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.
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.
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.
Melon Minute Video Series
With grower partners from Mexico, up through California and the Northwest, OGC will keep your shoppers in a melon state of mind all season.
This Summer, Move Muchos Mangos
Our friends at Crespo are offering fruit for exciting Mango Mania promotions now through July that celebrates the bounty of the harvest. With so many varieties to choose from, and a range of sizes and packs, there’s a perfect pick for every department and shopper.
Harvesting Wisdom: Unlock the Magic of Melons
Organic melons kick off their season in April/May from Mexico with a limited selection. As harvest moves north to California, two primary regions contribute: the desert offers fruit in June/July, while the Central Valley starts in early June and extends through the fall. The Northwest season begins in mid-July, peaks in early August, and concludes as the weather cools in early September. OGC wraps up the season with a limited offering from Mexico in October and November.
Rhubarb Toolkit
First of the season, organic rhubarb is just around the corner! Prepare for these ruby-hued stalks with a collection of resources to help educate staff and shoppers.
Nam Doc Mai Mango
One of the world’s most coveted mango varieties, Nam Doc Mai mangos are here from Mexico. This variety is originally from Thailand, where it is thought to be the best for the country’s beloved dessert, mango sticky rice. The mangos arriving at OGC’s warehouse are delicious and succulent, so the time is right to bring this unique treat to your department.
Citrus Smarts Video Series
Harvest is in full swing and OGC is thrilled to be the Pacific Northwest's best source for all that zesty goodness. Check out our brand-new video series “Citrus Smarts” for all things citrus this season!
A Flavorful Foray into the Genetic Wonder of Citrus Season
Citrus season is a time of wild abundance. Every week, new delicious varieties become available from OGC’s grower partners in California and beyond.
Cured Winter Squash Boasts Big Flavor
Curing winter squash is a way for farmers to extend their harvest (and income) for months after the vegetables are picked – and provide an extra tasty treat at the same time.
Citrus Toolkit
Check out our collection of handy tools to help build excitement and get more citrus into carts and baskets. Dig in to find freshly updated POP, an Availability Chart, Citrus Profile and Citrus Primer.