Favorable weather conditions had led to an earlier start for the Miami-based grower and exporter’s miniature mango season, which typically runs through June.

Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies, shares how the company deploys 1-MCP in a new way to offer better produce to retailers and reduce the use of ice in shipping.

The platform improves efficiency and provides real-time data, helping businesses quickly adapt to the changing demands of the fresh produce industry, the company says.

The fresh carrot grower and distributor earned a position in the top 10 for in North America on Fast Company’s 2025 Most Innovative Companies list.

Since 2011, the value of U.S. organic imports has continued to grow, bolstered by high-value produce such as blueberries.

The NABC says board leadership has worked to further develop and drive the organization’s mission that includes expansion of board representation and new categories of membership.