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May 22, 2019
Measure to Improve's Nikki Rodoni Recognized as a Clean Air Leader
SALINAS, CA - Congratulations are in order for sustainability activist and produce industry pro Nikki Rodoni, CEO of Measure to Improve (MTI), who just received a Leadership Award of Distinction at the Clean Air Awards from the Monterey Bay Air Resource District.
May 16, 2019
Measuring sustainability is key to progress, panel says
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Produce companies who ignore measuring sustainability do so at their increasing peril, panelists said at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo.
In a May 10 session moderated by Produce Retailer Editor Ashley Nickle, produce industry leaders talked about how they define sustainability, make it a priority and measure their efforts.
January 10, 2019
Measure to Improve’s Founder and CEO Nikki Rodoni Discusses Sustainability
“More simply, sustainability has three pillars: people, planet, and profit. You must include all three to really define something as truly sustainable.”
MTI’s founder & CEO recently sat down with And Now U Known to discuss sustainability and the integral aspects of a sustainability program.
January 07, 2019
California Giant Berry Farms Introduces Sustainability Initiative
With ever-changing industry trends, food forecasting and technology advancements, there is a topic that is also trending as the new year rolls in: sustainability.
The conversation of sustainability began at California Giant Berry Farms a year ago when they met with Nikki Rodoni, chief executive officer of Measure to Improve...
December 19, 2018
The Produce Moms Podcast
“Sustainability is meeting the needs of the future without compromising future generations.”
This week on the Produce Moms podcast, we are learning more about sustainability from Nikki Rodoni, the Founder and CEO of Measure to Improve. Measure to Improve exists to help producers and processors measure, improve and credibly promote their sustainability efforts. They provide analysis, resources and training, among many other services.
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November 15, 2018
In Their Words — Nikki Rodoni
Nikki Rodoni founded Measure to Improve (MTI) in 2014, with the goal of becoming a full-service sustainability consulting company committed to helping growers/shippers and processors collect, validate, and communicate their sustainability initiatives and credibly respond to environmentally and socially conscious consumers inquiring about where, what and how their food is produced.
MTI has worked with their clients on a variety of sustainability programs, including water management, energy and waste reduction programs, and responding to buyer surveys.
June 21, 2018
Monterey County Producers Lead Sustainability Efforts in Zero Waste
SALINAS, Calif. - Measure to Improve, LLC. (MTI), agriculture industry sustainability consultants, has guided two leading Monterey County producers in developing their zero waste programs. These programs have now achieved the highest levels of TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification through Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI). Pursuing zero waste goals helped these companies do more than simply reduce the amount of waste that goes to the local landfill: Taylor Farms and Ippolito International have both discovered financial savings by becoming more resource efficient, a win-win for the community and these companies.
May 08, 2018
"Measure to Improve" Succeeds
New Salinas Chamber member "Measure to Improve" assisted their client Ippolito International in earning two TRUE Gold Zero Waste Certifications for its Value Added Facility and Packing Shed; a first for Monterey County.
April 04, 2018
Ippolito International Earns Two TRUE Golds Certifications for its Merrill Street and Blackie Road Facilities
Ippolito International has announced that it is the first grower/shipper in Monterey County to have been awarded a Gold certification under TRUE(Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification system for its Value-Added Facility and Brussels Sprouts Packing Facility. TRUE, administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), aims to help facilities define, pursue, and achieve zero waste goals while becoming more resource efficient.
February 26, 2018
Measure to Improve Partners with Ten Greener Fields Together and PRO*ACT to Reduce Waste to Landfills
Agriculture industry consultant Measure to Improve is teaming up with Greener Fields Together (GFT) to launch a new sustainability program to reduce waste across the supply chain. Ten of PRO*ACT’s top suppliers have already signed the Waste Reduction Pledge to help reduce waste sent to landfills from their facilities.
