Leafy Greens
Container-grown greens go commercial
Container-farmed greens took one small step closer to humankind on Sept. 30, as a large west Michigan foodservice distributor and a Brooklyn, New York-based urban ag startup announced a partnership. Square Roots showed off basil... more »
LG to debut indoor gardening appliance for greens and herbs
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil an indoor gardening appliance... more »
Dr. Oz talks romaine and recommends iceberg
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 lettuce in your diet and wants to make... more »
Illness update in outbreak tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control have updated the number of illnesses involved in the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 associated with romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California. All new... more »
Why have so many new diseases developed in the bagged salads sector?
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. This popularity is expected to grow, marking opportunities for the fresh food industry.... more »
NASA awards UbiQD pact for ‘Enhanced Crop Yield for Space Missions’
UbiQD Inc., a New Mexico-based nanotechnology development company, announced Dec. 2 that it has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The 24-month... more »
E. coli outbreak linked to Salinas, California romaine
FDA, CDC, and state health authorities are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7 in the United States. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence indicates that romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California growing region is... more »
Salad products recalled due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination
Missa Bay, LLC, a Swedesboro, New Jersey, establishment, is recalling approximately 75,233 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce ingredient may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s... more »