Consistency of supply, consumer education, and better communication with suppliers are three avenues of improvement that could stimulate growth of the organic produce category and help match sales with demand.

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New organic rules and regulations, the challenges facing Controlled Environment Agriculture, and the ability to effectively connect the benefits of organic fresh produce to consumers were among the hot-button topics explored at the seventh annual Organic Produce Summit, held last week in Monterey, California.

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Two major organic produce suppliers and the largest grocery retailer in the US described the experience of complying with consumer-driven sustainability audits—a growing demand from transparency-focused customers—as part of “The Value of Sustainability Compliance” educational session held during Organic Produce Summit 2023 last week in Monterey, California.

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Last week, 1,800 OPS attendees gathered together in Monterey, California, to celebrate the organic fresh produce industry. From engaging retailer tours and informative educational sessions to inspiring keynote presentations and a trade show exhibition featuring 170 organic produce growers, shippers, and processors, OPS 2023 had something for everyone.

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Week 29, 2023

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1. Resource on Strengthening Organic Enforcement Available 

2. Sweet Potato Warriors Unite to Celebrate Bako Sweet and DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight 

3. FiveStar Gourmet Foods Debuts Organic Salad Shakers at Costco 

4. Demand Picking Back up on Organic Strawberries 

5. Texas Organic Farm Highlights Success of Basket Weeder

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