Week in Review July 19, 2019

The organic produce industry wrestles with how to continue its robust growth, while finding ways to reduce packaging. Pamela and I discuss what she learned at the Organic...

By Greg Johnson
July 19, 2019
1 minute read

The organic produce industry wrestles with how to continue its robust growth, while finding ways to reduce packaging. Pamela and I discuss what she learned at the Organic Produce Summit and other top stories from the week.

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https://www.bluebookservices.com2019/07/12/kale-is-over-and-other-organic-produce-insights-from-wholesale-experts/

https://www.bluebookservices.com2019/07/17/chick-fil-a-begins-deliveries-from-its-first-company-owned-dc/

https://www.bluebookservices.com2019/07/18/organic-produce-packaging-and-plastic/

https://www.bluebookservices.com2019/07/18/aldis-industry-impact/

Greg Johnson is Director of Media Development for Blue Book Services

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