According to Tim Stejskal, CEO of The og Companies – comprised of recently acquired Braga Fresh, organicgirl LLC and Dole/Bud Antle – a unified management team has been working diligently to integrate capabilities in processing, manufacturing, logistics and operations while working toward a larger vision to achieve excellence in quality, consumer-focused enhancements, customer service and team empowerment. 

As a result, he reports it has become necessary to gradually phase out the Braga facility in Spreckels, California.  Volume from Braga Spreckels will be moved to other locations in the network in phases that began the week of November 10, 2025, impacting approximately 21 employees, with another phase anticipated in mid-January 2026 impacting approximately 15 employees and additional phases with timing to be determined until a planned 2026 completion, impacting the estimated remaining 200 employees.

Employees have been informed and throughout the phase-out the company is committed to working closely with them in an environment of respect, fairness and support. To date, the company has already hosted a comprehensive Job Fair, provided information about available opportunities and the job application process and is coordinating resources with local municipal, government and related services.

For impacted customers, account services representatives are working on an individualized basis to ensure a seamless approach to transitioning volume throughout the broader network.

“We remain optimistic about the across-the-board support we are receiving as we build our new company and are extremely grateful to all employees, including the Braga Spreckels facility team, for their outstanding cooperation and hard work,” Stejskal said.