With more than 300 different fresh and dried organic produce SKUs, Los Angeles-based Melissa’s/World Variety Produce Inc. believes it has the largest variety of organic produce sold nationally in the United States.

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With four consecutive double digit year-over-year growth in organic fresh produce sales — and on track to make 2018 the fifth year in that cycle — Grocery Outlet is doing yeoman’s work in the organic sector. Daniel Bell is producer buyer for the California and Nevada stores of Grocery Outlet, and also the organic category manager for most of the top items, including avocados, berries, grapes and citrus. 

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It’s no secret things are changing rapidly in the organic fresh food industry, with a bounty of disruptors and technological advancements marching into fields, markets and consumer expectations. Now a consortium of experts have come together to address the evolving needs of the fresh food industry, offering a broad range of solutions in operations, marketing, sales, merchandising, governance, strategic planning, supply chain, e-commerce, and social media.

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The expanding use of technology by organic growers, regardless of the size of their operation, will be the topic of an educational session at the upcoming Organic Grower Summit.  “Technology Is Not Just For Big Ag” will focus on making new technologies accessible for organic growers through a variety of business models aimed at making operations more efficient and sustainable.

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1. You Can Cut Your Cancer Risk By Eating Organic, A New Study Says
2. Illinois Organic Farmers Adapt As Industry Changes
3. Natural Grocers Customers Raise Nearly $100,000 In Support Of Organic Farming And Sustainable Agriculture
4. USDA Announces Update To National Road Map For Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
5. A & A Organic Farms Now Importing Organic Rambutan

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A & A Organic Farms is now importing Organic Rambutan from Honduras. The Rambutan will be available to load in Los Angeles. A & A is selling Rambutan in bulk 5# boxes and 6 x 12oz. clamshell packs. 

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