Top 5 Organic News to Help You Grow #202

1. Organic Fruit Growers Use Specific Strategies to Control Insects and Disease

Organic fruit growers face a number of unique challenges, but there is one solution that can be applied to any orchard or berry crop—ecological balance. A session on the subject was held January 20 during the virtual Pasa Sustainable Agriculture conference. While a panel of industry experts highlighted several challenges faced by organic fruit and berry growers, the most bothersome were insects and disease, often made worse by the impact of climate change.     Read More

2. OPPY Expands Partnership with Ocean Spray with Grape Harvest in Southern Hemisphere

A new table grape program is in town, and it’s one that boasts two powerhouse produce players: Oppy and Ocean Spray®. Expanding its footprint into the Southern Hemisphere, Oppy’s new program offers retailers a 12-month consumer brand with expansive organic options.     Read More

3. Merge Organics Launches Merge Marketplace

Buyers and sellers in the organic food sector now have a new way to work together. Merge Marketplace, a new platform designed to connect organic producers with buyers of organic products, is now live.     Learn More

4. USDA NOP Programs Recognizes 10 Certifiers for Data Quality

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) recognized the work of 10 organic certifiers with the annual "Data Quality Awards." Organic data reporting advances both market development and robust enforcement. These awards celebrate certifiers who exceeded requirements for delivering high-quality data to the Organic INTEGRITY Database in 2020. The awards were presented virtually before more than 600 inspectors and certifiers from around the world who participated at the annual NOP Certifier Training.    Read More

5. Uncle Matt's Organic Launches E-Commerce Site

Uncle Matt’s Organic, the nation’s number-one-selling brand of organic orange juice, makes its best-selling organic juices and functional beverages accessible to even more consumers with the launch of its new e-commerce site. The direct-to-consumer platform will offer an array of mixed product bundles and exclusive online offers, like new products, that will create a convenient and exploratory destination to experience the Uncle Matt’s Organic brand.     Read More