OGC Honored for Ladybug Brand® Zero-Plastic Net Bag Innovation

Organically Grown Company had a big week at Expo West, the nation’s largest gathering of natural and organic brands, receiving two awards recognizing our work to reduce plastic in produce departments and in the landfill.  

Innovation in Sustainable Packaging 

Our Ladybug Brand® Zero-Plastic Net Bag received the Materials Packaging Innovation Award from One Step Closer.  

One Step Closer brings together leaders across the natural products industry to turn individual steps into collective progress, and this award celebrates innovation and environmental responsibility within the natural products industry. 

NEXTY Recognition 

The net bag was also recognized by the NEXTY Awards in the Packaged Produce category, placing it among the most innovative products in the industry. The NEXTY Awards celebrate progressive, innovative, inspiring and trustworthy products in the natural and organic space. 

Our plastic-free net bags replace traditional produce nets with an alternative made from cellulose fiber spun from responsibly sourced beechwood that breaks down naturally, giving retailers and shoppers organic produce in convenient grab-and-go bags without the worry of microplastics.  

For us, this recognition celebrates the progress that’s possible through collaboration. Rethinking something as commonplace—and essential—as a produce bag took research, curiosity, trials and trusted partnerships across our team, our customers and our suppliers. Together, we’re not just producing and distributing food—we’re shaping the future of organic. 

Sometimes changing the system starts with something as small as a produce bag. 🌎