Organic Fresh Produce Sales and Volume Edge Up in Q2—Sales Increase 1.5%, Volume Up 1%

August 2, 2023 Organic Produce Network

Organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend of volume loss seen in 2021 and 2022, according to the Q2 2023 Organic Produce Performance Report issued by Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners.

Natural Delights Launches New Medjool Date Strips With Tajín

August 2, 2023 Natural Delights

Natural Delights has partnered with Tajín, the #1 chili lime seasoning in the US, for its new Medjool Date Strips with Chile Lime. Available now, the product marries the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, otherwise known as “swicy” – a top trending flavor profile in 2023.

Capitol Hill Celebrates National Blueberry Month

The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) released a statement recapping the National Blueberry Month events that occurred in the nation’s capital throughout July. Blueberries are grown in 48 states on 13,000 farms, support nearly 45,000 jobs, and have $4.7 billion in economic impact. They are also packed with nutrition, with fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium in every handful.

Seafood Veteran Steve Disko Joins GSA’s Market Development Team

August 2, 2023 Global Seafood Alliance

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is pleased to announce that retail seafood veteran Steve Disko is joining the organization’s market development team, representing GSA’s Best Aquaculture Practices and Best Seafood Practices certification programs.

Oshi and The Better Meat Co. Receive $1M Joint Grant to Develop Fish-Free Salmon Fillets

August 2, 2023 Vegconomist

Alt protein startups Oshi (the company formerly known as Plantish) and The Better Meat Co. announce the two companies have jointly been awarded a USD $1M grant from the BIRD Foundation.