Bring the Grove to Your Aisles
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.
Pie Apple Round Up
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.
Good Rain Farm Is Revitalizing Native Culture and Community Through Food
x̌ast sq̓it (hast squeit) means “good rain” in the language of the sngaytskstx (Sinixt), the Arrow Lakes Peoples. Farm founder Michelle Week, of Sinixt ancestry, explains her perspective: “I feel like a steward, not an owner, of the farm. The plants are the bosses; I’m just the caretaker. The focus of the farm is to contribute to our region’s food sources and uphold Native food sovereignty.”
Sweet Potato Toolkit
Use this Sweet Potato Toolkit to educate your crew, share this knowledge with shoppers and help grow the sweet potato love.
New compostable mesh produce bag cuts plastic use
The latest advance is a compostable mesh produce bag being piloted at PCC stores through Organically Grown Company, a Portland-based distributor and major PCC supplier. Learn more about the net bag.
Winter Squash Toolkit
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.
Tell Shoppers to Give Quince a Chance
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.
2025 Autumn Update
In this 2025 Autumn Update, you’ll find stories that capture our mission in action and the folks behind the work.
Harvesting Wisdom: Get Thanksgiving Ready
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.
Radicchio & Chicory Toolkit
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.
Merchandising Magic at Organic Produce Summit
Jeff Fairchild, a buyer for the Organically Grown Company, emphasizes the importance of telling a story. "You don't remember the price, you remember the eating experience," he says. Front of store displays must be the best quality and be something the consumer is going to love and remember, Fairchild says. Clean and simple is the name of the game.
OSU Organic Growers Club: Cultivating the Future with the Help of an OGC Mission Fund
On a patch of Oregon State University land in Corvallis, the OSU Organic Growers Club is cultivating much more than fruits, vegetables and herbs. It’s a hands-on learning ground where students get to experience what it really takes to grow organically, from planting and harvesting to running a CSA.
Harvesting Wisdom: Make the Most of Apple Season
As fall begins, and the leaves change and the air turns crisp, take pride in offering the Northwest’s best organic apples.
Mushroom Toolkit
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.
Harvesting Wisdom: Make Pears Shine This Fall
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?
Harvesting Wisdom: Setting the Stage for Fall
As the days grow shorter and the summer heat gives way to crisp fall air, your produce department is ready for its seasonal transformation.
Ladybug Brand® Farm to School Apples
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.
Bite Into This Unique Fall Fruit
The Jujube is about the size of a jumbo date and has the texture and crisp, sprightly flavor of an apple when eaten fresh. Dried, the sugar in Jujubes condenses, giving the fruit a lovely note of caramel.
