As a restaurant operator, your customers trust that the food on their plate is safe to eat, so you need to make sure the produce in your dishes is kept cold from harvest all the way to your kitchen.

Without effective cold chain technology, we see disasters like the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the summer of 2026, which is linked to iceberg lettuce and bagged salad greens sourced from Mexico.

Here at Hitchcock Farms, we take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, fresh, and nutritious produce to our customers. Cold chain technology plays a major role in this commitment.

In this blog, you’ll learn what the cold chain is, why it's so important, and what happens when it gets disrupted.

Hospital food has moved far past cafeteria trays and one-size-fits-all diet plates. In 2026, healthcare foodservice teams treat every meal as part of patient care, not an afterthought.

At Hitchcock Farms, we see that shift firsthand in the kitchens we supply every day.

In this guide, we share the trends reshaping hospital menus and how to put them to work in your own facility.

Cabbage and iceberg lettuce might look very similar, but there are a lot of differences between the two greens.

If you're not sure which leafy green is right for your recipes, we are here to help.

At Hitchcock Farms, we have decades of experience as a leading produce grower in California.

In this blog, we're breaking down the similarities and differences between cabbage and iceberg lettuce.

A decade ago, kale ascended from the bottom of the leafy food chain to become a celebrity-endorsed health food with its slightly sweet, cabbage taste and impressive nutritional bona fide.

However, the dark leafy green has some stiff competition when it goes head-to-head with tender, tasty romaine lettuce.

In this blog, we're breaking down the differences between kale and romaine so that you can confidently choose the right greens for your recipes.

Summer is rapidly approaching, and now is a great time to embrace seasonal produce.

Summer veggies are fresh, flavorful, and full of nutrients that will help fuel you through the season.

Here at Hitchcock Farms, we’re passionate about growing premium vegetables that bring vibrant flavor, crisp texture, and peak nutrition to your summer meals. 

In this blog, we're sharing our favorite summer vegetables and how to prepare them.