Apple Toolkit
A crisp feeling in the air and the crunch of leaves underfoot are classic fall feelings, but autumn needs a quintessential crisp and crunchy fruit to go with it. To make sure your department matches the season, OGC has a steady stream of delicious and unique apple varieties all fall long. With over 60 varieties throughout the season, celebrate the harvest by promoting fan favorites and bring in special heirloom varieties to help your department or menu stand out.
Sweet Potato Toolkit
Use this Sweet Potato Toolkit to educate your crew, share this knowledge with shoppers and help grow the sweet potato love.
Radicchio takes root in the Northwest
Radicchio is a domesticated form of wild chicory. The leafy vegetable (not a “leafy green,” since it also comes in eye-catching pinks, whites, reds, purples, and variegated variations) is a staple crop in northern Italy. Its shapes – round, conicular, long-fingered fronds, floral – are so attractive that one campaign urges “radicchio not roses” for Valentine’s Day bouquets.
Push is on to grow consumption of organic radicchio
The Northwest assortment includes a number of varieties such as Chioggia, Castelfranco and Treviso alongside Lusia, Verona, Rosa/Rosalba, Variegated Chioggia, Bianco and others, plus chicories such as Sugarloaf and Puntarelle. Sugarloaf is typically among the first varieties harvested, while Bianco, Castelfranco, Chioggia, Lusia, Treviso and Verona begin in October.
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.
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.
Dill, Organically Grown Company leader, wins organic industry award
“I’m fortunate to collaborate with farmers, businesses and mission-driven partners who challenge one another to strengthen organic agriculture and build a healthier, equitable and more resilient food system,” he added, in a news release.
Mushroom Toolkit
Mushrooms are having a moment. For the last few years, shoppers have had a growing awareness of how mushrooms can help them work towards their overall health and wellness goals. They’re packed with nutrition, and are versatile, tasty and satisfying. Plus, fungi are fascinating!
How Bitter Radicchio Became Portland’s 21st-Century Sweetheart
A new book by Lane Selman and Margarett Waterbury tells how the vegetable became a poster child for our local food culture at its best.
Organicology 2027 Announces Program & Speaker Lineup Exploring What’s Next for Organic
Organicology is known for combining big-picture conversations with practical education participants can put to work. The three-day program brings together 28 speakers representing a wide range of perspectives and experience across the organic movement: farmers and food-system leaders, researchers, advocates, certifiers and standards experts, retailers, distributors and others working throughout the organic supply chain.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Organic Farming Research Foundation
The organic industry needs curious people asking smart questions. Look no further than Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), the premier research, education and advocacy organization supporting our industry.
Organically Grown Company Promotes Brad Stark to Vice President of Sales
Fourth-generation produce professional brings decades of sales experience, organic industry expertise and a lifelong connection to agriculture to key leadership role.
Organically Grown Company’s Mike Dill Receives Organic Trailblazer Award
Mike Dill, Organically Grown Company’s (OGC) Director of Advocacy and Sustainability, received the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) Organic Trailblazer Award during OTA’s Organic Week in Washington, DC, last week. This award recognizes individuals forging new paths and creating meaningful impact in the organic industry.
Organic Leaders Honored at Organic Week 2026 in Washington DC
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) honored eleven individuals for their longstanding commitment to advancing the organic movement during last night’s annual leadership awards event. Held at OTA’s Organic Week conference in Washington, D.C., the awards ceremony recognized industry leaders for driving and sustaining the growth of the organic sector on farms and in their communities, while prioritizing the benefits of organic agriculture for people and the planet. Awards were in categories for Organic Leadership and Organic Lifetime Achievement.
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.
Merchandise to Make “What’s for Dinner?” Easier
Convenience matters: washed, trimmed, pre-cut, steam-ready and meal-ready options make fresh produce easier to choose and prepare. The opportunity for retailers? Take a little of the thinking out of dinner.
Radicchio & Chicory Toolkit
With shoppers searching your department for the new and novel, the time is right to bring in a rainbow of organic radicchios and chicories. Ubiquitous in Italy, these vibrant, bitter greens have been becoming a popular addition to salad bowls in North America too. The Northwest crop kicks off in October and extends into winter for the perfect opportunity to bring shoppers an exciting alternative to lettuce during cooler months—though these leaves are also at home on the stove.
One Stop Shop for Lunchboxes & Snack Attacks
September means packed lunches, after-school hunger and the daily scramble for something quick everyone will actually eat. With more than half of shoppers looking for healthier choices, fresh produce has plenty of answers for lunchboxes, snack drawers and everything in between. Easy to grab, pack and snack? Produce understands the assignment.
OPS Awards winners recognized for innovation, sustainability
The Excellence in Sustainability Award recognizes sustainable farming practices, carbon reduction, water conservation or circular economy initiatives. The Organically Grown Company won for commitment to environmental stewardship that goes above and beyond.
Bite-Sized Fruit. Big Kiwi Energy.
Kiwi berries are one of those fleeting Northwest crops that make September-October produce departments a little more interesting. Smaller, sweeter and more aromatic than their fuzzy cousins, they’re an easy snack with no peeling required. Think lunch boxes, snack packs, smoothies, fruit boards, salads or simply eat them by the handful.