Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #323

1. Giant Raises $1.46M to Grow Food System Sustainability 

The Giant Co.'s Healing Our Planet initiative raised more than $1.46 million to support Rodale Institute, Planet Bee Foundation, and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. The campaign, now in its third year, has raised more than $5.6 million to grow health and sustainability initiatives.  Read More

2. Stemilt Details Promotable Apricot Volume and Increased Size 

It’s stonefruit time! Courtesy of Stemilt’s Washington apricot crop, retail displays and produce aisles will be bursting with the sweet scent of summer from mid-June through July, with promotion windows starting July 4 onwards. “We’ll have good volume and sizes of Artisan Organics apricots this year, which means now is the perfect time to prepare for upcoming promotion windows,” said Brian Evans, senior sales manager.  Read More

3. Sprouts Farmers Market Releases ESG Report for 2022 

Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, has published its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting the healthy grocer’s commitment to taking good care of the planet, people, and local communities. The company’s work focuses on offering sustainably and responsibly sourced products, eliminating waste and fighting hunger, reducing its carbon footprint, and plastics reduction.  Read More

4. New Zealand Organic Apples Will Help Supply Short US Market 

In a typical season, the US brings in offshore apples from Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. “The breakdown between these three countries of origin varies a little bit every year, but this year, we are seeing a different pattern,” said Maureen Royal with Bridges Organic Produce.  Read More

5. GrubMarket Partners with CCOF to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in Obtaining Organic Certification

GrubMarket announced a multi-year partnership with California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. This partnership, part of GrubMarket’s Sustainable California initiative, aims to support socially disadvantaged farmers in California by sponsoring cohorts of farmers from underserved communities to obtain organic certification, empowering them to adopt more organic farming practices and move towards long-term sustainability.  Read More