Harvesting Wisdom: Planning for December’s Festive Feasts
December is a whirlwind of food traditions, gatherings and parties where produce often steals the show. For produce managers, the goal is clear: keep the department fresh, festive and full of flavor for every celebration.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Marion Polk Food Share
Marion Polk Food Share’s mission is to bring people together to end hunger and its root causes. And they do that in multiple innovative ways.
Let Spectacular NW Ciders Sweeten Sales
Fresh ciders are a festive fall favorite, and OGC has a variety to satisfy thirsty shoppers.
Quince Revival: Sweet, Fragrant & Full of Flavor
Northwest grown organic quince is truly one-of-a-kind. While tart and astringent when raw, it turns sweet and fragrant when cooked with a bright, floral flavor and hints of tropical fruit.
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.
Summer Playbook: Merchandising, Promotions and Best Practices to Grow Sales
It’s never too late to brush up on best practices and make the most of this juicy, delicious season's harvest through exciting merchandising and a well-timed promotional plan.
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.