leafy greens
Machine flexibility key in sorting different types of leafy greens
The two main goals of vegetable processing, food safety and product quality, are sacrosanct — but the goal posts keep moving. When a different ba... continue reading »
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreaks likely caused by nearby cattle
Nearby cattle likely led to E. coli in leafy greens that caused three outbreaks in 2019, according to a recently released report by the Food & Dru... continue reading »
New streamline process announced for online food safety audits
Mandatory government food safety audits of leafy greens farms under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement are continuing during the COVID-19... continue reading »
Scientists identify romaine lettuce varieties that last longer
Agricultural Research Service scientists have identified five romaine lettuce varieties that brown less quickly after fresh-cut processing and are slo... continue reading »
California leafy greens processing facility first to be EFI-certified
Following a two-year quest, organic leafy greens producer Misionero's California processing facility has achieved Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) cert... continue reading »
Organic produce sales, led by bagged salads, up 18% during April
Total organic fresh produce sales increased 18% from last year during April, according to the April 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released b... continue reading »
LGMA highlights updated leafy greens food safety practices
While we‘ve all been consumed in recent weeks with challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, much is taking place with respect to strengthening th... continue reading »
Cornell scientist looks to fill gaps in listeria knowledge
Whole genome sequencing (WGS), also known as genetic fingerprinting, has increasingly been used to trace foodborne disease outbreaks to their sources.... continue reading »
LGMA names leafy green industry veteran Crawford as compliance officer
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has named Willette Crawford as its compliance officer. She will hold the same role for the Ariz... continue reading »
Braga Fresh adds new head of marketing, product development
Produce marketing executive Kori Tuggle joined Braga Fresh in a new position at the company as its vice president of marketing and product development... continue reading »
