Organic Honeydew: More Than Meets the Rind
This summer, it's time to take a closer look at the honeydew melons your shoppers are craving. Don’t judge a melon by its rind – these three varieties pack unexpected flavor and color inside.
Meet Garleek
It’s hard to argue with the culinary perfection of a gorgeous leek or a spicy clove of garlic – the two alliums are essential building blocks for delicious meals and well-stocked produce departments alike. But flavor-focused Row 7 Seed Company decided to combine them, and, well, you’ll be glad they did.
Crush Summer Sales with Great Grapes
Organic grapes are a staple for retailers nearly year-round, and an item shoppers look for on their weekly visits. Understanding seasonality in this important commodity is key to maximizing sales.
Grape Toolkit
From organic seedless table grapes and candy seedless specialty varieties to Northwest-grown options and Ladybug Brand recyclable grape totes, there’s a lot to know and love about this tasty category.
Go Big with Reed Avocados
Reed avocados are extra big, extra creamy and extra flavorful. But one trait has kept them from becoming extra famous.
This Summer, Move Muchos Mangos
Our friends at Crespo are offering fruit for exciting Mango Mania promotions now through July that celebrates the bounty of the harvest. With so many varieties to choose from, and a range of sizes and packs, there’s a perfect pick for every department and shopper.
Harvesting Wisdom: Unlock the Magic of Melons
Organic melons kick off their season in April/May from Mexico with a limited selection. As harvest moves north to California, two primary regions contribute: the desert offers fruit in June/July, while the Central Valley starts in early June and extends through the fall. The Northwest season begins in mid-July, peaks in early August, and concludes as the weather cools in early September. OGC wraps up the season with a limited offering from Mexico in October and November.
Astoria Co-op’s Produce Glow-Up, Powered by OGC’s Mission Fund
Walk into Astoria Co-op these days and you’ll notice something right away: the produce department pops. That’s thanks to a recent upgrade to their wet rack shelving and the addition of LED lighting – a project that got a big boost from OGC’s Mission Fund.
It’s Time for Months of Melon Magic
Last week, a team from OGC headed down to California’s Imperial Valley to wander through melon fields, chat with growers and get a taste of first-of-the-season fruit.
Melon Toolkit
Use this collection of resources to educate, entice and delight staff and shoppers, keeping melon sales strong past Labor Day!
Bring On the Bold Flavor of Asian Greens
Download point of purchase shelf signage so shoppers have also the info they need about these great greens.
Gear Up for a Great Stone Fruit Season
Stone fruit season is just getting started and it is going to be a delicious one! Cherries were the first on the scene, with bright red varieties like Brooks leading the pack and Bing coming right behind.
Gem Avocado Toolkit
There’s a new organic avocado in town!
OGC is thrilled to partner with our friends at Del Rey Avocado to be their exclusive wholesaler of Gem avocado in the Pacific Northwest.
California born and bred, Gem is large, nutty and delicious. There’s a lot to love about this exciting avocado!
Viva Farms, OGC Mission Fund Recipient, Works to Keep Farmers Farming
Viva Farms is one of the largest and most robust farm incubator programs in the country. Based in western Washington, this nonprofit helps new farmers get started by offering access to land, training and the resources they need to build sustainable, organic farms. They’re all about empowering the next generation of farmers, especially those from underrepresented communities.
Juicy Rewards: Cultivate Loyalty with Stone Fruit
The stone fruit category presents exciting opportunities for your department to stand out by delivering amazing quality and flavor. Sweet success is as simple as selecting the best-eating fruit, understanding seasonality, merchandising appropriately and leveraging the expertise of OGC and our organic grower partners.
Get Ready for Grilling
OGC has everything you need to stock your department with grill-ready fruits, vegetables and fungi to be ready for Memorial Day.
Stock Up on Mother’s Day Essentials
Mother’s Day is just over a week away, and shoppers are starting to scheme an elaborate brunch or special breakfast in bed. Make sure all the moms in your neck of the woods are spoiled by packing your department full of festive favorites.
Stone Fruit Toolkit
Ring the bell and sound the alarm – stone fruit harvest is starting in California with the first organic apricots hitting OGC’s docks this week and red cherries following closely behind. By June, the first nectarines and peaches will arrive and finally plums and pluots.
To help guide you through this delicious season, we’ve put together a Stone Fruit Toolkit full of resources.
Organic Industry Shows Continued Growth
U.S. sales of certified organic products grew 5.2% to hit a record $71.6 billion in 2024, according to a new report from the Organic Trade Association. The overall marketplace rose by 2.5%. “It’s outcompeting the rest of the store,” said Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company