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The 2023 Organic Produce Summit took place July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif.

Seen and heard at OPS 2023 — Part 1

Bringing together fresh produce industry professionals with a passion for organics, Organic Produce Summit 2023 kicked off with field tours and a welcome reception followed by educational sessions and a trade show... Read More

Jennifer Strailey

Jul 14, 2023
Organics

The Avocado Goddess chopped salad kit is one of five SKUs that will debut at the 2023 Organic Produce Summit.

Braga Fresh to debut five SKUs at Organic Produce Summit

The Soledad, Calif.-based company will debut five SKUs under the Josie’s Organics brand at the 2023 OPS in Monterey, Calif... Read More

Tom Karst

Jul 11, 2023
Produce Retail , Organics

Albertsons Cos. tackles summer food insecurity

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... Read More

Jennifer Strailey

Jul 05, 2023
Organics , Social Responsibility , Produce Retail

Scenes from last year's Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, Calif.

What’s new at OPS 2023

The countdown is on for Organic Produce Summit 2023, which organizers say is on track to be the largest in the event’s history and is slated to include several new additions to the two-day gathering. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Jun 13, 2023
Organics

GrubMarket to help disadvantaged farmers get organic certification

The process for gaining organic certification can be long, hard and financially unfeasible for many growers, so San Francisco-based food-tech firm GrubMarket is working on helping, starting in California... Read More

Amy Sowder

Jun 12, 2023
PMG Retailer Insight , Organics , Social Responsibility , Produce Retail

Fresh Trends 2023 explores reasons behind organic demand

The Packer's consumer survey sought responses on the motivations behind organic produce purchases, along with information on where consumers shop and how much of a premium buyers said they would be willing to pay... Read More

Tom Karst

May 23, 2023
Organics , PMG Fresh Trends , Produce Retail

Fresh Trends: Shoppers share produce preferences — and budgetary influences

If price were no object, would consumers definitely eat more fresh organic produce? That's one of the questions addressed in The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023, which surveyed shoppers about how they buy fresh produce... Read More

Tom Karst

May 19, 2023
PMG Fresh Trends , Produce Retail , Organics

Produce leads record-breaking organic food sales, report says

Organic food sales have surpassed $60 billion in 2022, with produce sales totaling $22 billion and accounting for 15% of all U.S. produce purchased, according to an Organic Trade Association survey... Read More

Kristin Leigh Lore

May 10, 2023
Organics , PMG Produce Market Trends

Morning Kiss Organic says it will offer packham, d’anjou and bartlett organic pear varieties this import season.

Morning Kiss Organic to offer 3 imported pear varieties

The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand says it will work with partners in Argentina and offer a 2-pound pear bag, with pears also available in full-size cartons or half-cartons. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 20, 2023
Pears , Organics , Produce - General

The Organic Produce Summit 2023 is set to take place July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif.

OPS session to focus on how plant-based diets are fueling professional athletes

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. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Apr 05, 2023
Organics

Albertsons Cos. has redesigned its O Organics line of packaging.

Albertsons Cos. redesigns O Organics brand packaging, launches Gen Z campaign

The O Organics brand of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons is celebrating its growth and evolution with vibrant new packaging designed to stand out... Read More

Amy Sowder