1. Organic Advocates Appeal Court Ruling on Labeling of Hydroponic as Organic

Center for Food Safety (CFS), along with a coalition of organic farms, the organic certifier OneCert, and organic stakeholder groups, filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, appealing a district court's ruling issued this March that authorizes the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue certifying soilless hydroponic operations as organic under the organic label.      Learn More

2. Optimism Behind Stemilt's Organic Apricot Crop

Following two consecutive years of short crops due to frost, Stemilt’s Artisan Organics apricots will have more volume this year, so retailers should make sure they have cots included in their summer produce plan. Brianna Shales, Stemilt's marketing director, said this year’s 100-percent certified organic crop is full of flavorful, high-quality apricots that will provide retailers the opportunity to set up key promotional windows in late June and early July.     Read More

3. Jacobs Farm del Cabo Unveils New Paper-Based Clamshell

Jacobs Farm del Cabo has launched a new paper-based clamshell under the del Cabo brand, providing shoppers with an alternative to the single-use plastic clamshell. The new del Cabo paperboard pint pack is made with 100-percent recycled paperboard and offers a clear view of the product inside via a plant-based, cellulose window that is certified compostable.   Read More

4. Annual Organic Oversight and Enforcement Report Now Available

The National Organic Program (NOP) develops and enforces standards for organically produced agricultural products sold in the United States. USDA and accredited organic certifiers work together to enforce the standards, ensuring a level playing field for producers and protecting consumer confidence in the integrity of the USDA Organic Seal. As part of the reporting requirements outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill, NOP published the 2020 annual Organic Oversight and Enforcement Report.    Read More

5. Revol Greens Expands Production of Organic Greens

After Revol Greens’ first-quarter launch of USDA Certified Organic Spring Mix, Green & Red Duo, and Romaine Crunch, the line has quickly sold out among new and existing customers. Now, the greenhouse lettuce grower is expanding its production capacity.  “We knew that our Plant Fed nutrient source would meet a unique need in the market, but interest is outpacing expectations,” said Brendon Krieg, vice president of sales and marketing.     Read More