Ocean Spray Overview

Ocean Spray products are sold across the United States and in more than sixty countries around the world, to different ages and a wide variety of people, personalities, and perspectives. Our consumers are diverse so our program and product portfolio must be, too. Ocean Spray is purposefully nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture so our employees not only have the know-how, but also the know-why and understand-why frames of reference to continue to build this brand. 

We define diversity as all of the ways that we are different from and similar to each other. Inclusion is about seeking and valuing the perspectives and points of view of those differences and similarities. At Ocean Spray, diversity and inclusion together are about having an environment where employees feel that their unique and individual backgrounds and experiences add value to the organization, and their way of seeing the world is woven into the work that they do. Our Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee helps guide these efforts through employee communication, programs, outreach, and partnerships. 

Diversity Vision

Create an inclusive culture in which individual perspectives are valued and differences leveraged for greater opportunities in today’s multicultural society. 
Diversity Mission

To build a culture that values, respects and leverages diversity for greater individual and organizational advantage. 

Ocean Spray is committed to managing our business in a way that minimizes our environmental impact, particularly in the areas of agricultural practices and water management. We believe that a focus on strong environmental management as an integral part of the way we manage our business will strengthen performance and ensure a sustainable future for our stakeholders. 

Agriculture

We’re growing smarter every day.

At Ocean Spray, we have been providing good-for-you products straight from the land we farm and care for, since we began 80 years ago. And as a farming cooperative, we’re always looking for ways to become more sustainable and grow more responsibly. Our goal is to develop a standard to help us improve our farming practices. Here are some other ways we’re growing smarter: 

Cranberry growers have been at the forefront of improving agricultural processes for generations to ensure the long-term health of the land they farm as they look to pass it on to future generations.

Ocean Spray’s Wisconsin growers cultivate about 18,000 acres of vines and set aside an additional 120,000+ acres or surrounding lands. This means that for every acre of cranberries, there are approximately seven acres of land that is set aside, often as wetlands and conserved habitat that support plants and wildlife.

Several of our Massachusetts growers are investing in renewable energy projects, including solar-powered irrigation systems and wind turbines capable of producing enough energy to power nearly 10,000 households.

Water

Making the most of every drop. It's just how we do things.

Everyone knows that water is our most important natural resource. Especially for people who wear waders all day. That’s why we’re doing our part to make the most of every drop. Our goal is to reduce the amount of water we use in manufacturing by 15%. Here’s what else we’ve been up to: 

We’re working with The Nature Conservancy to find new ways to conserve water and ensure that we are protecting our surrounding watersheds in the best way possible.

Ocean Spray growers reuse and recycle water that is used for irrigation and harvesting, carefully managing the process to ensure the highest quality of water in and around their bogs.

Our Henderson, Nevada, bottling plant plays an active role in replenishing the water supply at Lake Mead by participating in the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s water efficient technologies program. By cleaning cleans bottles using ionized air, we can save 8 million gallons of water each year.

Climate & Energy

The climate is changing. So we are too.

Combating climate change is one of our top priorities. And we mean it. Our goal is a 25% reduction in our carbon footprint by 2016. How are we shrinking it down? 
 

Our Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, manufacturing facility reduces greenhouse gases by fueling their boilers with methane gas captured from a local landfill. This alone is the equivalent of taking 9,500 cars off the road. That’s right, 9,500! And that’s only the beginning.

Our data center in Lakeville, Massachusetts, has restructured their server and storage systems, reducing power and cooling needs by 42% since 2005.

Ocean Spray is a U.S. EPA-certified SmartWay® transportation partner and we transport 88% of our freight using cleaner, more efficient SmartWay carriers. Furthermore, by changing our approach to bottle sourcing, we’ve avoided over 15,000 truck shipments a year.

Packaging & Waste

We're shrinking landfills, one bottle at a time.

The smaller the landfill, the better off we all are. And at Ocean Spray, we’re getting serious about our packaging choices. So we’re looking to cut 25% more of our waste by 2016. Take that, landfill. 

Within the past two years, we’ve reduced the amount of plastic in our bottles by 10%, saving 18.7 million pounds of plastic. We also recycle about 2,500 tons of corrugated plastic and metal every year.

In our ongoing effort to reduce packaging impact, we’re constantly searching for new ways to use alternative materials from renewable resources.

There is very little waste from the manufacture of cranberry products, primarily the skins and seeds. Since these do still have nutrient value, they are sent to local farmers to add to their cattle feed.

