Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #176

1. Mission and Hazel Technologies Partner

After over a year of testing post-harvest solutions, Mission Produce, Inc. and Hazel Technologies, Inc. announce a partnership to extend the shelf-life of avocados and enhance customer experience. As part of the collaboration, Mission Produce will continue to test (with the aim to integrate) Hazel Technologies' USDA-funded packaging solution across its global supply chain to reduce waste and shrinkage.    Read More

2. Double D Farms Continues to Deliver Organics

It’s shaping up to be an exciting year for Double D Farms Organics for a few reasons, not the least of which is the introduction of its new logo. Double D Farms Organics is a grower, packer, and shipper that is dedicated to sustainable and innovative organic approaches to produce. Among its main products are conventional and organic asparagus, which it grows in California and Mexico.    Read More

3. Black Earth Humic Announces Acquisition

Black Earth Humic has announced today the completed acquisition of Canadian Humalite International. This combination marks a strengthening of Canadian humalite based products produced in North America. Going forward, the new entity created will be referred to as Black Earth Products Inc.    Read More

4. USDA Releases Draft to Strengthen Organic Enforcement

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has released a draft version of a proposed rule to strengthen organic enforcement. The proposed amendments are “intended to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label by strengthening organic control systems, improving farm to market traceability, and providing robust enforcement of the USDA organic regulations,” the draft says.    Learn More

5. Live Oaks Farms Adds Organic Program

Live Oaks Farms continues to make big moves with the launch of its organic green bell pepper program for the 2020 season and the introduction of a new foodservice product. The company has partnered with local growers who hold a long-time organic certification through CCOF.   Read More