Lunar New Year
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Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with Citrus for Luck!

February 1st marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and slinking in alongside it, the Water Tiger. Associated with bravery, confidence and strength, the cunning tiger’s appearance feels especially auspicious at this moment.

Revelers looking to ring in a fierce new year will look to citrus and other traditional dishes to bring luck, so be sure those displays are looking exceptionally opulent to entice eaters!

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Microgreens Pack Nutritional Punch
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Microgreens Pack Nutritional Punch

Healthful eating is top of mind this time of year, especially as eaters work diligently to combat colds and flu alongside ticking off their resolutions. Small but mighty, organic microgreens cram a lot of nutrients into a tiny package, making them a top choice for easy incorporation into existing meals and menus.

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Snack and Gift Deliciously with Satsuma Mandarins and Date Rolls
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Snack and Gift Deliciously with Satsuma Mandarins and Date Rolls

No other time of year centers food as gifts quite the way that the winter holidays do. Whether gathering in person or dropping off a treat on a doorstep, there’s delicious and nutritious snacks to share! Lovely on their own, or as part of a decadent gift basket, organic Satsuma mandarins and packaged date rolls both are perfect picks for eaters craving alternatives to cookies and candy!

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Northwest Winter Squash Varieties Entice Eaters to Try Something New
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Northwest Winter Squash Varieties Entice Eaters to Try Something New

Fall and winter eating is punctuated by delicious roasts, soups and hearty salads infused with the flavor and texture of organic winter squash. Whether the star of the meal, or in a supporting role, the options are endless in both the varieties to choose from and how to use them.

While forever-favorites like Acorn, Butternut, Delicata and Spaghetti (and it's petite counterpart) have earned coveted, rotating spots on seasonal menus, there’s a plethora of other squash for eaters to try, too!

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Keep The Good (Apple) Times Rolling!
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Keep The Good (Apple) Times Rolling!

With nearly two months of delicious autumn apple-eating underway, now’s the right time to refresh and revitalize apple displays with eye-catching colors and shapes! Variety is the spice of life and with seasonal feasting right around the corner, shoppers will be looking to apples to serve a multitude of needs. From baking to juicing, fresh eating, and even decorating and tablescaping, be sure to bring in something for everyone.

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Radicchio 101: Watch OGC’s Lucas Crawford Break It Down
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Radicchio 101: Watch OGC’s Lucas Crawford Break It Down

Oft-misunderstood radicchio has recently been welcomed with open arms by members of the culinary community and select organic growers looking to expand into this niche winter crop. While passionate, this group of radicchio-loyalists represents a small fraction of potential fans, and creating new radicchio customers through varietal education is a large opportunity!

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Boldly Grown Farm: Really Into Radicchio!
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Boldly Grown Farm: Really Into Radicchio!

Boldly Grown Farm was built upon a very specific vision and followed a strategy that few first-time farmers take. Amy and Jacob decided early on that they would focus on wholesale relationships rather than try their hand at farmers markets and retail-direct sales. They also made the decision to grow exclusively fall and winter crops.

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