Purple Dragon Organic Produce Co-op Employee Directory
Food and Beverage ServicesNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
Purple Dragon Organic Produce Co-op is a small, member-owned operation in the food and beverage services sector, based in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Established in 1987 to bring natural foods closer to wholesale prices, the cooperative broadened its mission in 1989 to improve access to fresh organic produce for its members. It sources from local organic and ecologically focused farmers, collaborating to promote environmentally sustainable farming within the community. It helped launch a mixed produce basket program that has been widely adopted across the region and beyond. The organization maintains host groups across numerous communities in New Jersey and nearby areas in New York and Pennsylvania, enabling member access to regularly available organic produce. As a small team, Purple Dragon operates within the local food system to connect growers with consumers in a way that emphasizes ecological stewardship.