“The Shifting Organic Assortment at Retail” Organic Produce Summit 2023 Ed Session Announced

May 11, 2023 Organic Produce Summit

As inflation and rising costs have impacted organic sales over the past year, producers and retailers are seeking new ways and opportunities to grow sales. The Shifting Organic Assortment at Retail will be the subject of the fifth-announced educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023, featuring an exclusive analysis of organic fresh produce sales through the first half of this year, an examination of how consumer purchasing behavior is changing, and an exploration of opportunities to drive sales in an inflationary environment.

Retailer Roundtable Presentation Announced for OPS 2023: “What Lies Ahead for Fresh Produce and Grocery Marketing”

April 21, 2023 Organic Produce Summit

As changes to the grocery business come fast and furious, and their impact on fresh produce is more pronounced, leaders from three of the nation’s most progressive grocery operations will discuss the future of supermarket retailing and the role of fresh produce during the Retailer Roundtable keynote presentation at Organic Produce Summit 2023 this July in Monterey, CA. 

OPS 2023 Announces Ed Session: “The Value of Sustainability Compliance”

April 13, 2023 Organic Produce Network

As more retail organizations request sustainability information from their suppliers, opportunities exist to bring buyers and producers together using survey data to improve their respective operations. The Value of Sustainability Compliance, an educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023, will explore the benefits of sustainability reporting and how it is impacting buying decisions.

New OPS Ed Session Announced Powered by Plants: How World-Class Athletes Are Changing the Way We Eat

April 5, 2023 Organic Produce Network

Powered by Plants: How World-Class Athletes Are Changing the Way We Eat is a special two-hour educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023 that will explore how athletes have switched to plant-based diets and the positive benefits they have seen in their performance, health, and quality of life as a result.

OPS Ed Session Announcement Change Is Coming: Getting Fresh Produce Ready for the New Organic Enforcement Rule

March 22, 2023 Organic Produce Summit

Designed to increase the oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sales of organic products throughout the supply chain, the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule is set to take effect in March 2024. The effects of this new rule will be felt by the entirety of the organic fresh produce supply chain.