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OPN Connect Newsletter 363 · March 21, 2024

Top 5 Organic News to Help You Grow


1.  Earl's Organic Produce Announces Newest Buyer and Purchasing Manager

Earl's Organic Produce is pleased to announce Dan Theriault as Earl’s newest Buyer and Rick Kilby’s promotion to Purchasing Manager.  Read More

2. USDA Announces $40.5MM in Grant Awards for Organic Products

Cal Organic May 2024

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded approximately $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program. These projects will support the development of new and existing organic markets, support the infrastructure to improve processing capacity, explore emerging technologies to promote organic products, and purchase equipment to help meet the increasing demand for organic commodities. Read More

3. Organic’s Best Honored at 'An Organic Night Out,' OGC Wins Company of the Year

The organic community gathered at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in an inspiring and joyful celebration to honor the best of organic. More than 600 attendees joined the first-ever and sold-out “Organic Oscars,” to celebrate the outstanding successes of individuals and businesses in communicating the benefits of organic, along with the work of groundbreaking organic researchers. Read More

 

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4. Navigating Sustainable Packaging—A Message from Fox Packaging's Aaron Fox

In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging, where sustainability takes center stage, our team at Fox Packaging actively monitors the market, its trends, and most importantly, supply chain needs. I am glad to speak to the complexities of sustainable packaging and our commitment to the fresh produce industry. Read More

5. Jacobs Farm del Cabo Introduces New Peel-Reseal Pint for Organic Snacking Tomatoes

Jacobs Farm del Cabo, a grower-packer of organic vegetables and herbs, has introduced its new del Cabo Peel-Reseal Pint in the organic snacking tomato category. "We have watched the industry-wide adoption of top seal replacing single-use plastic clamshells and sought our unique take on this new presentation," said Marketing Manager Danielle Violante. Read More

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