Organically Grown Co. received the Organic Company of the Year award at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West trade show.
The Organic Center and Organic Voices announced award winners March 13 in Anaheim, Calif., during an event emceed by actor and entrepreneur Jennifer Garner and co-founder and chairman of Stonyfield Farm Gary Hirshberg, according to a news release. Honorees were nominated and chosen by their organic industry peers, the release said.
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, the release said. Organically Grown Co. was honored for its mission to grow the organic movement and for making a real difference for nearly 50 years.
The Eugene, Ore.-based 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. Organically Grown Co. is also an active and vocal advocate for organic policy and causes, donating 2.5% of profits to charity and investing in the organic supply chain through its Mission Fund grant program, the release said.
“We’re thrilled and humbled to win this award,” Organically Grown Co. CEO Brenna Davis said in the release. “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, Organically Grown Co. transitioned its ownership to a purpose trust, ensuring its independence and mission continue, the release said. In 2023, the company launched its “Organic is the Answer” awareness campaign, packed with science-based facts to help others learn more about the benefits of organic.
Related link: More award details and list of winners
