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Panel discussion at GOPEX to focus on organic imports

Industry members who source various organic fresh produce from around the world will talk opportunities and challenges for imported organic produce during a panel discussion Jan. 27 at the Global Organic Produce Expo.

Jan 11, 2021 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Organics, #GOPEX

2021 Organic Apple Fresh Trends data

Whether red, pink or green, apples are popular across all income levels, age groups and ethnicities.

Dec 24, 2020 by The Packer Staff #Produce (General), #Fresh Trends Data, #PMG Data and Research, #Organics, #Apples, #Produce Retail

The organic point of view

The Packer's Organic Fresh Trends 2021 consumer survey reveals a vast cross-section of commodity-specific insights about organic produce consumption.

Dec 21, 2020 by The Packer Staff #Produce (General), #Organics, #Fresh Trends Data, #PMG Data and Research, #Produce Research, #Citrus, #Organic Citrus, #Avocados, #Blueberries

The produce manager's hats

Produce managers wear a lot of hats. They are, in essence, merchandisers, inventory control specialists, shrink monitors, clerk trainers and mentors.

Dec 15, 2020 by Armand Lobato #Opinion, #Produce Retail, #Organics, #PRODUCE RETAIL

Avocados take No. 1 on PMG

Avocados bounced from No. 7 the week of Nov. 30 to take the lead spot on PMG the week of Nov. 7.

Dec 14, 2020 by Amelia Freidline #Produce Retail, #Newsflash, #PRODUCE RETAIL, #Avocados, #Clementines, #Citrus, #Lemons, #Organic Citrus, #Grapefruit, #Oranges, #Organics, #Pears, #Pomegranates, #Bananas, #Mangoes, #Apples, #Carrots, #Cucumbers, #Lettuce, #Mushrooms, #Peppers Bell, #Beets, #Sweet Potatoes

Progressive Produce expands organic heirloom navel program

Los Angeles-based grower/packer/shipper Progressive Produce will see an expanded organic Heirloom Navel orange program towards the end of the year and into the first quarter of 2021.

Dec 08, 2020 by Industry Press Release #Produce (General), #Organics, #Produce Retail, #Citrus, #Lemons, #Grapefruit, #Oranges

Virtual organic grower roundtable features industry leaders

While the Organic Grower Summit will not be held as a live in-person event this year, a virtual event featuring leaders of three of the nation’s most recognized and progressive organic growers has been scheduled.

Nov 17, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Organics, #Produce Crops

Chilean organic blueberry growers see systems approach as boon

A systems approach regulation, recently published in the Federal Register, should facilitate organic blueberry shipments from Chile to the U.S., said Karen Brux, managing director of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.

Nov 11, 2020 by Jim Offner #Produce Retail, #Organics, #Blueberries, #Chilean Produce, #Chilean Blueberries

USDA board hosts panel on sanitizer use for organic operations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is concluding the National Organic Standards Board fall 2020 virtual meeting with a panel discussion on how sanitizers are reviewed for potential use in organic operations.

Nov 09, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Organics, #Produce Crops

Organic produce packaging makes a comeback

The focus on eliminating as much plastic and packaging as possible that permeated the produce industry not too long ago seems to have dissipated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 04, 2020 by Tom Burfield #Produce (General), #Organics, #Packaging