leafy greens
New spinach gene discovery could lead to less gritty varieties
Most of us are familiar with “spinach teeth” — the harmless but gritty-chalky mouthfeel caused by the vegetable. A team of researchers from B... continue reading »
Wastewater treatment can help meet pollutant requirements
Fresh produce processors in the U.S. must meet wastewater effluent requirements for the EPA as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System... continue reading »
FDA report on summer 2021 bagged salads salmonella outbreak released
The U.S. FDA has released a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 31 reported illnesses and four hospitalizat... continue reading »
Indoor farming company Square Roots rebrands
Square Roots, a technology-enabled indoor farming company, debuted Dec. 15 a new brand identity that represents the company’s mission to responsibly... continue reading »
LGMA column: Even one ‘rotten apple’ hurts everyone
In Poor Richard’s Almanac, Benjamin Franklin took a turn on a phrase and said, “The rotten Apple spoils his companion.” In his choice of the per... continue reading »
Revolution Farms continues to expand, provide locally grown leafy greens to Midwesterners
Michigan is known for many crops, but leafy greens isn’t one of them. Consumers in the Great Lakes region who rely on store-bought produce have trad... continue reading »
Several USDA specialty crop grants include leafy greens
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of nearly $74 million to 21 award recipients through its Specialty Crop Research Initia... continue reading »
Revol Greens expands to East Coast with acquisition
North AmericaPR greenhouse lettuce grower Revol Greens has acquired BJ’s Produce Inc., operating under the widely recognized Living Fresh brand, in ... continue reading »
Organic produce sales continue to trend up
Total organic fresh produce sales for the third quarter of 2021 saw a continuation of year-over-year growth, increasing by 3% from the same period las... continue reading »
FDA’s Yuma romaine testing results in zero positive pathogen tests
The FDA conducted an assignment in 2021 to collect romaine lettuce samples from commercial coolers in Yuma County, Arizona to test for Shiga toxin-pro... continue reading »
