State of Organic 2023

Sure, 2023 sales of organic fresh produce were slower than in previous

years, but there’s no denying that consumers see the benefit of organic

fruits and vegetables. Retail sales topped a record $9.6 billion last year,

and the future of organic fresh produce remains very positive. The

proof is in the pudding: As supermarkets increase organic assortment, expand

shelf sets, and improve the visibility of organics at the retail level, consumer

purchases will continue to grow. And while hot—and sometimes contentious—

issues related to technology, regenerative agriculture, food safety, and inflation

drove robust dialogue and debate among growers and retailers, the organic

community at large rallied around the overarching of values that continue to

ensure this industry blossoms: transparency, health, and environmentalism.

Once again, we want to thank all of those who have been a part of making

the Organic Produce Network an effective vehicle for sharing news and information about the organic fresh produce industry.