Marbleseed Conference 2025 - Presentations
Wholesale Markets for Organic Fruit
Session: Session 2A
Start / End: 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM Sat
Presenters:
- Peter Kraus
- Ryan Pesch
How can Upper Midwest organic fruit growers scale up to meet the burgeoning unmet demand for local, organic fruit in regional grocery stores, food processors, and institutions? Join these experienced farmers as they discuss what wholesale buyers expect in price, volume, quality standards, and food safety practices. Learn if these larger markets are a good fit for your fruit farm, how to approach wholesale buyers, and how to cultivate a successful business relationship with them.