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1. Cal-Organic Now Shipping Seasonal Celery and Red Bunch Carrots
This is an exciting week in the produce department, as Cal-Organic Farms is now shipping organic red bunch carrots and celery out of Coachella, California. This exclusive red carrot variety will be available in bunches for a limited time only, with supplies expected to last through Easter. The Grimmway Farms division also expects to ship seasonal celery through the end of February. Read More
2. Teens Invited to Growing Stronger Conference
The Growing Stronger Collaborative Conference on Organic & Sustainable Farming is offering free admission to FFA (Future Farmers of America) members and a 10 percent discount to their parents. The Wisconsin Farmers Union is hosting a "Teen Space" during the virtual conference. The Teen Space will feature games and lessons for youth in middle school and high school. It also will provide the chance for attendees to make friends with other kids across the country who share an interest in farming and cooperatives. Read More
3. Delhaize’s Organic Fruit and Vegetable Department Soon to Be Mostly Plastic-Free
The Belgian supermarket chain, Delhaize, is prioritizing the war against plastic. It's launched a structural plan. Ensuring most of its organic fruit and vegetable department won't need disposable plastic packaging anymore. Instead, they'll use, for example, natural branding. Read More
4. Wholesum Launches Line of New Earth-Friendly Packaging
Wholesum, a Fair-Trade-certified grower and shipper of organic produce, launched a new sustainable packaging line of vegetables that will hit retail shelves this February. The new line will carry Wholesum’s year-round staple items, including organic slicer cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and tomatoes on the vine. Read More
5. Pacific Coast Fruit Acquires Northwest Specialty Produce
Pacific Coast Fruit has acquired rival Northwest Specialty Produce, Inc. According to the Kent (WA) Reporter, the deal was finalized Jan. 29. “For many years, we’ve been impressed with Northwest Specialty Produce and the reputation the company has earned for their great people, dedicated service to customers, and high-quality products,” said Pacific Coast Fruit Company’s CEO David Nemarnik. Read More
