WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to consumer and industry trends, the 2017 United FreshMKT Expo will boast more than 40 innovative organic products in the newest show floor destination area, the Organic Showcase, June 14-15 in Chicago. According to United FreshFacts® on Retail, organics have seen continued strong growth over the years, accounting for 30% of all produce growth. In 2016, organic produce had a total of $4.46 billion in sales (a 13.2% increase over 2015); organic sales are expected to continue to rise.
“The industry is seen a significant increase in organic produce sales,” said United Fresh President & CEO Tom Stenzel. “With new organic products going to market on an ongoing basis, the Organic Showcase provides attendees a unique opportunity to find the latest organic offerings – all in one place.”
To date, Organic Showcase participants include:
- AMCO Produce
- Braga Fresh Family Farms
- brighthouse organics
- California Giant Berry Farms
- Cal-Organic Farms
- Central West Produce
- CMI Orchards
- Crunch Pak
- D’Arrigo Bros
- Del Fresco Produce
- Del Monte Fresh Produce
- Double Diamond Farms
- Earth Source Trading
- Enza Zaden
- Fit Organic
- Fresh Express
- Gourmet Mushrooms
- Green Belle (Sun Belle)
- Greenhouse Produce Company
- Handy Candy
- Harvest Sensations
- Hollandia Produce
- Mann Packing
- Mastronardi Produce
- Melissa’s
- Mucci Farms
- Nature Fresh Farms
- Naturipe Farms, LLC
- Peri & Sons Farms
- Progressive Produce Corporation
- Pure Flavor – Pure Hothouse Foods Inc.
- Ready Pac Foods
- Red Sun Farms
- Robinson Fresh
- Shenandoah Growers
- Sunkist Growers, Inc.
- Suntastic
- Veggie Noodle Co.
- Vincent B Zaninovich & Sons
- Wholly Guacamole
- Wish Farms
The Organic Showcase is located in the center of the United FreshMKT show floor, providing a single destination for organic buyers to find new products. The unique space offers foodservice, wholesale, and retail industry executives an added value to the show floor by allowing them to specifically focus on organics and produce marketers gain extra visibility for their products while driving traffic to their booth as part of the new Organic Trail.
Co-located with the United FreshTEC Expo, the International Floriculture Expo and the Global Cold Chain Expo, United FreshMKT Expo provides the most comprehensive global view of the fresh produce industry. Thousands of leaders in retail, fresh produce, floral and cold chain logistics will gather in Chicago, June 13-15 in search of unique solutions and the opportunity to enhance relationships with valuable business partners. Registration is available at www.unitedfreshshow.org.
For more information about the United FreshMKT Expo and to participate in the Organic Showcase, contact Emily Woodard at 202-303-3415.
About United Fresh Produce Association
Founded in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association brings together companies across every segment of the fresh produce supply chain, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations. We empower industry leaders to shape sound government policy. We deliver the resources and expertise companies need to succeed in managing complex business and technical issues. We provide the training and development individuals need to advance their careers in produce. Through these endeavors, we unite our industry with a common purpose – to build long-term value for our members and grow produce consumption.
Source: United Fresh Produce Association
