Monthly Archives: May 2018

Small Growers

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At Organics Unlimited, we are entering our peak production time of year for our organic bananas. Typically, April to September are the highest banana-producing months in Mexico. One of the ways we can fulfill high demand is with the help of our small grower partners! Many people have asked us what exactly our relationship with these small growers is.

Our small growers own and operate their own farms. Although they are obligated to follow strict organic farming methods to be certified organic, they are able to hire their own workers. Organics Unlimited provides them with the expertise and also certifies their bananas. In exchange, the small grower operation commits to treating their workers fairly and pay fair market wages.

Farmers who participate in the small grower program are offered a year-long contract from Organics Unlimited. During this year, Organics Unlimited commits to buying their entire supply of organic bananas. In turn, the small growers are able to focus on growing bananas, not on finding customers. Working with small growers empowers the communities around banana growing regions and is just one of the ways that Organics Unlimited gives back to the community!

To learn more about our organic bananas and how you can offer Organics Unlimited and GROW organic bananas in your store, please visit OrganicsUnlimited.com. You may also follow Organics Unlimited on Facebook and Twitter for more news.

Join us at the West Coast Produce Expo!

If you are planning on attending the West Coast Produce Expo in Palm Springs CA., come by to booth 380 and say hi!

West Coast expo

Organic Movement Going Strong

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The fact that organic products are receiving a lot of popularity is nothing new. For the past 10 years, consumers have been becoming increasingly more educated about the benefits of consuming organic. This in turn has led to consumers demanding more transparency about how their food is grown and produced.

According to a recent article in Fresh Plaza, organic food sales in the U.S. totaled approximately $43 billion in 2016, up $3.3 billion from 2015, according to the latest figures from the Organic Trade Association. Overall, organic accounted for 5.3% of total food sales.

The best news is that this growth isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. In fact, research shows that the organic good market is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of more than 14% between 2016 and 2021 globally.

As the organic trend continues to grow it will become increasingly important to educate your customers on what exactly “organic” entails, especially as new products and new certifications come into the market.

For a long time, taste and flavor have been the top contributors to the organic movement. Recently however, environmental concerns have once again become popular. In fact, the organic movement started in the 1940’s in order to decrease the use of chemicals and enhance better soil management. At Organics Unlimited, we are no strangers to the organic movement either. Not only is our produce certified 100% organic, but we are a fourth-generation family-owned company. We know organic and are proud to give consumers the fresh, healthy produce they want and deserve.

To learn more about our organic bananas and how you can offer Organics Unlimited and GROW organic bananas in your store, please visit OrganicsUnlimited.com. You may also follow Organics Unlimited on Facebook and Twitter for more news.