OPS keynote covers challenges, opportunities for organic produce
With the organic produce sector undergoing constant change and confronting new challenges, there’s a dire need for real talk about real issues and real solutions. Capping off the 10th annual Organic Produce Summit on July 16, “Keynote: Imagine That! Innovative Retail and Distribution Strategies Transforming the Organic Produce Industry” provided exactly that.
In an honest and inspiring panel discussion, Sandi Kronick of Happy Dirt, Bu Nygrens of Veritable Vegetable, Mike Downey of Military Produce Group and Abhi Ramesh of Misfits Market highlighted the most pressing problems facing the organic produce sector today and offered salient strategies to foster an abundant industry for years to come.
In spite of price hike fatigue, consumers are still snapping up organic foods
Even though organic products generally cost more than conventional, sales of organic items have been rising at aggressive rates, leaving non-organic groceries behind.
Natural Grocers® Named 2026 Sustainability Retailer of the Year by Produce Business
Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., has been named 2026 Sustainability Retailer of the Year by Produce Business, a leading trade publication serving the fresh produce industry.
The honor recognizes Natural Grocers’ longstanding commitment to sustainability, including its 100% certified organic produce offering, support for regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship initiatives and mission-driven approach to serving customers and communities.
Earthbound Introduces First Regenerative Organic Certified Salad Greens
Earthbound Farm has launched its first-ever Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) Spring Mix, which will be available for a limited time nationwide through October 2026. Earthbound Farm’s ROC program builds on its existing organic standards with additional farming practices intended to improve soil health, promote carbon sequestration, and enhance biodiversity
