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OPN Connect Newsletter 104
Tasteful Selections, CCOF Roadmap, Organic Onions, Global Organic Growth and more...
It is that in-between time of year when the storage crop of onions is heading toward its own finish line and the new crop of domestic onions has not yet gotten out of the blocks. This is especially impactful on organic onions because the earliest fresh onion deals are not heavily invested in the organic onion category.
Yesterday, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) released a groundbreaking report outlining the opportunities California would reap if were to significantly expand organic food production. The “Roadmap to an Organic California” report outlines the multitude of economic, environmental, and public health benefits that an expansion of organic farming would bring to California if 10 percent of the land was farmed organically by 2030.
Bob Bender, President and CEO of Tasteful Selections, has optimistic growth plans for his baby potatoes moving forward, with organics front and center.
Export markets can be a crucial option for organic producers as domestic marketers explore additional outlet for supply that can provide greater profit margins than in US markets. Several new reports highlight the growth in organic worldwide markets along with opportunities and gaps in the export landscape.
1. Del Rey Avocado Expands Southern California Operations
2. Aguiar-Curry Bill Seeks to Bring Organic Food to Schools
3. Prairie Organic Spirits Announces “Spirit Of Change Fund” to Increase Industry’s Environmental Impact
4. Arizona Grower Raises $3 Million Through Fair Trade Program
5. Organic Kanzi® Enjoying Strong Sales Growth In US
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