

Held July 10-11 at the Monterey Convention Center, this year's Organic Produce Summit brought together key players in organic produce ready to talk new products, sustainable packaging and eating experience... Read More

The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has released insights on the category performance of organic avocados in the U.S. ahead of the July 10-11 Organic Produce Summit... Read More

The Soledad, Calif.-based company and home of Josie's Organics will spotlight two new products and host a field tour during the Organic Produce Summit... Read More

Retailers will have the opportunity to taste Zespri’s top-selling organic SunGold and green kiwifruit during the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif., July 10-11, at booth No. 713... Read More

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... Read More

The grower, packer and shipper of tree fruit said retailers can expect a good promotable volume of organic dark sweet cherries... Read More

The event, held July 10-11 in Monterey, Calif., adds a session to look at the growing interest in fresh produce snacking... Read More

The “Retail Fireside Chat” keynote will explore topics such as organic program evolution, consumer preferences and the impact of technology on operations, July 11 during Organic Produce Summit 2024... Read More

U.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector, according to a new survey from the Organic Trade Association... Read More

The company said its regeneratively grown berries will be in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace and Oliver’s locations... Read More

Organic leaders and champions to be honored at Organic Week in Washington, D.C. at the 2024 Organic Leadership Awards reception... Read More

Earthbound Farm is celebrating 40 years of organic farming with new offerings, including its organic salad kits featuring dressings made with 100% organic avocado oil and its limited-harvest Wild Red Arugula blend... Read More

Grower-shippers of organic produce appear to be surviving, if not thriving, despite such challenges as inflationary pressures, supply shortages and skyrocketing labor costs... Read More

The Organic Trade Association released the results of its consumer survey, which shows the value consumers place on the USDA Organic seal... Read More

Topics addressed by the proposed rule for mushrooms include sourcing of substrate and spawn in organic mushroom production and composting requirements for organic mushroom production... Read More

What makes a good retail partnership? A panel of retailers discussed what they really want — and don't want — from vendors at GOPEX 2024. .. Read More

Alex Kalausich, produce lead for the fresh foods group at Circana, kicked off this year's Global Organic Produce Expo with a look at fresh produce trends and how those trends apply specifically to the organic market... Read More

With the USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule going into effect March 19, Organic Trade Association co-CEO Matt Dillon led a panel discussion to help attendees understand actionable items ahead of enforcement... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Here's what recent retail sales show and what experts see shaping 2024... Read More