Leafy Greens
Produce groups comment on E. coli breakout linked to lettuce
After the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a connection between a multi-state E. coli outbreak and romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona, leading industry groups issued a response. In a joint statement,... more »
PlantTape product promises growers a streamlined start
A belt-fed mechanical system called PlantTape promises to reduce labor costs and save time during field planting. The industry standard is rotary or carousel-style transplanters. But many small vegetable growers are also familiar with non-motorized, single-row... more »
Greens grower builds on shared wisdom of small farms
A small farm in Presque Isle, Michigan shows the organization and expertise available to a new farmer not afraid to seek out advice and try new techniques. Dion Stepanski of Presque Isle Farm spoke about... more »
AeroFarms pursues world’s highest-producing indoor farm operation
These are heady times to be working at Newark, New Jersey-based AeroFarms. The “aero” in the name refers to aeroponics – the practice of misting plant roots with water and nutrients – rather than the... more »
BrightFarms launches new crunchy iceberg baby leaf
BrightFarms is announcing the launch of Sunny Crunch, a packaged salad that features a unique baby leaf iceberg not typically found in US supermarkets. With a mild flavor profile... more »
Talley Farms names Derek Sass new sales manager
Talley Farms, a fourth-generation family farming operation located in California's Arroyo Grande Valley, has named produce industry veteran Derek Sass as sales manager for the company, which... more »
BrightFarms debuts crunchy iceberg baby leaf
BrightFarms Feb. 2 announced the launch of Sunny Crunch, a packaged salad that features a unique baby leaf iceberg not typically found in US supermarkets. With a mild flavor profile that’s aimed at families and... more »
lēf Farms adopts clamshell packaging to meet consumer demand
New England’s lēf Farms recently announced clamshell packaging that's a radical departure from the previous packaging designs. “There’s no doubt that everyone loves our baby greens that, up until now, were available in distinctive black bags.... more »
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