May 24, 2017

Tanimura & Antle adds Glynn as director of organics

Tanimura & Antle has hired Chris Glynn as director of organics as the company prepares for a rollout of organic products. From 2005 until he joined Tanimura & Antle, Glynn was at Earthbound Farm, most recently as vice president of ag supply, playing a role in the development and coordination of their network of organic growers.

The company is currently conducting trials in preparation for a full launch later this year.

“Tanimura & Antle’s Artisan Romaine is simply the best new lettuce around and we’re very pleased with the results we’re seeing with it in organic trials,” said Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jeff Jackson. “It’s been a real hit with customers and consumers and there’s a lot of excitement about us bringing an organic version to market. Demand for organic produce continues to expand but it takes commitment and credibility to succeed at it 52 weeks a year. We are investing the time and resources necessary to build a reliable year-round program.”

Tanimura & Antle’s organic program is certified organic by CCOF. The company has also joined the Organic Trade Association. Organic is consistent with Tanimura & Antle’s broader, long-term commitment to sustainability, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in both organic and non-organic crops, minimum tillage to avoid soil erosion, cover cropping and crop rotation, drip irrigation resulting in 19 percent decrease in water usage, and protection of adjacent ecosystems.

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