It’s Peak NW Melon Season!
OGC coworkers visited growers across the Northwest last week to check on this year’s harvests of Oregon and Washington-grown melons. From the Willamette Valley to Eltopia, Washington and Hermiston, Oregon organic melon magic is happening across the region and now’s the time to go big on these tasty varieties!
Get OGC’s Grape Primer
From organic seedless table grapes to candy varieties and specialty types, use this Primer to learn about the more than 25 varieties OGC offers!
There’s Plenty of Pretty Plums & Pluots!
CA Season Still Going Strong, Northwest Options Now Available
With new varieties rolling in every week, these juicy gems of stone fruit season continue to delight shoppers.
It’s Time to Promote NW Specialty Melons!
From arid eastern Washington, grower Alan Schreiber of Agricultural Development Group is harvesting a delicious collection of organic specialty melons.
Peri & Sons Farms Earthbag Onions
Shoppers continue to vote with their dollars, and the results show sustainable packaging is a winner in the produce department.
Boost Summer Sales with POP!
Starting to see the summer sales slump? With road trips, vacations and packed summer schedules, it’s not uncommon for shoppers’ time and attention to be drawn in many different directions. This is a great time to focus their attention on key summer items to capture all possible sales with eye-catching and informative POP!
Sweet Potato Toolkit
Who knew there was so much to learn about organic sweet potatoes!? OGC has embarked on a project to champion these tasty tuberous roots and address the often-confusing naming convention of “yams” versus sweet potato (hint: it’s sweet potato).
Entice Shoppers with Colorful Varietal Veg
Vegetables in striking colors are sure to brighten up these wet, final days of winter and inspire creative meals. Bring in these attractive options to add interest to wet racks and menus.
Plan Ahead for St. Patrick’s Day!
Landing on Friday March 17th this year, St. Patrick’s Day will surely be extra festive. Here are a few tips to help plan for this food-focused holiday in the produce department!
Don’t Miss Mango Valencia Orange!
Available now from our friends at Buck Brand, organic Mango Valencia is a unique variety deserving of enthusiastic loyalists!
OGC Sales Representative Graydon Russell explains why this vanilla-scented variety is great not only for eaters with acid sensitivities but for fans of flavor as well!
NW Cured Winter Squash: Big on Flavor But Ending Soon
The season for Northwest-grown winter squash is winding down quickly. While the majority of the category is being sourced from Mexico, two Washington-grown cured varieties are still standing and eating deliciously!
Offer Variety & Abundance with Small Round Orange Things!
The mandarins and tangelos that mark the midpoint of the citrus season with abundance are having their moment! Affectionately referred to as “small round orange things,” many delectable organic varieties are available now, making for tasty additions to citrus sets.
Limes from our friends at Marsalisi Organics in CA!
Let your Account Rep know you’re looking for the juiciest limes and educate eaters that their yellow tones indicate peak ripeness. Happily recommend organic Marsalisi limes!
Why Organic Citrus? Some Great Reasons to Stock Up with OGC!
Many shoppers know the health and environmental benefits of selecting organic produce, especially for products that fall under the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” for pesticides in produce. Citrus avoided inclusion on the list until 2021 when conventional tangerines secured a less-than-coveted spot. With the cost of food rising and shoppers feeling the pinch, now’s a great time to remind eaters why selecting organic citrus is worth it!
Peak Season Flavor: Satsuma Mandarins Are On!
This quintessential variety is on in great volume and the quality of the fruit is fantastic. Sweet, seedless, easy-to-peel Satsuma mandarins are essential in December citrus displays. Perfect for vitamin C-packed snacking and available in bulk, bags and festive gift boxes, be sure to bring in plenty of this must-have fruit.
Few citrus fans are as enthusiastic about this variety as OGC Account Representative Monique Kirby!
Preparing for Thanksgiving? OGC is Here to Help!
With one of the biggest food holidays just around the corner, the pressure is on to reset merchandising plans and menus, filling both with eaters’ favorite seasonal items. OGC is here to answer a few perennial questions and to lend guidance to help price-conscious shoppers fill their baskets with ingredients for their feasts.
Don’t miss the downloadable Cheesy Brussels Sprout Casserole recipe card!
Citrus & Sub-Tropical Fruit Brings Color & Flavor to Fall Fare
Citrus season has started in California, and unique sub-tropical treats are arriving from warmer locales. While eaters may be focused on all things that scream “fall in the Pacific Northwest,” remind them with bountiful displays that items from these fruit categories add vibrant seasonal flavor to salads, cocktails, desserts and snacks!
Celebrate Seasonal Abundance with Nuts in Shell: Gifting, Cracking & Tablescaping!
Let your Account Rep know you want to include organic Walnuts, Filberts and Chestnuts in the shell on your next order!
Build a Bountiful Apple Set with These Stand-Out Varieties
The secret to great apple displays isn’t very well-kept. We’ve been saying it for years. Be sure to bring in options for every kind of eater, and don’t forget those color breaks!
Here are nine varieties that you won’t want your eaters to miss!