Organic

The Nunes Co.’s Tom Nunes dies

Tom Nunes of The Nunes Company, which markets its vegetables and leafy greens under the Foxy brand, has died. He was 95. Nunes died Aug. 5 in Carmel Valley, California. His farming career stretched to... more »

Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution

In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products. In addition to the redesign of Red Tomato’s EcoCertified fruit totes and pouches, Red Tomato... more »

Larger SweeTango apple season reported

A bigger SweeTango apple season is being predicted. The marketers of the SweeTango apple variety are forecasting this year’s harvest to bring a fifth more production. In a crowded apple market, it’s now retailers’ chance... more »

USDA program assists new organic growers

As the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) nears the 1.5-year mark of its five-year mission, participation in the $100 million initiative’s mentorship program continues to grow. TOPP uses a variety of methods, including... more »

Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy

Naturipe Farms, based in Salinas, California, has been a pioneering force in berry production since 1917. With origins as a marketing cooperative for strawberries, Naturipe has since transformed into a vertically integrated company owned by... more »

Endowment to aid California organic growers

California organic growers to benefit from a California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation (CCOF) endowment designed to help organic growers continue growing organically produced crops. The CCOF endowment was created to ensure growers can remain growing... more »

Texas opens organic certification cost share program

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have announced that its National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is now accepting applications. This program offers financial assistance to organic producers, processors,... more »

Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus

As the owner of Great Bear Vineyards, which will complete transitioning all grapes to organic production this year, Marcus Meadows-Smith relies on biological products to help control disease and pests. He’s not just a user... more »