Almuhanad Melhim, Rabobank's fruit, vegetable and nut analyst

The pandemic was very good for organic produce demand, and new research from Rabobank looks at the reasons behind that surge and what may be next for the sector. Rabobank fruit, vegetable and nut analyst Almuhanad Melhim authored the October report called The State of North American Organic Produce: A Closer Look at Post-Pandemic Trends and Emerging Issues. In the report, Melhim considered why the growth rate of retail organic food sales will likely decline after the pandemic effect wanes. Even so, Melhim’s analysis indicates retail organic sales will remain higher than the pre-pandemic rate. Read more: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.