Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #350

1. USDA Supports Expansion Of 'Organic' Hydroponically Grown Food, Threatening Real Organic

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on November 27, 2023 funding that appears to be supporting the expansion of “organic” hydroponic, an approach to food production that has been criticized by the vast majority of the organic community as a process that violates foundational organic principles. Read More

2. Organic Herb Demand Exceeds Expectations This Holiday Season

Jacobs Farm del Cabo has announced big wins in sales for the company’s fresh organic herb offerings during the Thanksgiving season. The holidays are a time of high demand for fresh herbs as they add freshness, fragrance, and flavor to end-of-year festivities. Massive demand for herbs far exceeded supply this year. “We sold everything we grew,” said Jacobs Farm del Cabo Sales Manager Christine Miele. Read More

3. Natural Grocers Predicts Top Trends for 2024

Natural Grocers revealed its eighth annual Top Trends for 2024, which included consumers advocating for agricultural systems that are regenerative. The company anticipates a new way of eating called the Regenivore Diet. "Eating like a regenivore means making food choices that support your health and the health of the planet," the company said. Read More

4. As California's Appetite for Organics Expands, Local Growers See a New Role in Fighting Climate Change

It's hard to find a job fighting climate change. But the organic farming industry is one place where a person can make a living making a difference. Food systems account for 20% to 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to data from the World Bank. The reinvention of farming could impact the future as much as the electric car.  Read More

5. Fruit World Rolls Out Eye-Catching New Citrus Packaging: Bianca Kaprielian Shares

It’s bold! It’s inviting! It’s energetic! It’s Fruit World’s newest packaging debut! The fresh produce supplier is ushering in the anticipated California citrus season with a fresh and bold new packaging rollout. Read More