Fruits
Organic lettuce feeling effects of heavy rains in California
March has brought more rain to California, with flash floods swamping fields in the Santa Maria and Salinas growing regions. Another atmospheric ri... more »
AgBiome fungicide approved by California regulators
A fungicide approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute has now been approved by California regulators to treat plant diseases in fruit, vegeta... more »
Frozen organic strawberries recalled over Hepatitis A concerns
An Oregon company is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold to stores including Costco and Trader Joe’s because of Hepatitis A contamination con... more »
Strawberries, blackberries in plentiful supply with good quality
It’s boom time for organic berries, with abundant harvest and good quality from Baja, Mexico and Florida leading to promotional opportunities for st... more »
Report shows organic sales gain, volume dip in 2022
Total organic produce sales increased in 2022, while volume dropped and the performance of the top 20 individual produce categories varied widely. ... more »
Organic citrus supply, quality still good; potato problems loom
Organic citrus continues to be plentiful, with peak season supply in late February and promotional opportunities extending into March, according to Or... more »
Organic options help Washington apple grower stay competitive
Organics is part of a Washington father and son’s tree fruit operation. RJK Farms, in Quincy, Washington, has changed the way it does business to re... more »
Increased organic lemon supply driving down prices
Increased acreage and availability are driving down organic lemon prices, according to a recent report from Organic Produce Network. Growers and pu... more »