November 14, 2017
Think Beyond Plastic™ Announces Executive Advisors
Think Beyond Plastic™, the global leader in advancing solutions to plastic
pollution through innovation and entrepreneurship, announced today that it has formed an Advisory Board to
steer the work of the Sam Farr Innovation Center, which will accelerate commercialization of research and
innovation with focus on plastic pollution.
November 14, 2017
Measure to Improve's Nikki Rodoni Joins Think Beyond Plastic™ Advisory Board
Industry sustainability advocate and Measure to Improve CEO Nikki Rodoni has joined the Advisory Board of an influential global leader in advancing solutions to plastic pollution this week. Rodoni will now be part of the newly established Board for Think Beyond Plastic™, joining the likes of Mann Packing’s Gina Nucci, Driscoll’s Scott Komar, and other top sustainability influencers in the produce industry and beyond.
September 20, 2017
Salinas Land Company and California Orchard Company Celebrating 100-years of Business in Salinas Valley
King City-based California Orchard Company and The Salinas Land Company are celebrating their 100-year anniversary. The two companies are celebrating the auspicious occasion with their Salinas Land Co. and California Orchard Company Centennial Celebration held September 22, 2017 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM at the the Los Ositos Vineyards.
January 09, 2017
Measure to Improve, LLC Announces New CORE Sustainability Services
Measure to Improve, LLC, the produce industry’s “go-to” sustainability consulting experts, today released its new core services to help customers achieve a better ROI from their sustainability efforts, mitigate potential risks, and respond favorably to sustainability requests from retailers and distributors.
November 17, 2016
Measure to Improve Earns Zero Waste Accreditation
Measure to Improve, LLC Nikki Rodoni and Wyatt Maysey Earn Certified Zero Waste Business Associate accreditation from the U.S Zero Waste Business Council.
June 07, 2016
Food Waste Meeting a Great Success!
The Monterey County Sustainable Working Group's recent meeting featuring author and expert Dana Gunders, attracted a large and diverse group to learn about and discuss the challenge of reducing food waste.
April 22, 2016
Fresh Leaf Farms Recycling Program
Since July 2015, Fresh Leaf Farms' Salinas, CA facility has diverted nearly 3,000 tons of organic waste, 175 tons of cardboard, and almost 20 tons of plastic from the landfill.
April 21, 2016
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April 18, 2016
Heading to Washington, D.C. for Annual Sustainability Consortium Summit
This week, Nikki travels to Washington, D.C. for the second annual Sustainability Consortium Summit. Nikki was invited to the Summit to represent and provide key input for fresh produce growers in California. At the Summit, Nikki expects to learn about the latest breakthroughs in sustainability and connect with Sustainability Consortium members and guests, from retailers to suppliers to NGOs, to drive collective action around sustainability.
The Sustainability Consortium is an international organization focused on transforming the consumer goods industry to deliver more sustainable consumer products. This year's summit, held during Earth Day in Washington, D.C, will feature many speakers including VPs and Directors from organizations such as Mcdonald's, Walmart, Unilever, and The Nature Conservancy.
September 02, 2015
JV Farms Organic Ranch Hones in on Sustainability Focus
JV Farms Organic Grower Israel Morales and his grandson, Christian Morales, Ranch Manager, look to ensure the future in present practices.
July 31, 2015
MTI supports D’Arrigo in Developing Farm Water Case Study
MTI is proud to have worked with D’Arrigo Bros. Co., of California in the creation of this consumer-facing report, which details their water conservation program. You can find the report below and on D’Arrigo’s website.
February 18, 2015
Monterey County Sustainability Working Group
The idea of competitors sitting down together and discussing their companies’ strategies and initiatives may seem like a long shot to some, but that is exactly what the Monterey County Sustainability Working Group (MCSWG) does.
December 16, 2014
JV Farms Organic recycling efforts spread companywide
The CEO of a large western U.S. vegetable operation was front and center when it came time to rally companywide support for stronger recycling and sustainability efforts.