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Produce wholesaler adds 2 veteran salespeople to organic team

Two sales veterans have joined the growing organic sales division of Maryland-based produce wholesaler Pete Pappas & Sons. Kevin Benson, organi... more »

Organic artichoke production primed to pick up

The next few weeks may prove to be a good time to stock up on organic artichokes, with growing supply expected to lead to lower prices. One veteran... 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 »

Sym-Ago adds 3 managers to sales team

California-based Sym-Agro Inc. has hired three sales professionals for the Pacific Northwest and California. Shaun Lough, Jeremy R. Kenkel and Jon ... more »

Kroger organic brand marks 10th anniversary with special offers

The Kroger Co.’s $3 billion Simple Truth brand is marking its 10th anniversary this year. The organic and free-from brand offers more than 1,500 ite... more »

Survey shows $11.2 billion in total organic product sales in 2021

A newly released survey shows total sales of $11.2 billion in organic products in 2021, representing an increase of $1.28 billion, or 13%, from 2019. ... more »

USDA registers USDA organic seal trademark

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced on Dec. 20 that it has registered the USDA organic seal trademark with... more »

2022 Organic Grower Summit tackles industry issues

Leading organic growers from across the country and globe gathered to discuss issues facing the industry at the 2022 Organic Grower Summit earlier thi... more »

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