1. Revol Greens Announces New VP of Food Safety 

At a time when retailers are calling for a safer and more consistent source of leafy greens, Revol Greens brings on a new Vice President of Food Safety to navigate distribution, particularly in a food supply chain fraught with continued challenges. Having officially joined the team on February 21, Dinesh Babu brings a PhD in food safety and more than 15 years in food science and food safety experience.    Read More

2. Sage Fruit Partners with Chelan Fruit

A recent grower partnership will allow two Washington-based entities to sell and market more tree fruit. Sage Fruit Company recently announced its partnership with Chelan Fruit just as it preps for its 2022 cherry season.    Read More

3. USDA Announces Public Comment Session on Organic Program

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service and its National Organic Program, have announced a public listening session for stakeholders to share their recommendations on the organic program’s rulemaking priorities and outstanding recommendations received from the National Organic Standards Board.    Read More

4. European Organic Market Sees Double-Digit Organic Growth

The European organic market reached a record high in 2020. It increased by 15 percent and reached €52.0 billion, the highest growth rate in the past decade. The organic farmland continued to grow, too. The latest data are shown in the statistical yearbook "The World of Organic Agriculture 2022," which was launched on February 15.    Read More

5. Rijk Zwaan Shares Insights on Organic Production

Organic products are becoming increasingly popular among consumers, as confirmed by the latest data from the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL). The organic food market increased by 13% on a global level and grew by more than 15% in Europe. Rijk Zwaan has been active in the organic market since 1992 and has developed a strong and broad organic assortment. As part of Rijk Zwaan’s activities to contribute to further market growth, the company’s consumer platform, Love My Salad, has shared an interesting peek behind the scenes at three organic farms.    Read More