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OPN Connect Newsletter 89
Yesterday organic avocados, size 48, were selling for about $48 per carton on New York’s wholesale market and were fetching $55 in San Francisco. Both of those prices are expected to pop within a few days as the supply of organic avocados dry up.
In September, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) announced a plan to move forward with a voluntary private-sector funded program, aimed at raising funds to promote the organic brand, conduct organic research and consumer education, while fostering organic agriculture in the United States.
By Melody Meyer
When Dan Branson joined Canada’s largest supermarket chain a dozen years ago, he was skeptical about organics.
By Cynthia David
While sales of beer and wine have remained flat the past two years, consumer interest and changing buying behavior are paving the way for a boom in organic beer and wine production. Exploring the opportunities for adult organic beverages will be the focus of an educational session, “Giving Organic Beverages a Shot“ at the second annual Organic Summit next month in Monterey, CA.
- Ocean Mist® Farms Expands Organic and Convenience Product Lines
- Naturipe Announces Organic Cranberry Peak Supply for Holidays
- Going Beyond Zero Hunger With Good Food For All
- Rising Demand for Organic Asparagus in the Global Asparagus Market
- Diane Bowen Retiring After 16 Years at IFOAM-Organics International
Following a successful launch at PMA Fresh Summit’s Fresh Ideas Showcase, Ocean Mist Farms is excited to offer three new products this winter to meet the needs of today’s shoppers looking for organic and convenience items. The company has expanded its organics line to include Brussels sprouts and green onions and added washed and ready-to-eat Brussels sprouts to its convenience line.
Naturipe Farms announces that fresh organic cranberries are in peak supply in Wisconsin, now and through the third week of December, offering promotion opportunities at retail for the upcoming holidays.
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