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1. Goldenberry Farms Envisions Colombia as a Hub of Organic Fruits
Growing organic produce in a tropical location comes with challenges. The same rain and sunshine that encourage abundant plant life can also mean more pest pressure. Christopher Palumbo, director of Goldenberry Farms, says there’s also a flip side for places like Colombia, where the company is in the midst of its proprietary Sugar Mango harvest. Read More
2. Report Cites Opportunities to Grow Fresh Produce Sales
Daily consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables has fallen to a seven-year low across all meal occasions, which indicates that retailers have an opportunity to increase sales by focusing on boosting consumption frequency, according to the Power of Produce 2024 report from The Food Industry Association. Read More
3. California Finishing Up Organic Garlic Season
California's supply of organic garlic is winding down as the season comes to a close. "We're just working through the last of the California storage crop, and that's sustaining as long as the quality is there, which it has been," says Jarod Hunting of Earl's Organic Produce. "Supply wise from California, it's pretty comparable to last year, and we're extending it a little bit longer on larger sizes." Read More
4. CCOF Certification of New Organic Handlers/Processors Delayed
CCOF is experiencing record numbers of new Handlers/Processors/Importers applying for certification. The certification process for new Handlers/Processors/Importers will take longer and could take six months or more depending on the completeness of the applications and volume of applicants Read More
5. Best Time of the Year to Buy Organic Ivorian Coconuts
The coconut season in Côte d'Ivoire is running throughout the year, with several harvests. According to Stéphane Djedji, manager of Bethlehem Commodities, “Prices are lower at this time of the year and will rise rapidly after April. Therefore, this is the best time to buy Ivorian coconuts." Read More
