Tag: organic

Pete Pappas & Sons is thrilled to announce the arrival of Kevin Benson and James McKinnis, two industry veterans, joining their sales team.

Soli Organic Inc., the nation's only soil-based, indoor farming company delivering 100% USDA certified organic produce, has announced a new membership of the leadership team, building on its track record of attracting top talent across admired companies, and bringing the best thinking from across innovative fields to controlled environment agriculture.

With general and retailer registration now open and planning well underway for educational sessions and keynote presentations, Organic Produce Summit 2023, which will be held July 12-13 in Monterey, CA is poised to be the largest yet and will include some fresh and new activities for all participants.

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) on Wednesday called for a new Farm Bill that recognizes the integral role the $63 billion U.S. organic sector plays in today’s American agriculture.

Organic farming company, Braga Fresh, is co-hosting a free, day-long seminar for area growers at the company’s farm in Soledad on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Organic fresh produce sales grew by 3 percent in 2022, while volume declined by –3.7 percent, as total sales topped $9.4 billion for the year, according to the 2022 Organic Produce Performance Report released today by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.

Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, announced today the launch of its Rescued Organics program in all 130 stores in California.

International Fresh Produce Association is reviewing and providing an initial reaction to the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Final Rule, published by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP), available now for preview in the Federal Register.

Today, the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) previewed the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule. This update to the USDA organic regulations strengthens oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products. This final rule implements 2018 Farm Bill mandates, responds to industry requests for updates to the USDA organic regulations, and addresses National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) recommendations.

The Organic Trade Association is pleased to announce that Peter Mihalick has joined the association as its Senior Director of Government Affairs.