As regenerative agriculture is reshaping how food is grown, a panel of organic industry leaders will address the trends and standards of regenerative organic marketing and certification at the Organic Grower Summit 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for Nov. 30–Dec. 1 in Monterey, CA.

National Organic Month is celebrated annually in September. This month-long campaign raises awareness of organic farming and production and brings attention to the benefits of organics. Concord Foods is participating in the campaign by promoting organic farming and foods on social media and offering retailers themed National Organic Month floor displays. Retailers are encouraged to create attention-getting displays in produce departments using Concord Foods display and organic fresh fruits and vegetables.

The explosive growth of controlled environment agriculture production has reshaped the landscape of fresh food production, and 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 educational session announced as part of the educational program for the upcoming Organic Grower Summit 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for Nov. 3-Dec. 1 in Monterey, CA.

Navigating and adhering to new compliance requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first educational session announced as part of the Organic Grower Summit 2022 presented by Western Growers and OPN educational program, slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Monterey, CA.

Higher retail prices of organic fresh produce during the second quarter of 2022 generated a 3.7 percent increase in total organic dollars but also contributed to a decline in organic volume of 2.8 percent, according to Q2 2022 Organic Produce Performance Report issued by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.

Stemilt is looking to elevate the purchase size of the organic category and bulk Artisan Organics peaches and nectarine with new random-weight recyclable pouch bags. Stemilt Marketing Director Brianna Shales said retailers should include the pouch bags to ensure catching the organic ring at checkout.