Meet Birch Community Services
Located just down the street from OGC’s Portland facility, Birch Community Services has been a longtime partner. They swing by every Friday and Saturday for pickups.
Giving Tuesday: OGC’s Mission Fund Impact
On this Giving Tuesday, we’re introducing you to the amazing recipients of our 2024 Mission Fund giving. We awarded $119,500 in grants to 58 supply chain partners and allies.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Elderberry Wisdom Farm
Our connection to this land and nature is one of our most vital relationships. To honor that, we must also honor the original peoples of this land.
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.