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Jennifer Tucker, deputy administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, speaks Jan. 10 at The Packer’s Global Organic Produce Expo.
USDA to propose 'game-changing' organic rule soon

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Significant new regulations are coming soon for the National Organic Program.

New survey gives insight into who buys organic food
New survey gives insight into who buys organic food

Earthbound Farm surveyed more than 500 shoppers to learn about who is buying organic food, and the company found the organic shopper profile has shifted toward the mainstream.

Dan Bourgault (second from right) said if Instacart product isn’t making cooking more convenient for consumers, it fails. He was part of a panel on e-commerce at the Organic Produce Summit. Morning News Beat’s Kevin Coupe moderated (from left) and was joined by Tony Stallone of Peapod; Bourgault; and Don Barnett of Sun Basket.
Fresh is key in online grocery

Sourcing for meal kit operations can be difficult, but the fresher the ingredients the better. Three e-commerce retailers led a panel July 12 at the Organic Produce Summit and talked about challenges and opportunities.

Stemilt Honeycrisp volume up
Stemilt Honeycrisp volume up

Stemilt Growers has started its biggest harvest of Honeycrisp apples yet.