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Target’s growing organic produce sales; potential tariff impacts; an easier way to have a Field Day. Don’t miss these stories.
January 14, 2025

Target seeks to sustain organic produce growth
Organic produce merchandising is on the upswing. Organic produce sales at Minneapolis-based Target Corp., for instance, have grown about 2% annually for the last three years and organic fruits and vegetables account for 20% of the retailer’s overall produce dollar sales, said Robby Cruz, vice president of produce. Learn what types of consumers are buying organic produce at Target at Supermarketnews.com…
Organic Farming Research Foundation offers new Field Day planning guide
Field days have been a longstanding tool in the agriculture community, both to disseminate research being done at Agricultural Experiment Stations and Land Grant Universities, but also communities and non-governmental organizations. These events provide a unique space for farmers, researchers and agricultural professionals to come together to share insights, learn from one another, and foster future collaborations. Find out what the guide includes at the Organic Farming Research Foundation…
This chain sells more organic produce than Whole Foods
In Tasting Table's list of the absolute best grocery store chains for organic shopping in the U.S., Whole Foods is ranked first. But, when it comes to the organic produce aisle, one grocer has Whole Foods' sales beat and, if you can believe it or not, it's Costco. Learn more about what Costco’s CFO said about organic produce at TastingTable.com…
Potential tariffs may challenge and benefit organic
The possibility of new tariffs under the incoming administration has sparked widespread discussion, especially within the food and agriculture sectors that depend on global trade to create economic opportunities and keep shelves stocked year-round. The president has broad tariff authority, which the incoming president exercised extensively in his past term, imposing tariffs on various countries. Read more at the Organic Trade Association …
Greener organic bananas, please
Dole Food Co. initiated a dedicated marketing program touting the benefits of organic to Gen Y, Gen Z and Baby Boomer consumers in more than a dozen U.S. markets that over-indexed in organic consumption. One interesting recent development in the organic banana category is growing consumer preference for slightly greener fruit. Find out how green at supermarketperimeter.com …