Pear Toolkit
The Northwest pear season has arrived with plenty of showstoppers, from crisp and juicy Asian pears to well-loved varieties like Bartlett and with lesser-known varieties like Forelle soon to come.
Apple Toolkit
A crisp feeling in the air and the crunch of leaves underfoot are classic fall feelings, but autumn needs a quintessential crisp and crunchy fruit to go with it. To make sure your department matches the season, OGC has a steady stream of delicious and unique apple varieties all fall long. With over 60 varieties throughout the season, celebrate the harvest by promoting fan favorites and bring in special heirloom varieties to help your department or menu stand out.
Kiwi Berry Toolkit
Perfectly poppable, organic Ladybug Brand® kiwi berries are a late summer treat to keep eaters happily snacking into fall. Boasting the same bright, fruit flavor as classic kiwis, kiwi berries are fuzz-free and bite size—great for eating like a grape. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, these cute fruits aren’t just for snack time. They’re tasty in smoothies, a fun addition to salads and perfect for parfaits. Arriving in eye-catching Ladybug Brand clamshells from small family farms in Oregon, these kiwi berries look great on the shelf and even better in shopper’s baskets.
GROW-ing Together This September
This year is the 20th anniversary of GROW by Organics Unlimited, the program that puts money from every case of their organic bananas and papayas toward education, healthcare and community development in their growing regions.
To celebrate, they’re hosting the GROW-ing Together display contest during the month of September. Retailers can get creative to show how their bananas help create change.
California Keitt Mangos Mean Big Fruit & Big Flavor
The heyday of Mexican mango season is winding down, setting the stage for a very special tropical treat to make its debut. Large in size and big on flavor, California grown Keitt mangos have buttery golden flesh with sweet, rich mango flavor. Without any stringy fibers, the silky fruit is delicious sliced fresh and in salads, salsas and desserts.
Organically Grown Company Becomes the First Distributor to Join the U.S. Food Waste Pact
The Company’s Participation Helps the Joint Sustainability Effort Expand Its Reach in the Early Stages of the Supply Chain.
Organics Unlimited Helps Their Community GROW
Founded in 2000 by Mayra and Manuel Velazquez, Organic Unlimited has been supplying OGC with exceptional organic bananas and papayas for decades—but they built their business to do a whole lot more. As third-generation banana growers, the couple saw a unique opportunity to invest in their community, so they made social responsibility a key part of their mission by launching GROW.
OGC Accelerates 2025 Mission Fund Grants to Support Nonprofits
Every year, OGC awards Mission Fund grants to organizations that are making a difference in our food system and communities. This year, we accelerated our giving in response to the federal funding freezes that are hitting nonprofits hard.
2025 Summer Update
Summer is in full swing at OGC, and the flavor is next-level. From dry farmed melons that save water and burst with sweetness, to successfully grafting Persian cucumbers, our Northwest farms are serving up the season's best.
We’re also celebrating the people and projects behind the produce—farmers crafting flavor, teams reducing waste (hello rescued potatoes!) and new ways we’re investing in healthier air.
Download OGC’s Plum & Pluot Tools
It’s an understatement to say that there are many varieties of organic plums and pluots to choose from. To guide purchasing plans and increase category knowledge, download and print OGC’s primer describing the various shades, flavor profiles and windows of availability for the over 55 gems in this delicious category.
Melon Minute Video Series
With grower partners from Mexico, up through California and the Northwest, OGC will keep your shoppers in a melon state of mind all season.
OGC Mission Fund Recipient Tilth Alliance is Changing the Food System for the Better
“Our work is all about transforming the food system and getting more organic, sustainably grown food on people’s plates,” shared Melissa Spear, Tilth’s executive director. “There’s a lot of joy in what we do. We also love teaming up with partners like OGC – I even served on the advisory committee for Organicology this year!”
NW Melon Season is Off to a Tasty Start
Melons have been on since May from Mexico and California and as the Northwest season kicks off, OGC’s melon buyer Rachel Pienovi is sourcing delicious melon from growers in Hermiston, Oregon and Eltopia, Washington.
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.