Top 5 for July 17: Organic news to help you grow

Austria Among the World Leaders in Organic Viticulture
Austria is continuing its successful course in environmentally-conscious viticulture and for the first time has more than 10,000 hectares of certified organic vineyards. The 10,432 hectares now correspond to around 24% of the country's total vineyard area, making Austria one of the global leaders in organic viticulture. Read more at vindobona.org.

Whole Foods plans to expand small format locations in New York, then nationwide

The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop location is set to open on the Upper East Side at 1175 Third Avenue this fall. Read more at Produce Blue Book.

New line of organic Asian vegetables to be unveiled
The line includes seven unique offerings for a range of consumers—from food enthusiasts to everyday cooks—and can be used in stir-fries, soups, salads, slaws and more. Read more at Fresh Plaza.

Why Arkansas farmers are moving away from certified organic produce
Arkansas farmers are leaning toward certified naturally-grown products over certified organic due to cost and lack of inspection availability in the state. Read more at 5 News Online.

Organic mushroom sales jump
Highline Mushrooms shared that in the month of June, organic mushrooms out-performed the entire organic produce category with a 12% increase in volume sales in the United States, according to the US Mushroom Council. Read more at Supermarket Perimeter.