The key to moving the needle for the organic produce industry might just be building large, eye-popping displays.

At least that was the main takeaway from a session on produce merchandising at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, July 9-11.

Registration is now open for the eighth annual Organic Grower Summit, presented by Farm Progress, taking place Dec. 3-4 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA. This premier two-day event connects growers, consultants, inspectors and industry partners to advance organic agriculture through education and collaboration.

Key Highlights of the 2025 Summit:

When Grimmway Farms was able to ensure its retail customers that it could provide a consistent supply of organic produce, it saw its sales of that category skyrocket. Jeff Huckaby, the company’s CEO and president, believes that is also the key to unlock new sales and continue to grow the category.

Washington Fruit Growers and grower-partner Gilbert Orchards are officially Regenerative Organic Certified for their apple and cherry orchards. The certification marks a significant milestone in the companies’ shared commitment to environmental responsibility and farmworker well-being.

Katzman Produce, part of Katzman’s family of companies, has expanded into organics. The 100-plus year old wholesaler, based on the Hunts Point Produce Market, has created a dedicated organics department to better service its customers.

With a full lineup of premium organic fruit that’s grown with care, Homegrown Organic Farms is set to make a strong impression at this year’s Organic Produce Summit. The company will be exhibiting at booth No.