MONTEREY, CA – The 10th Organic Produce Summit drew a large crowd and saw steady traffic on the trade show floor throughout the day on June 16, here. In addition to browsing nearly 200 booths, attendees had the opportunity to check out chef demos from the California Table Grape Commission and Bayer Crop Science, as well as see a CDFA dog in action.

Bright Bounty's organic imported mandarin program will feature premium fruit sourced from its trusted grower partner in South Africa. The program is expected to begin shipping in mid- to late July, offering retailers and consumers a delicious organic citrus option during the peak summer season.

Available in both bulk and bagged formats, the program provides flexible merchandising opportunities for retailers while delivering exceptional flavor, convenience and value to consumers.

Lipman is celebrating 10 years of its Grown True Organics brand at Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, July 14-16. 

When Grown True and the Organic Produce Summit launched in 2016, organic produce was emerging as a mainstream, mass-market grocery category. Sales were roughly half the $22.7 billion reported in 2025 by the Organic Trade Association. Today, organic produce is a retail mainstay that leads the entire organic category in sales. 

The Organic Produce Summit comes at an important time for Ark Foods as the company exhibits at the show for the first time and continues investing in organic production, expanding acreage and scaling its organic specialty pepper program. Attendees can visit Ark Foods at booth No. 1002 to learn more about its organic Poblanos, Jalapeños and Serranos, as well as the company’s broader approach to building flavorful, high-quality specialty vegetable programs.

Wholesum is bringing a fresh new addition to the organic snacking category with the launch of Lil' Ones organic baby cucumbers, debuting at the Organic Produce Summit in July 2026. The launch combines category-leading innovation, freshness-focused packaging and a brand experience designed to bring more joy to the organic snacking experience.

Pete’s Garden Organics is advancing sustainability across the supply chain with innovative solutions addressing both packaging and food waste. As retailers seek practical ways to reduce single-use plastics and meet evolving consumer expectations, Pete’s Garden Organics delivers high-quality packaged and bulk organic produce in certified compostable packaging, helping retailers advance their sustainability goals while maintaining product quality.