INTRODUCE EATERS TO JUJUBE 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.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Willamette Riverkeeper
Willamette Riverkeeper (WKR)'s mission is to protect and restore the Willamette River – believing that a river with good water quality and abundant natural habitat that’s safe for fishing and swimming is a basic public right.
Get Ready for Mountains of Magnificent Magenta Dragon Fruit
Looking for ways to add excitement and color to tropical displays? Organic magenta Dragon Fruit is the answer!
Keep Summer Alive
September, often seen as a transition month, is a micro-season in itself, overflowing with late-summer favorites at peak flavor and nutrition.
Show Off the Tropical Side of Summer
Take shoppers on a tropical taste-cation in the produce aisle by adding excitement and color to displays. Bringing in a delicious variety of tropical and sub-tropical organic fruits for your sets is a great way to grow category sales.
Get Ready to Wow: Dry Farmed Melons Arrive in Two Weeks
New to the lineup for 2024 are two additional varieties, dry farmed Cantaloupe and Melonade, a sweet tart surprise.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Sundance Natural Foods
Sundance’s tagline, “small enough to meet your neighbors, big enough to meet your needs” is a perfect description – they're a natural foods store that’s been around for over 50 years with a homegrown, hippie vibe in beautiful Eugene, OR.
Potassium Packed Produce to Help the Body in the Heat
An unprecedented heat wave is hitting the Pacific Northwest and shoppers are looking for all kinds of solutions to stay cool and hydrated as temps exceed 100 degrees.
A Guide to Summer Produce
Summer is here, and OGC is your source for the best organic produce. Use this weekly calendar to capture peak-season opportunities, timing big displays and promotions ripe for amazing sales.
Berry Smart: Balancing Margins & Seasonal Insight to Grow Sales
Berries can and should be the number one category in driving sales, but they can also jeopardize margin performance if you’re not strategic with merchandising, inventory management, and promotions.
The Organic Journey of Mckay Creek Blueberries
Nestled within the landscape of North Plains, Oregon, Mckay Creek Blueberries is a thriving organic farm spanning 160 acres, with 72 acres dedicated to producing some of the finest organic blueberries.
Meet OGC’s Jeff Fairchild: Decades of Experience in Merchandising for Growth
Northwest born and raised, produce pro Jeff Fairchild found his love for changing the world through food while in Eugene at the University of Oregon. Back in Portland, he volunteered at Food Front Cooperative while driving a delivery truck for his family’s business, craving something more fulfilling. This desire turned into a four-decade-long career.
Liepold Farms: A Berry Sweet Legacy
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Hood lies a family berry operation that has thrived for generations. Liepold Farms buzzes to life each spring as rows upon rows of berries flourish.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Bethel Farm
Located in northwest Eugene, the Bethel School District is taking an innovative approach to reaching at-risk and struggling youth by connecting them to organic agriculture.
Member Spotlight: Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company
Member Spotlight: Brenna Davis, CEO at Organically Grown Companyand OSC Core Member, takes five to reflect on 5 simple questions. Enjoy!
Asian Greens 101 with OGC
After a successful trial in April, it’s clear that shoppers can’t get enough Asian greens. Eaters are grabbing bunches to explore a world of texture and color.