In Their Words: Vernon Peterson

OPN recently caught up with Vernon Peterson, President of Peterson Family and Founder of Abundant Harvest Organics.

Pancakes and Bacon: The NOSB Meeting is just Around the Corner

In just over a month, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will convene in Jacksonville, Florida, October 31^st- November 2^nd.  These meetings are held in different far-flung agricultural areas for a reason – so organic stakeholders can participate. If you don’t show up, the products you eat or sell or the way you farm could be in jeopardy.

Spotlight on New Organic Vegetable Offerings

By Jenn LaVardera, MS RD

Over 1,500 food, beverage and wellness companies gathered to showcase new products at Expo East.   Though the exhibit hall was dominated by snack foods, supplements and other packaged goods, fresh produce did make an appearance at the show. Here’s a look at how three companies who exhibited at the event demonstrated there is still room for innovation in the fresh organic produce category.

Options Limited for Organic Fall Fruit Promotions

Fall is an interesting time for retail promotion as there are a number of organic fruits in season but few offer promotional opportunities. OPN caught up with Anthony Vineyards Inc. and Homegrown for an update. Fall crops that will be merchandised but usually at relatively high prices over the next several months include grapes, pomegranates, mandarins, persimmons and Asian pears.