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Organic Produce Summit

The team of Organics Unlimited is happy to be back at the trade show scene. From left to right: Mayra Velazquez de Leon, Daniella Velazquez de Leon and Manuel Velazquez de Leon.
The team of Organics Unlimited is happy to be back at the trade show scene. From left to right: Mayra Velazquez de Leon, Daniella Velazquez de Leon and Manuel Velazquez de Leon.
Smiles in the booth of Team Starr Ranch Growers. 
Smiles in the booth of Team Starr Ranch Growers. 
Patrick Cortes and Patrick Dueire are ready to talk about Mission's avocado and mango programs.
Patrick Cortes and Patrick Dueire are ready to talk about Mission's avocado and mango programs.
Ray Wowryk with Nature Fresh Farms is walking the show. 
Ray Wowryk with Nature Fresh Farms is walking the show. 
The show is well timed for Bard Valley Date Growers as dates are in harvest season. Jeff Hansen and Neil Merritt are manning the booth. 
The show is well timed for Bard Valley Date Growers as dates are in harvest season. Jeff Hansen and Neil Merritt are manning the booth. 
The team of Divine Flavor in full force! From left to right: Michael Dupuis, Luis Rodriguez, Liz Cheang, Elizabeth Smart, and Carlos Bon.
The team of Divine Flavor in full force! From left to right: Michael Dupuis, Luis Rodriguez, Liz Cheang, Elizabeth Smart, and Carlos Bon.
North Bay Produce is represented by Ryan Lockman and Brian Klumpp.
North Bay Produce is represented by Ryan Lockman and Brian Klumpp.
Fernando Rodriguez and Ben Johnson with Bridges Organic Produce. 
Fernando Rodriguez and Ben Johnson with Bridges Organic Produce. 
The Rainier Fruit team was happy to be out and about and finally seeing people in person again.
The Rainier Fruit team was happy to be out and about and finally seeing people in person again.
Representing Progressive Produce are Matthew Gideon, Veleyin Contreras, Howard Nager and Jamie Simon. The company just launched a new sweet potato line.
Representing Progressive Produce are Matthew Gideon, Veleyin Contreras, Howard Nager and Jamie Simon. The company just launched a new sweet potato line.
Jamie Sells and Ben Vallejo with Oppy have a variety of produce on display to show to buyers. From Envy apples, to Divemex bell peppers to Zespri kiwifruit. 
Jamie Sells and Ben Vallejo with Oppy have a variety of produce on display to show to buyers. From Envy apples, to Divemex bell peppers to Zespri kiwifruit. 
Display of organic SunGold kiwis. 
Display of organic SunGold kiwis. 
It's a home show for the team from California Giant. Pictured are Alan Ediger, Nick Chappell, Chris Rivera, Amelia Jackson and Joe Barsi. 
It's a home show for the team from California Giant. Pictured are Alan Ediger, Nick Chappell, Chris Rivera, Amelia Jackson and Joe Barsi. 
Mike Preacher and Cate Gipe-Stewart with Superfresh Growers proudly show organic Gala apples. 
Mike Preacher and Cate Gipe-Stewart with Superfresh Growers proudly show organic Gala apples. 
Christian Bengard with Well Pict Berries is flanked by Johnna Johnson and Taylor Uyeno who are in the strawberry spirit. 
Christian Bengard with Well Pict Berries is flanked by Johnna Johnson and Taylor Uyeno who are in the strawberry spirit. 
Jessica Hughes, Kevin Sorichetti, and Derrick Rayner with EarthFresh. Second from right is Joe Loiacano with Hello Fresh holding organic potatoes in new 100% compostable packaging. 
Jessica Hughes, Kevin Sorichetti, and Derrick Rayner with EarthFresh. Second from right is Joe Loiacano with Hello Fresh holding organic potatoes in new 100% compostable packaging. 
New packaging from EarthFresh: a 100% compostable bag that is available for organic red, yellow, and Russet varieties. Packaging size comes in 3, 5, and 10 lb. options. 
New packaging from EarthFresh: a 100% compostable bag that is available for organic red, yellow, and Russet varieties. Packaging size comes in 3, 5, and 10 lb. options. 
The show is well timed for Viva Tierra Organic with California apple and pear crops transitioning to Washington harvest. From left to right: Roy Ruff, Bill Denevan, Chris Ford and Tryg McInerny.
The show is well timed for Viva Tierra Organic with California apple and pear crops transitioning to Washington harvest. From left to right: Roy Ruff, Bill Denevan, Chris Ford and Tryg McInerny.
California specific packaging for Viva Tierra's organic apple and pear programs. 
California specific packaging for Viva Tierra's organic apple and pear programs. 
Branden Hontalas and Paul Mastronardi from Sunset/Mastronardi show different organic tomato varieties as well as packaging types. Prior to the start of the trade show, Paul Mastronardi participated in a panel discussion on the growth of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Real or Hype?
