While California’s crop of avocados is dwindling quickly, steady supplies of organic avocados remain available throughout the Golden State though the FOB price is relatively high.

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Last night, organic grower Javier Zamora was honored by the Organic Trade Association as a Rising Star as part of the organization’s 2018 Leadership Awards Dinner at Expo East. Zamora is the owner of JSM Organics, a certified organic farm located in the rolling hills of Royal Oaks/Aromas, CA. His team is dedicated to producing the highest quality organic strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, vegetables and cut flowers.

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By Melody Meyer

Last spring, the USDA unexpectedly terminated the rulemaking process that would have established an Organic Research and Promotion Program or Check-Off. The halt of the program shocked many because the program could have generated close to $30 million annually and provided funding for organic research, technical assistance for new organic farmers while educating consumers on the meaning of organic.

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As one of the largest retailers of organic food sales in the United States, Costco announced their commitment to participating in the second annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS) this coming December 12-13, in Monterey, CA. Costco, with annual fresh produce sales of $4 billion, will sponsor two half-day events providing certified organic farmers and growers the opportunity to meet with Costco buyers.

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1. Demographic Profiles of Organic Consumers
2. New Zealand's Organic Sector Showing Major Growth
3. Del Rey Continues Commitment Committed to Organics
4. Canada's Organic Food and Beverages Reach Highest-ever Market Share and Production Capacity
5. Heating Up the Organic Pear Category with Stemilt's Lil Snappers® Kid Size Fruit

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As hot summer temperatures drop into to more tolerant conditions around the country, retailers can expect their pear category to heat up significantly this fall with a larger pear crop coming off the tree in a range of sizes. Stemilt Growers is encouraging retailers to boost their pear category now by using branded products, like Lil Snappers® kid size fruit, to increase sales and rate of pear consumption.

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