Go Red For Women

Our corporate giving program promotes healthy, fit families by encouraging nutritionally healthy and active lifestyles. The cornerstone of the effort is a national partnership with the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women® Movement. 

Ocean Spray is a also a proud supporter of the Go Red BetterU program. Designed to help today’s busy women lead healthier lives, the simple 12-week geared towards providing guidance to transform the overall health of women through small, simple choices. 

For more information, health tips, and tools visit goredforwomen.org. 
Share Our Strength

This year, because nearly one in four kids in America doesn't consistently get the food he or she needs to be healthy, Ocean Spray is sharing the bounty of its harvest by partnering with Share our Strength®. Through its Families Feeding Families campaign, Ocean Spray and its grower-owners invite families across the country to join the fight to end childhood hunger in America by taking Share Our Strength's® No Kid Hungry™ Pledge to end childhood hunger by 2015. 

Ocean Spray is a family business. We’re proud to spearhead this initiative and invite families across the country to join our growers in the fight to end childhood hunger in America. Consumers are encouraged to join the fight online by pledging to make a difference in their communities at www.nokidhungry.org/oceanspray.

Our Mission

To provide our Grower-Owners with a superior value proposition for their membership, comprised of competitive commodity payments plus world-class value from the processing and marketing of their fruit.
Our Values

As one of the most successful cooperatives and prized consumer brands in the world, we are unique.  As employees, we experience first-hand the labor of love our Grower-Owners put into providing healthy fruits for the world to enjoy.  Our values reflect their hard work:

Respect

We encourage diversity of thought, heritage and experience.  Our collective commitment to openness and teamwork fosters a culture where collaboration, coaching and trust prosper.  We take pride in making products that come from a good place, so we protect our resources to meet present needs without compromising our future.

Ownership

Our efforts are as equally devoted and passionate as those of our Grower-Owners.  We hold ourselves and each other accountable to the highest standards and results in everything we do.  We are committed to supporting and engaging one another as we are the catalysts for our success.   

Innovation

We approach each day with initiative, curiosity and creativity to meet the wants and needs of our customers and consumers.  Asking ourselves what is right for our customers and consumers inspires meaningful innovation and a culture of continuous improvement that strengthens our brand and business.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer /AAP/M/F/V/D.

Ocean Spray has adopted a Total Rewards approach which integrates our compensation and benefits plan under one cohesive strategy.  Total rewards include: base salary, incentives, pay for time not worked, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and other perquisites.  We will leverage the components of Total Rewards to maximize return on investment while providing programs which attract and retain the best talent to drive Ocean Spray performance.

Medical/Dental Insurance Plans – Everyone’s top benefit concern is having access to comprehensive, affordable health care coverage.  Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. offers medical and dental insurance plans that help protect employees and their families against major medical expenses.  Our plans include valuable preventative care, along with programs for prescription drug, mental health, and vision programs.

Life Insurance – Life insurance is an important part of your financial fitness, especially if others depend on your support.  That is why Ocean Spray provides life and accident insurance options to fit your needs.  Benefits may include: basic life insurance and business travel accident insurance with the option to purchase supplemental coverage.

Retirement Benefits – Building financial security for retirement is more important than ever before.  That’s why Ocean Spray works with you to help you prepare for a financially sound future.  We offer a competitive retirement savings plan with a generous 401(k) company match, where you can take advantage of tax savings today while preparing for tomorrow. 

Vacations and Holidays – Ocean Spray offers a competitive time away from work package.  Specific schedules vary depending on local practices.  Time away from work may consist of vacation, national and local holidays, floating holidays, and reduced (or summer) hours.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – It really can be challenging these days to juggle our commitments and priorities.  Ocean Spray offers a variety of programs to help you manage life’s demands – whether it’s a personal problem that affects your job performance, a desire to further your education, an addition to your family, or the need to take care of an elderly family member.  Whatever your situation, know that a counselor or nurse is available 7-days a week, 24-hours a day through the Ocean Spray EAP.

Other Benefits – Ocean Spray recognizes the importance of balance in its employees’ professional and personal lives.  Although eligibility for specific programs and facilities vary by location and scheduled hours, Ocean Spray offers other benefits including: adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, volunteer programs, professional memberships, group insurance (auto and home, pet), group legal services, health and wellness events, and scholarship assistance for family members.

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer /AAP/M/F/V/D.