Organic Production and Marketing Newsletter

March 2004

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Raisins, Prunes, Pecans
The Packer

Dried fruits are now being included in the organic category. Natural Selection Foods has added organic raisins in 1.5 ounce snack packs and 7-ounce boxes, and dried plums in 15 ounce canisters. Organics are also making inroads in the nut category. It is reported that Almond growers can receive high prices for organic almonds if they are willing to follow the numerous USDA restrictions. There is a growing demand for organic pecans, at this time however, there are few pecan growers that are certified organic. Organic peanuts are also becoming more available, grown mostly in New Mexico, and marketed mostly on the West Coast.

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