Regenerative Ag 101: Is Regenerative the “New” Organic? Final OPS 2022 Ed Session Announced

As regenerative agriculture is reshaping the production of how food is grown, a panel of large-scale organic growers will discuss their involvement with this new method of growing and what it may mean for the future of organic fresh produce at the sixth annual Organic Produce Summit.

“The Future of Grocery Retailing” Keynote Presentation Announced for OPS 2022

On the heels of a global pandemic, much has changed over the past two years in the world of grocery retailing, and with it, the various dynamics of what may lie ahead for the fresh produce industry. To discuss the future of grocery retail and its impact on fresh produce, a pair of leaders from one of the nation’s most progressive grocery chains and the former co-CEO of the organization have been confirmed as panelists for a keynote presentation at Organic Produce Summit 2022, this July in Monterey, CA. 

OPS 2022 Educational Session Announcement: CEA Part 2 – CEA of Tomorrow: From the Greenhouse to the Consumer

The burgeoning growth of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and how growers and consumers view this emerging segment of fresh produce production is the second of two educational sessions devoted to CEA at Organic Produce Summit (OPS) 2022.

Plastic Bank’s David Katz to Keynote OPS 2022

April 26, 2022 Organic Produce Summit

Katz will deliver a TedTalk style presentation on how Plastic Bank and the world’s most progressive companies are stewarding the collection of ocean-bound plastic waste and empowering communities to thrive. Plastic Bank allows people living in poverty to collect plastic and trade it in for material goods such as school tuition, medical insurance, internet access, and cooking fuel.

Organic Fresh Produce Sales Up 4% in Q1 2022, Topping $2.3B for the Quarter

April 21, 2022 Organic Produce Network

Total organic fresh produce sales for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 4 percent from the same period last year, topping $2.3 billion for the quarter, according to the Q1 2022 Organic Produce Performance Report released exclusively by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners.