Organic fresh produce sales grew by 3 percent in 2022, while volume declined by –3.7 percent, as total sales topped $9.4 billion for the year, according to the 2022 Organic Produce Performance Report released today by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.

Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right

Nikki Cossio is founder and CEO of Measure to Improve (MTI), a sustainability consulting firm that works with produce companies and related industry associations throughout the US. She joined OPN for a conversation about MTI’s services, how she helps clients avoid greenwashing, her excitement about the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, and more.

Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right

With an eye towards sustainability, Stemilt recently launched a new apple packaging option designed to help ensure accurate organic identification at the register and facilitate sales on e-commerce platforms.

Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right

Traditionally, strawberries—especially stem berries—are a great item for retail promotions during the Valentine’s Day period, but this year very light supplies of both organic and conventional berries are expected through most of February because of the extensive rains in California and the cold weather in both Florida and Mexico.

Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right

Week 4, 2023

Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right

1. Braga Fresh Promotes Colby Pereira to Chief Operating Officer

2. USDA Publishes Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule 

3. Crespo Organic Ataulfos Emerge for a Sweet Season Start

4. Sprouts Organic Produce Program to Support Farmers 

5. Global Organic Food Market Expected to Reach $294 Billion in 2023

Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right