Branden Hontalas and Paul Mastronardi from Sunset/Mastronardi show different organic tomato varieties as well as packaging types. Prior to the start of the trade show, Paul Mastronardi participated in a panel discussion on the growth of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Real or Hype?
Christina Ward and Christian Harris proudly pose in front of Sunkist's retro logo. The popular lollipop logo was brought back for the company's organic line. 
Christina Ward and Christian Harris proudly pose in front of Sunkist's retro logo. The popular lollipop logo was brought back for the company's organic line. 
New bin display for organic citrus.
New bin display for organic citrus.
The SunFed team is happy to be at OPS. From left to right: Frank Camera, Craig Slate, Irene Amezaga and Randy Scott with Sprouts Farmers Market also joins for the photo. 
The SunFed team is happy to be at OPS. From left to right: Frank Camera, Craig Slate, Irene Amezaga and Randy Scott with Sprouts Farmers Market also joins for the photo. 
Don Roper with Honeybear Marketing proudly shows organic Honeycrisp apples.
Don Roper with Honeybear Marketing proudly shows organic Honeycrisp apples.
The Awe Sum Organics team is happy to be at OPS, which is located in their backyard. Brianna Posner, David Posner and Guy Opie smile for the camera. 
The Awe Sum Organics team is happy to be at OPS, which is located in their backyard. Brianna Posner, David Posner and Guy Opie smile for the camera. 
Although it was closer to the end of the afternoon, the Misionero team was still happy to pose for a picture. Zack Clarke (back left), Hana Mohsin, Joel Rudnick and Rudy Facio.
Although it was closer to the end of the afternoon, the Misionero team was still happy to pose for a picture. Zack Clarke (back left), Hana Mohsin, Joel Rudnick and Rudy Facio.
Audee Rios Canobbio and Aracely Van Dine with Coliman were very happy with the turnout at OPS. 
Audee Rios Canobbio and Aracely Van Dine with Coliman were very happy with the turnout at OPS. 
Robert Adams with One Banana.
Robert Adams with One Banana.
The Trinity Fruit team is so happy to see everyone in person again. Dominic DeFrancesco, Angela Hernandez, Jeri Elsasser and Levon Ganajian. 
The Trinity Fruit team is so happy to see everyone in person again. Dominic DeFrancesco, Angela Hernandez, Jeri Elsasser and Levon Ganajian. 
Rob Jackson shows organic grape tomatoes from Red Sun Farms.
Rob Jackson shows organic grape tomatoes from Red Sun Farms.
Emily Autrey and Joe Vargas with First Fruits Marketing said there will be a lot of attention for Opal apples this season.
Emily Autrey and Joe Vargas with First Fruits Marketing said there will be a lot of attention for Opal apples this season.
Brian Vertrees with Naturipe Farms has his hands full with raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. 
Brian Vertrees with Naturipe Farms has his hands full with raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. 
The team of Pure Flavor. From left to right Chris Veillon, Tiffany Sabelli and Jamie Moracci.
The team of Pure Flavor. From left to right Chris Veillon, Tiffany Sabelli and Jamie Moracci.
George Harter, Rochelle Bohm and Robb Myers with CMI Orchards.
George Harter, Rochelle Bohm and Robb Myers with CMI Orchards.
Justin Rossi and Tiffany Rivera showed off California grapes. 
Justin Rossi and Tiffany Rivera showed off California grapes. 
Patrick Lucy, Caitlin Cunha and Bob Lucy with Del Rey Avocados. 
Patrick Lucy, Caitlin Cunha and Bob Lucy with Del Rey Avocados. 
The team of Duncan Family Farms: Patty Emmert, James Macek, Courtney Boyer and Pete Guerrero.
The team of Duncan Family Farms: Patty Emmert, James Macek, Courtney Boyer and Pete Guerrero.
Dino Iacovino and Michael Stewart with Altar Produce.
Dino Iacovino and Michael Stewart with Altar Produce.
The team of Bostock New Zealand.
The team of Bostock New Zealand.
The Dovex team from Washington State. 
The Dovex team from Washington State. 
Mitch Wetzel and John Anspach with Sunview Marketing show California Gem grapes. 
Mitch Wetzel and John Anspach with Sunview Marketing show California Gem grapes. 
Mark Munger, Sandra Medina and Dave Hewitt stand in front of the 4Earth Farms cooler.
Mark Munger, Sandra Medina and Dave Hewitt stand in front of the 4Earth Farms cooler.
A new organic medley from 4Earth Farms will be launched soon. 
A new organic medley from 4Earth Farms will be launched soon. 
Almost matching colors...that's worth a photo thought Superfresh's Mike Preacher. Pictured are Cat Gipe-Stewart with Superfresh Growers and Marieke Hemmes with FreshPlaza.
Almost matching colors...that's worth a photo thought Superfresh's Mike Preacher. Pictured are Cat Gipe-Stewart with Superfresh Growers and Marieke Hemmes with FreshPlaza.
Open space between booths to give attendees a better opportunity for social distancing. 
Open space between booths to give attendees a better opportunity for social distancing.