Organic pears offer a higher retail transaction for winter varieties such as bosc, red and green d’anjou, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
- Jan 15, 2025
- Pears , Organics , Produce Retail
Organic pears offer a higher retail transaction for winter varieties such as bosc, red and green d’anjou, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
The new members, which include representatives from Sprouts Farmers Market and Taylor Farms, will serve five-year terms.
The indoor vertical farm said its Arizona farm achieved organic certification from Where Food Comes From Organic.
"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.
The event, hosted by The Packer, is set to draw retailers, grower-shippers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and other decision-makers from across the fresh produce industry.