What a time to be at Ocean Spray.

By abigailbuckwalter · September 17, 2026 · Curated by George's Blog

What a time to be at Ocean Spray.

Harvest season is here, and I'm about to experience my first one as CEO.

Over the past few months I've spent my time listening and learning, meeting our grower-owners, spending time with our teams, and getting to know this incredible cooperative.

And the more I learn, the more I see what's possible.

Harvest is a powerful reminder of where it all begins: generations of knowledge, a year of hard work, and hundreds of grower families behind one remarkable super fruit.

It's also a reminder of what makes Ocean Spray Cranberries so special. While our roots run deep, our opportunities are even greater.

There is so much to celebrate in what our growers and teams have built together. And there is even more reason to be excited about what's next: growing our cooperative, bringing the benefits of the cranberry to more people, and continuing to build an iconic brand for generations to come.

I'm grateful to every grower and team member who makes this season possible.

Here's to a safe and successful harvest.

#BornTartRaisedBold

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