The Organic Center and Organic Voices announced the winners at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West trade show on March 13 in Anaheim, CA, during an event emceed by actor and entrepreneur Jennifer Garner and co-founder and chairman of Stonyfield Farm Gary Hirshberg. All award winners were nominated and chosen by their organic industry peers.
The Organic Company of the Year Award recognizes the company that has done the most to advance interest, awareness, sales and support of certified organic products. OGC was honored for its mission to grow the organic movement and for making a real difference for nearly 50 years.
The company partners with more than 350 suppliers representing 1,000 organic farms to source and supply grocers, restaurants and food makers with premium organic produce. OGC is also an active and vocal advocate for organic policy and causes, donating 2.5 percent of profits to charity and investing in the organic supply chain through its Mission Fund grant program.
"We're thrilled and humbled to win this award,” said Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Co. “We're not just playing by the rules; we're rewriting them. From shaking up the status quo with our advocacy to spreading the organic message through our 'Organic is the Answer' campaign, we're rebels with a cause. Our hearts are full of gratitude to everyone who is a part of the organic trade – especially our coworkers, growers, investors and community.”
In 2018, OGC boldly transitioned its ownership to a purpose trust, ensuring its independence and mission continue into the future. In 2023, the company launched its “Organic
is the Answer” awareness campaign, packed with science-based facts to help everyone learn more about the benefits of organic.
