EcoFarm 2024 Recap
Thanks to EcoFarm and all our friends who attended this year’s conference and OGC’s annual Produce Mixer! Once again, the week was chock full of incredible speakers, workshops, conversations and connections that help move the sustainable and organic food movement forward.
Merchandising Tips: Feature Strawberries & Avocados to Help Eaters Celebrate Love & Touchdowns
February presents two big opportunities to bring more shoppers into produce departments looking for tasty treats to make Valentine's Day and Super Bowl gatherings extra festive.
OGC maps a solid strategy to yield big numbers the second week of February!
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Co-op Market Grocery & Deli
Co-op Market Grocery & Deli, located in Fairbanks, started 10 years ago as the first retail food co-op in Alaska. They wanted to give local suppliers a place to sell their goods, create a community-gathering spot where people could buy food and help solve the fresh food desert in their area. Now, there are three food co-ops in Alaska that work together to bring more food options to their community.
Move More Citrus with Tasting Demos
Citrus season has hit its midpoint with an enticing array of organic varieties to satisfy every eaters’ needs. Now is the perfect time to showcase in displays all the sizes, colors and flavors available and invite shoppers to sample each!
Setting up a successful demo in your store is a proven way to drive category sales and can be easily executed with a few considerations and details in mind.
Citrus Season is Here & it’s Sublime
Tune in with Graydon Russell as he explores three delicious, unique citrus varieties from OGC.
Let’s Talk Radicchio
Dive into the radicchio and chicory universe with Monique, our green-thumbed produce aficionado. In this quick video she shares why bitter is better with three radicchio all stars.
Celebrating the Progress of Purpose Trusts & the Organic Movement
“There’s nothing like being in the presence of one another,” was the message Joe Rogoff, Chair of the Trust Protector Committee, shared as he welcomed stakeholders to the 5th Annual Gathering of the Sustainable Food & Agriculture Perpetual Purpose Trust in mid-October.
Deep-Rooted Love for Winter Vegetables
When it comes to root vegetables, the real magic happens below ground, and the organic beets, parsnips, rutabaga and turnips grown by Montecucco Farms shine.
Organically Grown Company Debuts “Organic Is the Answer” Campaign
Organically Grown Company Debuts “Organic Is the Answer” Campaign
Organically Grown Company Launches Campaign Touting, “Organic is the Answer”
Organically Grown Company launches campaign touting, “Organic is the Answer”
Organically Grown Company Launches, “Organic is the Answer”
Organically Grown Company launches, “Organic is the Answer” to inspire and inform people about the many benefits of certified organic agriculture.
NW Kiwi Berries: Go Big Now!
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.”
Cover Crop Innovation: OSU Organic Extension Collaborates with Siri & Son Farms
The prohibitive costs of utilizing cover crops had Nick Andrews, an Organic Extension Agent from Oregon State University who focuses on organic vegetable production, wondering if he couldn’t create accessible solutions.
Keep Excitement High for Stone Fruit to Capture Late-Summer Sales!
Here’s where to focus energy for the next few weeks by building prominent displays for a strong finish to stone fruit season that supports growers all the way to end.
Move More Nuts from Braga Organic Farms with Grower POP!
For convenient summer snacking on the go, now’s a great time to highlight the tasty line of nuts and nut mixes from our friends at Braga Organic Farms.
Nature’s Candy: Goldline White Peach
Tasting like gummi peach rings, but better, this organic white peach is a delicious addition to late summer eating.
It’s Peak NW Melon Season!
OGC coworkers visited growers across the Northwest last week to check on this year’s harvests of Oregon and Washington-grown melons. From the Willamette Valley to Eltopia, Washington and Hermiston, Oregon organic melon magic is happening across the region and now’s the time to go big on these tasty varieties!