leafy greens
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 »
Dr. Oz talks leafy greens, including romaine outbreak and safety
The Dr. Oz Show recently aimed to address salad safety, a current concern for many consumers. Dr. Oz is a big advocate for including leafy greens and ... continue reading »
Gotham Greens opens New England greenhouse
Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and community leaders joined Gotham Greens Dec. 5 to celebrate the grand op... continue reading »
Why are so many new diseases showing up in bagged salads?
Ready-to-eat salads, also known as fresh-cut or bagged salads, have steadily gained popularity since their introduction in Europe in the early 1980s. ... continue reading »
Romaine lettuce growers ‘devastated’ by recent E. coli outbreak
The recent announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of expanding illnesses in the E. coli... continue reading »
PMA issues update on latest E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce
The Produce Marketing Association has issued the following statement to its members regarding the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak investigation. The PMA staf... continue reading »
