D'Arrigo California unveiled its baby gem lettuce, a premium offering under the esteemed Andy Boy label. The new item is now shipping in two-, three- and 42-count liner pack sizes.

“This new addition to our product lineup reinforces our dedication to providing innovative, high-quality products. The baby gem line has been developed to be a solution for both our retail and foodservice sectors,” said John D'Arrigo, president, CEO and chairman of the board.

The Arizona/California desert region experienced light lettuce ice this morning as temperatures dropped into the mid-30s to low 40s. According to Markon officials, harvesting delays of up to two hours are expected and will likely lead to loading delays for desert row crop items.

More light-moderate ice is expected tomorrow, Jan. 6, before a strong low-pressure system drops on Sunday, bringing gusty winds and a small chance for light rain.

Arizona is known as the winter lettuce capital of the U.S., providing Americans with an abundance of lettuce and leafy greens from November to March. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics, Arizona farmers grow approximately 25 percent of the total U.S. lettuce supply each year. On an annual basis the leafy greens farming community in Arizona generates a $2 billion impact.

Gotham Greens launched a new line of salad kits, available in three varieties: Green Goddess, Southwest Ranch and Caesar. The new salad kits are packed with fresh ingredients, including Gotham Greens greenhouse-grown lettuce and fresh flavor-filled toppings and dressings, for convenient home-cooked meals or lunches on the go. The salad kits are available at select Kroger and Jewel-Osco stores, with additional distribution expected in early 2024.

BrightFarms is set to introduce its newest Crunch Kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.

Members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement will adopt Western Growers' proprietary GreenLink data sharing platform to collect and analyze food safety data.

This landmark movement toward industry cohesion means that the leafy green industry will advance collective learning by utilizing a standardized data collection approach. Developed by the Western Growers Science team in collaboration with Western Growers member companies, GreenLink provides a digital, secure and confidential online platform that enables users to share food safety data.