Vegetables
Misionero debuts new salad kits, wraps and bowls at PMA Fresh
Misionero, a major grower of organic leafy greens, will unveil new packaged salad products at PMA Fresh Summit. The brand will showcase all of its innovations at the show including items such as Sweet Earth... more »
Ocean Mist Farms tries fall flavor promotion for artichokes
Ocean Mist Farms’ fall consumer promotion is encouraging incorporate artichokes and Season and Steam products into their meals this fall. The strategy includes a Fall Flavor Giveaway sweepstakes, food influencers and brand ambassadors, geo-targeted mobile couponing technology,... more »
Great Lakes Growers doubles production capacity in Ohio
Great Lakes Growers, an 80,000-square-foot, state of the art hydroponic greenhouse facility that grows delicious and nutritious leafy greens and herbs in Burton, Ohio, has broken ground on an additional 80,000-square-foot expansion. Once completed, the... more »
Global Plant Genetics gets licensing deal for UC Davis strawberries
The University of California has entered into a master agreement with Global Plant Genetics, Ltd., (GPG) based in Norfolk, England, for the sublicensing of new strawberry varieties in selected countries within Europe, the Mediterranean and... more »
California pumpkin supply strong for Halloween buildup
In the final weeks before Halloween, ample supplies of California pumpkins remain to continue the promotion of carving-type orange Jack O’ Lanterns. “We have experienced very moderate temperatures... more »
Flavorful Brands, Lipman Family Farms partner to sell tomatoes
In expectation of rapid growth in the coming year, Flavorful Brands and The Produce Exchange / Lipman Family Farms are partnering to expand Tasti-Lee tomatoes to the Western U.S market. Well-known for superior garden-grown flavor,... more »
UC Davis to research lettuce genetic resistance to downy mildew
The Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded Richard Michelmore, professor and director of the UC Davis Genome Center, its first research grant through the Crops of the Future Collaborative. This award builds on and... more »
California lettuce growers change safety practices
On Sept, 28, the California Leafy Green Marketing Association (LGMA) Advisory Board voted to update the Food Safety Practices/Metrics that all LGMA members are required to follow. The changes come after an outbreak this spring... more »
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