Cheers to Another Great OPS!
Organic Produce Summit (OPS) reported that the 2023 edition of their annual event was the largest yet, and OGC enjoyed cultivating connections, meeting friends old and new to see, talk and taste all things organic produce.
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!
Move More Melons with POP!
Take advantage of a full set of Melon POP to help shoppers tell Tuscan from Charentais, know when a watermelon is ripe and ready and learn more about new-to-them-varieties.
OGC Visits Longtime Stone Fruit Grower Partners in California
Stone fruit orchards in California are heavy with sweet and succulent apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums and pluots. OGC recently had the opportunity to visit several of our incredible grower partners in the Central Valley to reconnect and see how this season’s fruit is coming along.
Colorful Seedless Specialty Watermelons Bring Excitement to Displays
From our friends at Thomson another season of delicious, delightfully hued organic seedless watermelons!
Cherries: Good News on This Favorite Juicy Gem
“Cherry trees in California are just about as happy as they can be right now,” reports OGC’s stone fruit Buyer Brian Keogh.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Washington Farmland Trust
Supporting farms and protecting farmland is essential. Washington Farmland Trust (WFT) has been working for decades to preserve farmland and assist a new generation of farmers. Their wide-ranging programs include farmland conservation efforts, land access technical assistance, stewardship initiatives, sustainability efforts, and more.
Remembering Oregon’s “Berry Goddess” and Friend of OGC, Bernadine Strik
Together with OGC’s Lynn Coody, Bernadine helped write the OGC Blueberry Handbook—a top to bottom resource for organic blueberry growers in the Northwest. A physical copy of the handbook would remain in co-founder David Lively’s desk for the next couple of decades.
Gorgeous NW Grown Greens
Available now in steady volume, be sure to bring in plenty of these greens and remind shoppers they’re nutritious, delicious and grown organically by small-to-medium-sized Northwest farms.
Stunning Spring Picks Bring Excitement
There’s plenty of springtime goodness thanks to our growers in California and the Northwest. Check out this list, and bring plenty of color, texture and flavor into the department!
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Kitchen Table Advisors
KTA supports small farmers and ranchers who use organic practices and are focused on environmental and social change in the food system. Their vision is to rebuild a food system rooted in community, justice and ecological responsibility. To make this vision a reality, KTA makes it a priority to work with owners of small farms and ranches who have historically been excluded from resources and recognition within our food system – namely the BIPOC, women, low-income, immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities.
Start Planning for Mother’s Day with These Must-Haves
With the Mother’s Day holiday weekend just two weeks away, shoppers have meals that celebrate mom on their minds. Be sure to get stocked up with the fresh organic picks they’re craving for brunches, lunches and bevvies. There are some great opportunities for promotions and a couple tight items to be aware of, so scan this list, sharpen your pencil and order up!
Gem™ Avocado is Back!
These delicious California-grown avocados were a big hit last year, and we’ve been fielding lots of “are they here yet” calls from fans. Well, the wait is nearly over!
Meet the Newest Member of the Ladybug Brand Family: Organic Sugar Snap Peas
A year-round supply of sweet, snackable organic Sugar Snap peas is now available in convenient 8 oz. grab-and-go bags from Ladybug Brand™!
May Means California Stone Fruit!
The changing of the season is upon us with stone fruit right around the corner!
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: McKenzie River Trust
“We’re grateful to be able to provide a place where people can connect with nature without obstacles,” said Holly McRae, events and outreach manager at the McKenzie River Trust. “One of the cool things about the McKenzie River Trust is our incredible circle of supporters, including OGC. It would be hard to do this work without a whole community behind you, and the McKenzie River Trust really has that.”
NW Purple Sprouting Broccoli & Rhubarb—They’re On!
This spring has been a big hurry up and wait for organic PSB and we waited with eager anticipation for the first rhubarb harvest. But we can officially call it...the wait is over for these two Northwest-grown favorites!
Earth Day at OGC: Meet Our Sustainability Manager, Teak Wall
OGC believes that prioritizing the health of people and planet is not just the right thing to do, but it’s good business. A focus on sustainability has stayed true and steady throughout our growth and we’re proud to continue to prioritize that work into the future.