vegetables
Tasti-Lee tomatoes adds grab-and-go packaging
Tasti-Lee field-grown round tomatoes for slicing and salads are now available in grab-and-go packaging and an all-new snackable size for retail sa... continue reading »
Studying causes of E. coli outbreaks help determine best practices
In late winter 2017, an outbreak of E. coli in both the U.S. and Canada was traced to romaine lettuce or leafy greens, causing multiple illnesses and ... continue reading »
Michigan potato vodka created by man aiming to honor family’s farming history
By Zeke Jennings | Managing Editor Chris Iott is not among the Iott brothers who have made a career out of running the family’s northern Michigan... continue reading »
Fewer farmers taking chance on cucumbers as science fights downy mildew
With failed harvests, fewer growers are taking a chance on cucumbers. According to USDA records, pickling cucumber acreage declined nearly 25 percent... continue reading »
E. coli outbreak: Three California counties cleared for romaine lettuce distribution
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) organization released a statement Dec. 13 regarding the FDA’s announcement regarding roma... continue reading »
FDA: E. coli outbreak traced to Santa Barbara County farm
They say the investigation is ongoing and more sources are possible, but as of the afternoon of Dec. 13, the FDA is reporting traceback efforts in the... continue reading »
New biofungicide available to leafy greens growers
Leafy greens growers now have a new biofungicide to protect against fungi, bacteria and soil-borne diseases. Aviv is the first clear liquid non-stai... continue reading »
French fries article by NY Times draws ire from American Frozen Food Institute
A New York Times' story that refers to french fries as "starch bombs" has drawn ire from the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and National Potato... continue reading »
Produce-based snack choices broadened by new approaches
By Scott Stuntz | Contributing Writer Change just one detail about a snack food and a familiar, some would even say boring, item becomes something ... continue reading »
Lettuce, cabbage de-coring robot developed by FTNON
The adoption of automation and robots in the food processing sector is happening at a rapid pace. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, though, since a... continue reading »
