An upbeat growth outlook for organic fresh produce was one of the big the headlines coming out of the fourth annual Organic Produce Summit held last week in Monterey, California, July 10 -11. …
In a year when total grocery store dollar growth only reached two percent, organic fresh produce once again surpassed the status quo according to new information released by the Organic Produce Network and Nielsen. In total, organic produce sales reached $5.6 billion in 2018, with the year ending on a particularly high note as sales increased 13 percent the final week of the year. …
Citrus greening has impacted conventional and organic growers alike, but its injury to organic growers has been especially deep because most of the efforts underway to keep the deadly disease in check involve methods that are prohibited in organic produce production. …
“We realized that protein is a top priority for people when it comes to milk – yet no organic protein milk option was available,” said Christina Finkel, Senior Director of Marketing for Horizon Organic. “Protein helps to fuel your day and supports healthy muscles, and our newest organic protein milk is meant to help meet that need for dairy drinkers.” …
“With the shift in trends towards snacking, we’re filling a void in the marketplace to ensure our customers don’t have to sacrifice convenience for quality or taste,” said Tenley Satre, President of Blue Moose. “We’re thrilled to be able to deliver nutrient dense organic snacks that you can truly feel good about.” …
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