D’Arrigo California Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Contributing Over $2.3 Million to Fund Vital Research
D’Arrigo California, a trusted leader in growing, packing, and shipping fresh produce for over 100 years, proudly marks the 25th anniversary of its partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Since 1999, D’Arrigo California has contributed over $2.3 million, funding over 47,000 hours of groundbreaking breast cancer research. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness […]
D’Arrigo California X Netafim ReGen™ Partnership – Growing More With Less
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Netafim ReGen™ Recycling program as a Certified Irrigation Plastics Recycler. By joining this initiative, we are supporting an environmentally responsible way for farmers to recycle used dripline materials, significantly reducing plastic waste in landfills. Netafim ReGen™ represents a groundbreaking solution aimed at significantly reducing the environmental […]
Celebrating Industry Wins: Congratulations to Emerald Packaging, Inc Named 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (Mid-Size)!
We are thrilled to extend our congratulations to Emerald Packaging, Inc for being honored with the prestigious 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (mid-size) award by AMBayArea, the San Francisco Bay Area’s esteemed manufacturing trade association. What makes this achievement particularly gratifying is that Emerald Packaging’s sustainability efforts have been recognized as the driving force behind […]
D’Arrigo California Welcomes Henry Dill to Lead Sales Team
D’Arrigo California, a leading grower-packer-shipper of fresh produce, is delighted to announce the appointment of Henry Dill as its new Director of Sales. With 18 years of experience in the fresh produce industry, Henry brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to his new role. Having previously served as the Multi-Unit Accounts Director at Markon […]
D’ARRIGO CALIFORNIA SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE PREMIUM QUALITY OF NATURE’S CULINARY JEWEL: BABY GEM LETTUCE
D’Arrigo California, a 100-year-old farming company known for excellence in innovation, sustainability, and superior vegetable and leafy green growing practices, proudly introduces a new culinary masterpiece – baby gem lettuce, a premium offering under the esteemed Andy Boy label. Positioned as an unwavering cornerstone of the supply chain, D’Arrigo California’s dedication to delivering consistent quality […]
D’ARRIGO CALIFORNIA AND EMERALD PACKAGING DEBUT POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED (PCR) PLASTIC PACKAGING
Producing sustainable packaging is an environmental necessity today. Emerald Packaging, Inc. the leading flexible packaging company for produce in the U.S., has collaborated with D’Arrigo California, a leading grower, packer and shipper of fresh produce that ships under the Andy Boy label, to further develop a Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bag for its premiere romaine hearts […]
D’Arrigo Bros. Co., Of California Celebrates a Century of Agriculture Excellence
100 years of the legacy of D’Arrigo family of companies As 2023 comes to a close, D’Arrigo Bros. Co., of California, home to the iconic Andy Boy label, proudly culminates their year-long reflection of legacy with a commemoration of its 100th anniversary, as a family of farming and wholesale companies. As D’Arrigo Bros. Co., […]
NEW Additions to D’Arrigo California
As consumers increase their appetite for healthier food options and the desire to incorporate more vegetables into their diets, D’Arrigo California, a farming leader of healthy and delicious vegetables, announces three new items in the Andy Boy® label: Florentino® AKA Sweet Baby Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Celery. “As we approach 100 years of growing, packing, […]
Happy 98th Birthday Andy D’Arrigo – Produce Icon and Philanthropist
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – Salinas, CA: Andy D’Arrigo was born in Stockton, CA on February 1, 1924 to Stefano and Concetta D’Arrigo. Stefano, an immigrant from Messina, Sicily, arrived at the immigration station at Ellis Island in New York aboard RMS Cretic on May 5, 1911 at the age of seventeen. At age two […]
John D’Arrigo Honored with the Eugene G. Sander Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Arizona
John D’Arrigo, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board for D’Arrigo California has been honored by the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as an influential visionary and agricultural leader. John was bestowed the prestigious Eugene G. Sander Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in the agricultural industry, his service to the […]
D’Arrigo California Brings Awareness, Hope and Cooking for a Cure in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Studies show a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of obesity, glycemic disorders, cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Produce company, D’Arrigo California is partnering with Candice Walker, foodie influencer of Proportional Plate, to host a virtual and interactive cooking class featuring Andy Boy produce. “D’Arrigo California is thrilled to […]
D’Arrigo California’s Commitment to Breast Cancer Research
Breast cancer is among the leading health issues women face in the United States. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. These statistics are both alarming and growing, which is one of the reasons why D’Arrigo California began its partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) back in […]
8 Partners Supporting Health, Fitness, and BCRF
Stay healthy and fit with brands that give back to breast cancer research By BCRF | May 10, 2021 Thanks to research, we know that there are several proven steps women can take to reduce their risk of breast cancer—with eating a well-balanced diet and getting regular exercise top among them. BCRF is proud to […]
D’Arrigo California Approved as First Mass Vaccination Clinic Site for Agricultural Workers
Salinas, CA: D’Arrigo California was approved as the first site for mass vaccinations for agriculture workers in Monterey County. D’Arrigo California in partnership with the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS), hosted a one-day, drive-thru vaccination clinic for Monterey County residents ages 65 and over who […]
Brighter Bites Expects to Impact Approximately 1,200 Families with Support from Local Partners
BRIGHTER BITES ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO SALINAS, CALIFORNIA Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces the launch of its seventh location in Salinas, California. The fertile fields of the Salinas Valley are home to numerous growers, and the headquarters of many Brighter Bites partners making it […]