Purpose Pledge: A New Purpose Driven Business Community
The Purpose Pledge brings together businesses committed to operating in a way that benefits all stakeholders — this means supporting growers, customers, coworkers, communities and the Earth. Companies who join the Pledge promise to hold themselves accountable and collaborate with others to drive meaningful change.
How The Purpose Pledge Is Redefining Business Ethics In The Trump Era
The ten Purpose Pledge commitments include product quality, independent governance, supply chain integrity, fair and balanced compensation, living wages, inclusion, community engagement, climate positivity, circularity for zero waste and capability building. Participating pilot companies include Dr. Bronner’s, Gaia Herbs, Guayakí Yerba Mate, Kuli Kuli, Lundberg Family Farms, Mountain Rose Herbs, MUD\WTR, Nature’s Path Organic Foods, Numi Tea, Organically Grown Company, Pachamama Coffee Farmers, Philosopher Foods, SIMPLi, and Wildway.
Purpose Pledge: Purpose-driven business community to launch at Natural Products Expo West 2025
Purpose Pledge, a new business community for purpose-driven companies will launch at Natural Products Expo West 2025.
Leading with Purpose: OGC’s Brenna Davis Named a Top Impact CEO
We’re proud to share that our CEO, Brenna Davis, has been recognized among the top impact-driven business leaders in the country—landing at #20 on the 2025 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Black Farmers Collective
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the rich contributions of Black individuals and communities throughout history. Meet the Black Farmers Collective, a grassroots organization dedicated to increasing food access, building community and supporting Black farmers in the Pacific Northwest.
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 Second Life for Twist Ties
For years, those tiny bits of plastic and wire had one fate: the landfill. And honestly? That just didn’t sit right with us. So, we found a better way.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides
The Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticide’s (NCAP) work is more important now than ever. They are on a mission to protect community and environmental health and inspire the use of ecologically friendly solutions to reduce the use of pesticides.
OGC’s Mike Dill Appointed to USDA’s Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
Mike Dill, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC).
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC)
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.
Meet OGC Mission Fund Recipient: Gallatin Food Bank
During the holidays, food is a central part of celebrations – from feasts to hot cider, it brings us together. But for many people, food is a limited resource and rising prices the past couple of years have made access even harder. That’s where food banks, like the Gallatin Valley Food Bank in Bozeman, Montana step in.
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.
