1. Dole Organic Fair Trade Pineapples Win a Good Housekeeping Sustainability Award

The Dole Food Company has announced that DOLE Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples were named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards. Read More

2. Driscoll’s Releases ‘One Family, One Earth’ Video Series

Driscoll’s mini-series entitled One Family, One Earth will consist of five docu-style short films intended to build stronger brand connections through authentic storytelling. These films will give consumers an inside look at Driscoll’s art of growing, its thriving workforce, its environmental stewardship, and its vibrant communities. Read More

3. "Due to Overwhelming Demand, Organic Pears from Chile and Argentina Are Back in the Spotlight"

This year, both organic and conventional pears are experiencing a high-demand market. Generally, the supply is somewhat disappointing, and demand is skyrocketing. Gunther De Vadder of BelOrta explains, "I've got whiplash from shaking 'no' in Berlin. We're almost out of organic pears as well. We've got six tons sorted, but that'll be gone by tomorrow," he explains. Read More

4. Organic Veg Sales Thrive Despite Inflation

Virtually all vegetables are available year-round in produce departments today, thanks to domestic production and imports. This is true, too, of organics. Yet in the winter and early spring, hearty organic vegetables are in greater demand. Read More

5. New "Inverted Natural Branding" of Organic Fruits and Vegetables

Since the introduction of Natural Branding in 2016, a lot of progress has been made. More and more products can be provided with a logo and/or PLU code. Today, with many retail partners, Eosta carries avocado, ginger, mango, limes, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes. with Natural Branding, both under Nature & More and private label. Read More