[2] It started out as a cooperative wholesaler of organic fruits, vegetables and herbs in the Pacific Northwest.
In 1983, the company started distributions from Eugene, which grew to another warehouse in 1993 in Portland, Oregon.
[2] Retailers include independent natural food stores in the northwest and chains Fred Meyer, and PCC markets in Seattle among others.
[2] The business was created by farmers as a support cooperative, and continues to work closely with the northwest's growers to supply local communities with produce.
OGC's Ladybug brand represents the efforts of 42 local farms[2] that supply over 120 different fruits and vegetables in season.