Andy Boy Launches First-to-Market True Baby Romaine Hearts

D’Arrigo California, Salinas, CA, launched its newest innovation, Andy Boy Baby Romaine Hearts — the first naturally compact, non-hybrid romaine heart variety available in the industry.

Andy Boy Baby Romaine Hearts are a true romaine variety. As the first to market with this new offering, D’Arrigo California introduces a product that maintains the same structure, crunch, and subtle sweetness as traditional romaine hearts, simply in a naturally smaller format.

Developed and trialed across multiple seasons in Salinas, CA, and Yuma, AZ, the variety delivers value across retail, foodservice, and at home. Compared to traditional romaine hearts, baby romaine hearts feature a smaller core, resulting in more usable product per head and reduced trim loss, driving efficiency from field to fork.

Following its successful soft launch earlier this year, D’Arrigo California is now scaling production to support broader retail and foodservice programs. The item is available year-round and offered in multiple pack configurations, including a 2-count, 3-count, 42-count liner, and an industry-first 7 (2 by 3) saddle bag.