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Organic

Ample organic cauliflower on the market
There is strong volume currently of organic cauliflower. Cauliflower supplies are coming from Yuma, AZ and El Centro, CA right now. “There are great supplies out of the desert California regions mainly due to generally cooler weather over Christmas slowing down succession plantings. At this point in time…

Both a radish and a root vegetable – the watermelon radish
Who has heard of the watermelon radish? The people who have, love that it’s a radish and a root vegetable; it is derived from the heirloom Chinese Daikon radish. The…

Organic grower unveils newly renovated greenhouses in Mexico
Wholesum, Fairtrade-certified grower and shipper of organic produce, inaugurated its newly renovated tomato greenhouses at Wholesum Farms Pacific. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 9th in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. The event consisted of a virtual live stream on the company’s…

Wageningen University
Research into organic residues as potting soil constituents
Potting soil consists of a mixture with, for example, peat, coconut or wood fibers. Organic residues may also be added to this, but according to industry regulations up to a certain maximum. This is because residues such as compost, roadside grass and other organic residuals can have negative effects on…

Russia: Organic vegetable greenhouse built in Serpukhov
The construction of a six-hectare greenhouse has been completed in Serpukhov, near Moscow, reported the regional Ministry of Agriculture. “The first seeds of organic…

Dole Fresh Vegetables announces limited recall of organic romaine hearts
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic romaine hearts. The products being recalled are Dole™ Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), combined English/French packaging, with Harvested-On dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20, and Wild Harvest Organic…

Biomarket, the first market in Spain devoted exclusively to organic products
"We expect that the Biomarket will initially account for 20% of the organic fruit and vegetables marketed in Catalonia"
On November 23, the Biomarket will be inaugurated in Barcelona; the first wholesale market in Spain and the second in Europe exclusively devoted to organic products, mainly fruit and vegetables. Located in the Mercabarna facilities, the Biomarket will initially work with ten wholesale companies, some of…
Spain
Eroski develops a new range of organic fruits and vegetables under its own brand
Eroski has taken another step in its commitment to organic products by launching a new range of fresh organic products under its own brand. The new range is made up of 19…

Holiday herb mixes now available
With the start of the holiday season and Thanksgiving fast approaching, Jacobs Farm del Cabo’s holiday herb program is in full swing. In preparation, the company is now shipping its organic Poultry and Holiday Herb Mixes and their full line of fresh, organic, culinary herb packs. Jacobs Farm del Cabo’s organic herb mixes provide…