leafy greens
Lettuce supplants tomatoes atop organic volume list
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of USDA released its latest survey of national organic food production in October. The first organ... continue reading »
Study shows nanobubbles disrupt pathogens like E. coli, listeria
Moleaer, a leading nanobubble technology company, in partnership with researchers from Virginia Tech University, have successfully evaluated and concl... continue reading »
FDA to partner with California state, university orgs on leafy greens food safety study
On Nov. 19, 2020 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the launch of a longitudinal study in partnership with the California Departme... continue reading »
Arizona leafy greens org adds Watson as compliance officer
The Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (Arizona LGMA) has added Kevin Watson as its new LGMA compliance officer. In this role he will help to im... continue reading »
Pete’s introducing new line of sustainably packaged salad varieties
California-based produce company Pete's, which specializes in hydroponically grown lettuce and cress, has announced a new line of sustainable packaged... continue reading »
FDA, Cal Davis, farmers announce pathogen study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have announced the launch of a longitudinal study in partnership with the California Department of Food a... continue reading »
Produce leaders release report on leafy greens traceability pilots
A group of six industry organizations released a report outlining four months of leafy green traceability pilots with supply chain partners, including... continue reading »
Mann Packing rolls out Veggie Sides line and Better Crunch lettuce
Mann Packing Co., one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables, BROCCOLINI baby broccoli and sugar snap peas in North America, which was recent... continue reading »
Tanimura & Antle issues romaine lettuce recall due to possible E. coli
Out of caution, Tanimura & Antle is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the Tanimura & Antle brand, labeled w... continue reading »
BioSafe Systems to add production facility in Yuma
Connecticut-based BioSafe Systems has partnered with Zafar Produce to sign a lease on a new production and warehouse facility in the city of Yuma, Ari... continue reading »
