Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #305

1. UNFI Expands Its Wild Harvest Private-Label Organic Produce Line

United Natural Foods (UNFI) is expanding its Wild Harvest organic produce line to include over 40 new items, the grocery wholesaler announced last week. With its easy-to-spot purple branding, Wild Harvest has seen significant growth as shoppers are seeking out private-label offerings.  Read More

2. Pure Flavor Appoints Industry Veteran Joe Sbrocchi as SVP, Business Development and Strategy

Strengthening its leadership team with extensive industry expertise, Pure Flavor has welcomed Joe Sbrocchi as its new Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategy.  Read More

3. Valent BioSciences Announces the Acquisition of FBSciences

Valent BioSciences, a global leader in the discovery, development, and commercialization of highly effective, low-risk, environmentally compatible technologies and products for agriculture, public health, and forest health, announces its acquisition of FBSciences Holdings, a leader in the discovery and commercialization of naturally derived plant, soil, and climate health solutions. With this acquisition, Valent BioSciences and its parent company, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., now offer an innovative and proven portfolio of integrated biorational solutions, including biostimulants, biopesticides, and crop nutrition solutions.  Read More

4. Mother Earth Sees Bigger Opportunity in Baby Bella Mushrooms

As a fifth-generation-owned family farm, Mother Earth has a long legacy in organic mushrooms that has earned the company a great deal of respect. Today, Mother Earth manages 53 growing houses throughout southern Chester County in West Grove, Oxford, and Landenberg, PA, and has built a robust legacy in the organic mushroom industry.  Read More

5. PCC Marks 70th Year with Improvements, Activities, and Perks

The largest community-owned food cooperative in the US has reached a milestone. PCC Community Markets is celebrating its 70th year and marking the occasion with events, deals, and various expansions designed to carry the business through its next phase.   Read More