Measure to Improve, a sustainability consulting firm focused exclusively on the fresh produce industry, launched two new solutions—service offerings designed to help produce companies meet growing reporting and regulatory expectations: the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Solution and the EPR Readiness Solution.

These solutions expand Measure to Improve’s sustainability offerings in response to increasing greenhouse gas disclosure expectations and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging regulations across the supply chain.

Gold Bell and Morning Kiss Organic will feature both conventional and organic Vidalia onions this spring, expanding their seasonal onion programs with the popular sweet onion variety grown exclusively in Georgia.

Vidalia onions will be available for conventional offerings and the Morning Kiss Organic brand for certified organic products. They will complement the companies’ broader spring and summer onion programs, which include eastern-grown red, yellow and white onions.

There’s a “tell” at Sun World’s table grape tasting events.

When the bowls run dry — when scientists, breeders and agronomists have eaten every last sample before the session ends — Jennifer Petersen knows they’ve found something. No spreadsheet required. No consumer panel. Just an empty bowl and a room full of people who can’t stop reaching for more.

In March 2026, Alexandra Farms welcomed Hitomi Gilliam. Her visit to the farm was filled with meaningful conversations and a deep appreciation for the beauty that connects us all.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $2.6 million in suspected methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as carrots.

“The criminal element is always thinking of ways to get their narcotics through our international crossings, but as this seizure aptly illustrates, our CBP officers are experts in their field and use all available tools and technology to thwart these smuggling attempts,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. 

After more than 100 years in the produce industry, the D’Arrigo family has adapted to changes to the way produce is grown, shipped and marketed over the years.