fresh produce
Infusion of organic table grapes coming from Mexico, California
A prolonged gap of organic table grapes is expected to end later this month, with supply infusions from California and Mexico coming in June. Promo... more »
Organic food sales hit record $61.7 billion in US in 2022
Organic food sales in the U.S. topped $60 billion for the first time in 2022, almost doubling 2021’s growth and now accounting for 6% of total food ... more »
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 »
MOM’s Organic Market opens 1st New England store
Maryland-based MOM’s Organic Market, with locations in five states and Washington, D.C., has opened its first store in New England. The Burlingto... more »
How retailers can weather downturn in organic sales
While companies have been celebrating increased produce sales the past two years, what has led to those sales successes? Heightened advertising specia... more »
Climate initiative awards $20 million to Elevated Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded up to $20 million to Elevated Foods, allowing it to fast track its efforts to restore and regenerate ag... more »
Educational session on CEA announced for Organic Grower Summit 2022
A panel of fresh produce industry experts will examine what the future of this $100 billion industry may look like in the coming years in the second e... more »
CEO of Eckert Frozen Foods joins Braga Fresh board of directors
Braga Fresh appointed Eric Schwartz to the company’s board of directors. Schwartz is currently the CEO of Eckert Frozen Foods LLC. Prior past pos... more »
