1. Produce Veteran Joins Awe Sum Organics as General Manager

With roots in the organic and sustainable produce trade for 38 years, since 1985, and with and grower partnerships across the globe in both the Southern and Northern hemispheres, Awe Sum Organics welcomes Gabriel Avalos to lead their team as General Manager.   Read More

2. Berry People Opens Second Office in Mexico

The berry section may be getting an exciting uplift guided by the growth of a key supplier. Backed by its continued success and development over the past five years, Berry People has expanded, recently opening up a second office in Guadalajara, Mexico.  Read More

3. Consumers Continue to Trade Up to Organic Apples

Washington State’s organic apple acreage has shown a steady increase in recent years. “About 40 percent of our apples are grown organically,” says Blake Belknap with Rainier Fruit. The company offers a full menu of organic apples with supplies available through summer on Galas, Fujis, Pink Ladies, Honey Crisp, and Granny Smith. “This is the 5th consecutive season we offer year-round availability of Washington organic apples,” Belknap added.  Read More

4. Whole Foods Market Set to Debut in Montana

Next month, Whole Foods Market is slated to open its first store in Montana. Plans call for Austin, TX-based Whole Foods, owned by Amazon, to open the doors to a 31,718-square-foot store in Bozeman on Feb. 1. The new location, at 2905 W. Main St., will expand the specialty grocer’s brick-and-mortar footprint to 44 states.  Read More

5. Mission Produce Launches “Here For Good” Campaign in Celebration of 40th Anniversary

Mission Produce, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, recently announced the launch of its 2023 campaign, “Here for Good,” a global celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary through a year of good works to positively impact its workforce, communities, and environment.  Read More