Fresh Picks & Sustainability Tips: August 2025
What’s the ROI of Sustainability?
If this is the only question you’re asking, you might be missing the bigger picture. ROI is important, but it doesn’t capture the long-term risks and opportunities shaping the fresh produce industry today. Sustainability is about more than compliance or public perception. It’s about protecting your operations, building resilience, and staying competitive in a rapidly changing market.
At Measure to Improve, we see firsthand that the companies treating sustainability as a strategic advantage — not just a cost center — are the ones best positioned to adapt, grow, and succeed.
Read the full article to see why resilience is the real ROI.
Warmest Regards,
Nikki Cossio - Founder & CEO - Measure to Improve
Join Measure to Improve at SEPC
Measure to Improve is excited to be exhibiting at this year’s SEPC Southern Innovations Conference in Charlotte!
Meet our team — Nikki Cossio, Kieran McNeice, and Corinne Carney — and learn how we’re helping the fresh produce industry tackle sustainability and compliance head-on.
Stop by our booth on Friday, September 12th to explore:
Compliance Solutions for retailers and regulators
Tools to simplify sustainability reporting
Our new software for grower data tracking
Reach out to schedule a meeting or swing by our booth. We’d love to talk about your sustainability goals!
Walnut Sustainability Initiatives
Walnut growers are facing more pressure than ever to adopt sustainable practices, but finding clear, trusted information isn’t always easy. That’s why the California Walnut Board and Commission launched a series of Virtual Sessions focused on helping growers understand the latest strategies, tools, and research that can be applied in real-world orchard management.
Measure to Improve is proud to support the California Walnut Board and Commission in the planning, facilitation, and follow-up of each session. From coordination to post-event blogs and resource sharing, MTI ensures these sessions are not only educational but actionable.
Join us for a timely industry update with Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board and Commission, as he shares insights on the State of the Walnut Industry — with a special focus on sustainability, a key pillar of the Board’s Strategic Plan.
Sustainability Simplified Guide
Still figuring out where to start with sustainability?
You’re not alone, and we’ve got a free resource to help!
Our Sustainability Simplified Guide breaks down sustainability into practical, actionable steps for fresh produce growers, shippers, and packers. No fluff. Just real strategies to help you meet today’s expectations and build for the future.
Great for organizing your efforts
Useful for compliance and reporting
Designed with the fresh produce industry in mind
Upcoming Events
9/10 - 9/13: Southeastern Produce Council Southern Innovations
10/16 - 10/18: IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show