Organic Certifications Surge as New SOE Rule Enacted

April 18, 2024 Organic Produce Network

On March 19, 2024, the National Organic Program’s (NOP) new Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule was implemented after a 14-month educational effort, and the results have been very positive, according to the NOP’s Dr. Jennifer Tucker.

Organic Produce Sales and Volume Edge Up Again in Q3—Sales Increase 2%, Volume Up 1.9%

October 27, 2023 Organic Produce Network

For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Q3 2023 Organic Produce Performance Report issued by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.

“The SOE Deadline Looms—Are You Ready?” Ed Session Announced for OGS 2023

August 31, 2023 Organic Produce Network

With March 19, 2024, comes full implementation of the National Organic Program’s (NOP) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, and with that, new challenges are coming into view for producers, distributors, and importers. Navigating and adhering to these new requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first announced educational session of the Organic Grower Summit.

Organic Fresh Produce Sales and Volume Edge Up in Q2—Sales Increase 1.5%, Volume Up 1%

August 2, 2023 Organic Produce Network

Organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend of volume loss seen in 2021 and 2022, according to the Q2 2023 Organic Produce Performance Report issued by Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners.

“The Shifting Organic Assortment at Retail” Organic Produce Summit 2023 Ed Session Announced

May 11, 2023 Organic Produce Summit

As inflation and rising costs have impacted organic sales over the past year, producers and retailers are seeking new ways and opportunities to grow sales. The Shifting Organic Assortment at Retail will be the subject of the fifth-announced educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023, featuring an exclusive analysis of organic fresh produce sales through the first half of this year, an examination of how consumer purchasing behavior is changing, and an exploration of opportunities to drive sales in an inflationary environment.