Numerous factors are contributing to the current Iceberg lettuce supply issues in California. Weather patterns have been the major culprit as cool temperatures along with a stubborn, deep marine layer, look to continue along the coastal valleys into early June.

Village Farms Fresh has been growing in greenhouses in North America for the past 35 years. The company operates almost 500 acres in total of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Texas and Canada, and it has partner growers throughout Mexico. However, it said the people that work for the company that make this possible.

Celebrating its 107th year in business and still farming on its original land, Dandrea Produce finds it extra special when the New Jersey deal starts up every spring.

The Vineland, NJ-based company sources product from throughout the world, including South America, North America, Europe and Africa, and it has year-round vegetable production from a handful of East Coast production districts, but its roots are in full view when it starts harvesting in South Jersey every spring.

Marolda Farms is a family-run company located in Vineland, NJ, that specializes in both conventionally and organically grown leafy greens and herbs, working on 250 acres for conventional and 130 acres for organic produce. 

Dümmen Orange announced the appointment of Anthony Christiaanse as its new CEO. Christiaanse succeeds Hugo Noordhoek Hegt, who has led Dümmen Orange since 2019. Noordhoek Hegt will remain closely involved with the company as a member of the Supervisory Board.