Organic Produce Network

OPN: Retail Sales of Organic Fresh Produce Continues Growth in 2019, Northeast Shows Biggest Gain

January 21, 2020 Organic Produce Network

Retail sales of organic fruits and vegetables grew by slightly more than five percent in 2019 – more than double the two percent growth for conventional produce – according to the 2019 Organic Produce Performance Report released exclusively by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. …

The New England Organic Produce Conference Committee Announces Retailer Roundtable Participants

March 20, 2019 New England Produce Council

The New England Produce Council (NEPC) and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) announce the retailer participants for the roundtable session. Brian Fleming (Stop & Shop Supermarket), Kevin Barry (Big Y Foods) and Mark Jewell (Hannaford Bros. Supermarket) will speak at the retailer roundtable on May 1st at the New England Organic Produce Conference being held at Gillette Stadium. …

Organics Fresh Produce Sales Hit 5.6 billion in 2018; Continue to Drive All Produce Growth

January 31, 2019 Organic Produce Network

In a year when total grocery store dollar growth only reached two percent, organic fresh produce once again surpassed the status quo according to new information released by the Organic Produce Network and Nielsen. In total, organic produce sales reached $5.6 billion in 2018, with the year ending on a particularly high note as sales increased 13 percent the final week of the year. …

New England Produce Council and Organic Produce Network Announce Shannon Allen as Keynote Speaker

January 30, 2019 New England Produce Council

The New England Produce Council (NEPC) and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) announce the first New England Organic Produce Conference scheduled for May 1st at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro MA. Together for the first time, NEPC & OPN will be presenting an educational event that will feature Shannon Allen as the keynote speaker. …