Fresh from California’s northernmost citrus soils, Johansen Ranch fruit brings a little sunshine to every shelf. These organic Satsuma and Clementine mandarins, Blood oranges and Meyer lemons are grown with the same patience and purpose that’s guided the ranch for generations. 

There’s no other time of year when so many shoppers will be plotting their perfect apple pie, and folks will be on the hunt for apples to make theirs stand out. Apple pies are best when they have a mix of apples to bring a balance of tartness, texture and rich apple flavor, so encourage shoppers to stock up on a smattering of these tried and true picks.  

Use this Sweet Potato Toolkit to educate your crew, share this knowledge with shoppers and help grow the sweet potato love. 

It just wouldn’t be fall or winter without mountains of winter squash. From soups, hearty salads and side dishes to pies, muffins and pancakes (not to mention lattes), winter squash is a seasonal staple once the weather turns cold and the holidays approach. With their long shelf life and versatility in the kitchen, OGC has a squash for every eater, menu and produce department. 

Quince’s bright yellow makes a great color break next to apples, pears and persimmons, and an enticing recipe card or simple shelf signage are all you need to convince quince novices to take a few home. Don’t let shoppers miss out on this super special fall fruit and download OGC’s shelf sign to add to your display.  

Thanksgiving week can be the busiest of the year, so it’s important to plan and prepare. Shoppers are looking for more than just good prices – they want top-quality produce and a great selection.

Organic radicchio and chicory are gaining popularity with eaters. OGC proudly collaborates with Northwest growers to bring eaters the widest selection of organic chicories and radicchios on this side of the Atlantic, with over a dozen unique varieties available. This fridge-hardy category boasts long shelf life and is available in an array of sizes, shapes, colors and flavors. This crop is a great alternative to lettuce during cooler months with a bounty of options for eaters to enjoy.    

As fall begins, and the leaves change and the air turns crisp, take pride in offering the Northwest’s best organic apples.

Year after year, mushrooms are having a moment. More than just a cool factor, shoppers have growing awareness of functional body and brain health benefits, helping them work towards their overall health and wellness goals.

Pears are one of those quintessentially Northwest treasures that make our region so special. Did you know the Northwest produces 85% of the nation's pears?

As the days grow shorter and the summer heat gives way to crisp fall air, your produce department is ready for its seasonal transformation.

As the Northwest organic Fuji apple harvest reaches full production, these fan-favorites are being packed into cheery Ladybug Brand Farm to School Apple bags.

The Northwest pear season has arrived with plenty of showstoppers, from crisp and juicy Asian pears to well-loved varieties like Bartlett and with lesser-known varieties like Forelle soon to come.

Perfectly poppable, organic Ladybug Brand® kiwi berries are a late summer treat to keep eaters happily snacking into fall. Boasting the same bright, fruit flavor as classic kiwis, kiwi berries are fuzz-free and bite size—great for eating like a grape. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, these cute fruits aren’t just for snack time. They’re tasty in smoothies, a fun addition to salads and perfect for parfaits. Arriving in eye-catching Ladybug Brand clamshells from small family farms in Oregon, these kiwi berries look great on the shelf and even better in shopper’s baskets.  

December is a whirlwind of food traditions, gatherings and parties where produce often steals the show. For produce managers, the goal is clear: keep the department fresh, festive and full of flavor for every celebration.  

Northwest grown organic kiwi berries have arrived and It’s a banner year, OGC Buyer Jess Hardin reports. “Weather and crop management have aligned in Southern Oregon, making this is a killer year for kiwi berries! Volume is high and eating quality is fantastic.”

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!

Let your Account Rep know you want to include organic Walnuts, Filberts and Chestnuts in the shell on your next order!

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!

Fans of foraged foods are celebrating the start of the autumn wild mushroom season. Forest floors across the Northwest are unseasonably dry, but nature has found a way, and these fall favorites have begun to pop. Look for volume and variety to increase as the rain comes in. Try these three, and keep an eye out for more wild mushrooms as the season progresses.

Autumn marks a special time of year for Mustard Seed Farms: giant pumpkin season! Tipping the scales at hundreds of pounds, these behemoth varieties are in high demand for seasonal displays and sales. Retailers are known to host contests, rewarding the closest guess that identifies the weight of these giants.

Shoppers are cozying up to warmer meals and autumn-inspired treats that feature fall favorites from apples and pears to winter squash and radicchio. Meanwhile, porches, windowsills, tables and mantles are all calling for fall festooning, too!

Just in time, eye-catching decorative gourds and gorgeous ornamental corn have arrived in all their lumpy, bumpy, colorful brilliance!

The Northwest organic pear season is upon us, and it’s a plentiful parade of colors, shapes and delicious flavors. With over 35 varieties to choose from, there is a lot to know about this sumptuous category! OGC’s Pear Primer is here to help share information and grow sales.

With the official beginning of Autumn, fall favorites are on the way while creating a delicious collision of flavors with the summer produce that is still available. Below is an update on how much longer to expect volume availability on summer favorites and which fall items are here or on the horizon.

The days are getting shorter, and there’s a fresh crispness to the mornings. Seasonal change is upon us once again!

Mike Boyle, OGC’s VP of Sales and Sourcing, shares a solid strategy to ensure grower partners are supported, and summer sales remain high until it’s time to switch solidly to fall sets.

“I grew up on a diversified farm in Missouri,” Alan Schreiber jokes. “We grew soybeans AND corn.”

Now living and growing in Eltopia, WA. with partner Leisl Zappler, Alan is more than a farmer. He’s also a professor and founder of Agricultural Development Group (ADG), which specializes in agriculture research focused on fertility, insects, disease, weed control and variety trials.