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Organic fresh produce sales, volume continue to show year-over-year growth
Total organic fresh produce sales for the second quarter of 2021 saw a continuation of year-over-year growth, increasing by 4% from the same period last year and nearing $2.3 billion for the quarter, according to... more »
Sweet Grown initiative connects Alabama farmers to local groceries
Sweet Grown Alabama has launched an effort to help the state’s farmers sell more produce in local grocery stores. The nonprofit foundation, which promotes Alabama’s farming industry, is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Alabama... more »
Successful first year reported for Washington apples license plates
Washington apples specialty license plates had an impressive first year of sales with 747 purchased as of June 30. $28 from each plate benefits college-bound students through the Washington Apple Education Foundation. The foundation is... more »
Albertson’s co-chairman Jim Donald headlines OPS keynote presentations
Jim Donald, Albertson’s co-chairman, will be a featured keynote presenter at the fifth annual Organic Produce Summit (OPS), joining retail industry veteran Kevin Coupe for a provocative and engaging conversation about the future of the... more »
Healthy Snack Award goes to Cosmic Crisp for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, the Cosmic Crisp brand apple has earned a Healthy Snack Award from Good Housekeeping Institute. Appearing in the July/August issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine, the 2021 Healthy Snack... more »
Northwest pear industry elects new officers for 2021-22 season
The Northwest pear industry on June 3 elected new officers during its annual meeting. The newly elected officers to Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) will lead the board, and the elected officers to the Fresh Pear... more »
GrubMarket buys Sierra Produce, a provider of South American fruits in US
GrubMarket announced June 23 it has completed the acquisition of Sierra Produce, one of the largest importers of South American fruits directly from growers into the United States. Sierra Produce is a highly established and well-respected leading fruit... more »
Guide to Colorado-grown products in 2021 Farm Fresh Directory
As Coloradans look forward to returning to typical summer activities, farmers’ markets and fresh produce stands are once again becoming the top destinations for outdoor excursions. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 37th annual Colorado Farm... more »
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