Official organic sales figures from 2012 won’t be finalized until around the end of March, but the industry anticipates strong year-on-year improvement.
“Indications are that organic food sales continued to have strong growth during 2012 and are likely to have met the projected 9% increase over 2011 sales predicted in the Organic Trade Association’s 2012 Organic Industry Survey,” said Christine Bushway, executive director of the Brattleboro, Vt.-based OTA. Continue reading
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Organics Unlimited strives to uphold the best, safe practices of sustainability to ensure the finest quality products for our customers. With only a few weeks until 2013, we are looking ahead to see that our work in sustainability continues to uphold a high-level of standards for your consumers to enjoy. Continue reading
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Tagged Bananas, Organic Bananas, Organic Produce, Organic Produce Industry, Organics Unlimited, Sustainability
San Diego, CA (October 4, 2012) — As Organics Unlimited heads into the fourth quarter, the company would like to remind its customers that sustainability is important for future generations. Helping merchandisers relay this message to consumers, Organics Unlimited will offer special fourth quarter point-of-purchase materials and provide tips to show the benefits of buying sustainable produce.
Rolling out the final installment of their famous quote campaign, this quarter’s print and online ads recognize Wendell Berry, a poet, activist and writer who stated, “The only possible guarantee for the future is responsible behavior in the present.” The management at Organics Unlimited works continually to enhance and add programs that will reach this goal.
“Sustainability is a key priority at Organics Unlimited,” says Mayra Velazquez de Leon, President and Co-Founder of Organics Unlimited. “Not only is our company focused on social responsibility with GROW [Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers], but we must always keep in mind the safety of our planet for the future.”
Materials for sustainability marketing will be available online at OrganicsUnlimited.com. Retailers who are would like to educate their customers on sustainability can look to the company’s blog at OrganicOdes.com for insights and tips.
