Welcome to the final part of our series on organic tropical fruit. Mango is increasing in popularity as more retail markets carry the whole fruit and create interest by adding signage with the variety and country of origin. It is thought that there are over a thousand varieties of mangos in the world, but about 20 varieties are commonly eaten. Read more

Pineapple is part 2 of our series on organic tropical fruit ingredients. Did you know that one supermarket chain in the UK reported pineapple sales growth as outstripping avocado? That’s probably because they are great as an ingredient in main dishes, snack foods and desserts.

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This series on organic tropical fruit starts with the perennial favorite - banana. Bananas in different forms are showing up in crunchy snacks, tropical shakes, ice cream and even dog treats. Organic bananas contain high levels of potassium and no fat. Read more

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Here is a recipe for a delicious, vegan drink made with earth-friendly ingredients. This chocolate treat will give you energy for whatever planet-saving project you are doing this Earth Day! Read more

Misinformation about organic food production is everywhere. This Q and A will hopefully clear up some of the questions about what is and is not allowed in organic agriculture to control crop damaging pests.

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A recent breakthrough study by Northeastern University in collaboration with The Organic Center showed that soil on organic farms traps carbon better than soil on conventional farms. And even more important, soil from organic farms had 26% greater potential for long-term carbon storage.

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Innovation is the key to survival in the beverage category. Many consumers are looking for new flavors – ones that they are healthier, not artificial or imitation. So the time is ripe to formulate beverages with real organic fruit and bring excitement to the category.

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Clean label is arguably one of the food industry’s hottest trends. Product developers are reformulating in response to consumer concerns about “chemicals” and growing interest in simple and healthy eating. But, clean label has no established definition and consumers have many ways of defining it...

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Sourcing organic fruit and vegetable ingredients can be tricky. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to find the ingredients that best fit your production requirements. How you undertake this task has an impact on your supply chain risk. Whether you’re new or a seasoned fruit buyer, remembering these four simple tips...

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Consumers expect their favorite product to look and taste exactly the same every time they buy it. How do you make sure the ingredients you buy remain consistent year after year? Our quality protocol includes a professionally trained sensory panel to ensure that you receive consistent, high quality products every time you place an order...

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