Meet OGC Buyer Brian Keogh (a.k.a. BK) in the orchard to kick off the start of the 2024 Stone Fruit Season. Hear about what’s here, what’s coming and why we’re sure this season will be a sweet and juicy one.   Remember to grab the OGC Stone Fruit Primer and POP, just ripe with all the information you need to support your stone fruit sales.   Stone Fruit — Organically Grown Company (organicgrown.com) Your Account Representative is a stone's throw away and ready to answer all your questions and fill all your stone fruit needs. Reach out today.   ..read more

Raymond Wong, president of Origin Organic Farms, has guided OriginO’s growing practices since the farm’s first tomato was harvested. With a passion for organic and a rich scientific background, Raymond has accomplished picture-perfect greenhouse-grown organic tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers that are full of delicious flavor. Guiding two facilities in British Columbia, Raymond’s unique approach to organic greenhouse farming brings Northwest grown goodness from March through November.  Quality is OriginO’s mantra, and what makes their produce shine. From crop management to packaging select ..read more

The climate is quickly changing, and the world is seeing severe impacts because of those changes. The climate needs a staunch protector, and it’s found that in the Western Environmental Law Center (WELC).   In a highly publicized recent climate case, Held v. State of Montana, WELC worked with partners and 16 Montana youths to sue the state to protect Montanans’ constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. At court, the young plaintiffs shared the devasting effects that wildfires, drought and floods have had on their lives. And they won the case! Now, thanks to this vict ..read more

Imagine a world where community is centered, resources are shared and we thrive together. The founders of the People’s Land Fund not only imagined it…they’re creating it.  The People’s Land Fund is a collaborative of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color food and agriculture leaders who have come together to create a more equitable food system. Their work centers indigenous and ecological land stewardship, equitable regional food systems, and collective wealth. Each of PLF’s leaders have their own group, but together they support each other, so they can share learnings and be more succes ..read more

St. Patrick’s Day Sunday Brings Luck in the Produce Aisle  Get ready to turn your produce department into a vibrant celebration zone because this St. Patrick's Day is landing on a Sunday, March 17th. While sales for this holiday can sometimes be lackluster, a full weekend of festivities ahead will drive a boost in shoppers’ produce needs, so be at the ready.  It's the perfect time to transform your sets with all the classic fixin’s for traditional holiday favorites.  Get ready for a big (and lucky) weekend with:  Early Bird Displays: Don't be caught short. Start setting up ..read more

This unique fruit with sweet, creamy tropical flavor from our friends at Cunningham Ranch in southern California is sure to tempt curious shoppers. With a custard-like texture and one-of-a-kind taste like a blend of banana, pineapple, strawberry and papaya, organic Cherimoya is a delight for the taste buds.  Download the Cherimoya 101 Info card ..read more

  In honor of Black History Month, we’d like to introduce Mission Fund grant recipient Black Food Fund.   “As people of African descent, our work finds its meaning and strength in a powerful legacy of community building and collective struggle,” said Jamese Kwele, Co-Founder of the Black Food Fund.  People of African descent helped build the U.S. and its wealth but, through systemic oppression, haven’t been able to benefit from that wealth. With a mission focused on the redistribution of capital to Black farmers and land stewards, the Black Food Fund supports community-led ..read more

  Demand for citrus is strong with varieties flying off the shelf quickly. As shoppers continue to fill their carts with healthy favorites to fuel their feel-good new year routines, now’s the perfect time to encourage them to explore the full citrus category through juicing! From familiar favorites like oranges and grapefruits to more specialty varietal citrus, there are plenty of terrific flavors to squeeze out of the season right now.  Get them juiced up! Whether looking to squeeze a tall glass of traditional orange juice or fill a tumbler with something a little more adventurous ..read more

Thanks to EcoFarm and all our friends who attended this year’s conference and OGC’s annual Produce Mixer! Once again, the week was chock full of incredible speakers, workshops, conversations and connections that help move the sustainable and organic food movement forward.   OGC sent 13 coworkers including folks from sales, buying, marketing and leadership to meet with customers and suppliers, visit farms and learn from keynotes and workshops from all parts of the trade. Here are just a few highlights from this year’s trip:  Visit to Whiskey Hill Farms, the largest grower of o ..read more

Tune in with Graydon Russell as he explores three delicious, unique citrus varieties from OGC.  Ring in the New Year with a sublime celebration of citrus! OGC’s unparallelled citrus program brings a huge variety of fan favorites and specialty fruit from a collection of boutique growers, medium family farms and grower collectives. From timeless classics like organic Clementine mandarin, Navel orange and Rio Star grapefruit to unique offerings like Buddha’s Hand, Nagami kumquat and Sweet lime, this citrus selection has something for every palate. As the season unfolds, shoppers are filling ..read more