Organic pioneer Edward Out has left OTC Organics after 22,5 years. Last Thursday evening OTC Organics staff gathered for a farewell dinner at Bar & Restaurant At Sea in Dronten. An emotional evening with a smile and a tear for us all. We enjoyed the speeches and memories common to us all. It’s hard for us

With the organic citrus season about to start, we would like to inform you about the availability at OTC Organics. Organic lemonsCurrently, we are experiencing an abundance of Spanish lemons. We want to offer our customers a wider range of choices and we look forward to expanding our range to include lemons from other parts

February marked a pivotal moment for organic avocado growers in Peru as the OTC Academy organized two intensive workshops aimed at achieving SPRING certification. The first session on February 20th, held in Huancayo, Peru, attracted a full house of 15 dedicated growers. At the second session on February 23rd, located in Huacho, Peru, 8 enthusiastic

Next week, the OTC Academy – OTC Organics’ exclusive training program – will be facilitating a SPRING Water Management course for our organic avocado growers in Peru. This course, an add-on from GLOBALG.A.P., enables producers to demonstrate their extra commitment to responsible Water Management and helps farms to raise their water awareness and implement more

OTC Organics is redefining organic with the launch of Dole Organics, a new product category and our new brand GO Organic! OTC Organics – Your local, global, organic produce specialist As Dole’s established organic specialist unit in Europe, OTC Organics operates within the Dole Organics division, acting as an important focal point through which the wider strengths,

In 2018, OTC Organics initiated the ‘Kids Christmas Program’ with the main goal of hosting an annual Christmas Party for the children of one of our organic growers. This year, we turned our focus towards one of our esteemed partners: Riziki Fresh, located in Kenya. Riziki Fresh supports Kenyan growers in the entire process: from cultivation to

Through Organics Direct (see previous post), we have established partnerships with experienced growers in Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Spain, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality avocados year-round. This direct approach allows us to maintain strict quality control standards, ensuring that every avocado that reaches our customers meets the highest organic and taste standards. Importance

Organics Direct is an initiative founded to support organic producers. It operates as a company with OTC Organics, the producers, and the packing station as its shareholders. OTC Organics is holding the majority of shares and gradually distributing them to new producers. Organics Direct facilitates direct market access in Europe and offers producers comprehensive support throughout

The first shipment of organic grapes from South Africa is set to arrive at our warehouse by the end of this year. It promises to be a season of excellent quality. Quality Assurance in South AfricaThis year, our approach to quality control goes a step further. Throughout the harvest season, a Quality Controller will be

Our organic bananas come from a variety of exquisite origins, including Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. These regions are known for their tropical climates and rich biodiversity, creating the perfect conditions for growing premium organic bananas.  The art of ripeningFor the best taste and texture, our organic bananas are picked at just the right