D’Arrigo California launched Andy Boy Baby Romaine Hearts, naturally compact, non-hybrid Romaine hearts.

As one of the premier grower-packer-shippers of Romaine hearts in North America, D’Arrigo California has built its reputation on disciplined growing practices, premium quality standards and dependable year-round supply. The introduction of baby Romaine hearts expands the company’s romaine portfolio while maintaining its premium hearts program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without USDA approval.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

Bella Vista Produce, a grower, packer and shipper in Santa Maria, CA, is preparing for the start of its spring line-up of high-quality crops in late March.

Bella Vista Produce offers lettuce, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, romaine, romaine hearts, leaf lettuce, Brussels sprouts and green cabbage.

In the Northern Hemisphere, March 21 marks the official arrival of spring.

In several South American countries, however, the date has already gained another meaning. It is widely celebrated as Yellow Flowers Day — a joyful tradition where people welcome the season of renewal by sharing yellow flowers with friends, partners and loved ones.

At Danziger, a global breeder and producer of floral varieties, the company believes this uplifting tradition deserves to travel beyond its regional roots.

Windset Farms is featured in the Power Smart Champions Mini-Doc Series airing on Global TV this March. In 2025, Windset Farms received the Power Smart Champion Award for its commitment to energy conservation and innovation. In conjunction, BC Hydro released a doc-series showcasing innovative British Columbia businesses advancing energy efficiency and sustainability.

The 2026 California avocado season is underway and Calavo is optimistic about the outlook for the crop and retailing opportunities. The company reports that the season is shaping up quite well, with favorable growing conditions and solid demand expected to support the market through the spring and summer months.