leafy greens
TOMRA group has food traceability technology solutions
End-to-end traceability in the food supply chain can do more than safeguard against potential disasters, particularly at the processing stage. Geo... continue reading »
Anti-pathogen packaging solution introduced by Aptar
Aptar Food + Beverage has launched InvisiShield platform technology, which is, according to the company, a first-of-its-kind anti-pathogenic packagin... continue reading »
Thermo-reflective screens show positive results for lettuce growing
Arrigoni, a leading international company in the production of technical fabrics for agriculture, has presented new tests on the effectiveness of the ... continue reading »
LGMA offers leafy greens industry tips on containing coronavirus spread
As the U.S. steps up efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the California LGMA has share some important facts about lettuce and t... continue reading »
FDA outlines plan to combat leafy greens E. coli outbreaks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its outline of a plan to reduce E. coli outbreaks in leafy greens on March 5. Download the plan... continue reading »
BrightFarms expands distribution to Food Lion stores in Virginia
BrightFarms is expanding distribution in the Mid-Atlantic region with retail partner Ahold-Delhaize USA. The expansion will include over 330 Food Lion... continue reading »
Study eyes viability of indoor farming to grow leafy greens
A multi-university team of horticulturists, engineers and agricultural economists led by Michigan State University (MSU) has received a four-year, $2.... continue reading »
BrightFarms opens 280,000-square foot farm in Pennsylvania
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania-based BrightFarms, a supplier of locally grown salads for supermarkets, opened its largest greenhouse on Jan. 28. The new ... continue reading »
LG to debut indoor gardening appliance for greens and herbs
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil an indoor gardening appliance at the CES 2020 trade show — the manufacturer’s first foray into indoor gardening. ... continue reading »
Romaine E. coli update: 138 confirmed cases, investigation ongoing
On Dec. 19, the CDC and FDA released updates regarding the E. coli O157:H7 investigation linked to romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California.... continue reading »
