Leafy Greens
USDA ARS scientists develop 16 new lettuce lines
Many of today's consumers are striving to eat healthier by adding more fruits and vegetables to their diets. Salads are a popular way to do this, and salads usually involve lettuce as the foundation.In fact,... more »
LGMA welcomes new officers, board members for 2015
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) welcomed several newly elected members and appointed new officers during a meeting of the Advisory Board held in Salinas.The Board appointed its new chairman by moving Ron Ratto,... more »
Growing, marketing go hand in hand for Ventura County farm
Town & Country Farms is lucky.Despite the general drought in California, the Ventura County farm has a good supply of well water. Despite general labor shortages in the produce industry, the farm has a reliable... more »
Celery packing lines susceptible to foodborne pathogens
An increasing number of foodborne outbreaks traced to fresh fruits and vegetables are being partially attributed to current production and processing methods.In the United States, the progression from locally grown produce to centralized production has... more »
New organic spinach variety hits marketplace
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) has announced the release of a new spinach variety called Abundant Bloomsdale. The name is a tribute to OSA's predecessor, Abundant Life Seed Foundation. “Our newest commercial release exemplifies Organic Seed... more »
Scientists transform lettuce into ‘superfood’
A team of Rutgers University scientists has developed a lettuce product to compete with the nutritional value of blueberries, quinoa, almonds and kale.According to information provided by Leon Segal, director of Rutgers' Licensing and Technology... more »
Climate change will force adaptation
Last year was Earth's warmest since 1880, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The two agencies recently announced that Earth's average surface temperature has warmed by about 1.4˚ F since 1880,... more »
Agreement limits use of methomyl
EPA and the manufacturers of the insecticide methomyl have agreed to cancel some uses and limit use on certain crops to reduce risks to drinking water. From 1995 to 2013, exposure from food to carbamates,... more »
American Takii hires national sales manager
American Takii has announced the hiring of Jerry Vosti as its national vegetable sales and marketing manager. Vosti is responsible for sales management of American Takii's vegetable dealers in the United States and Canada, and... more »
Arizona Leafy Greens adds to Food Safety Training Kit
Arizona Leafy Greens Food Safety Training Kit has a new component specifically designed for supervisory roles and personnel who conduct daily field assessments. “Module 4: Pre-Harvest and Daily Harvest Environmental Assessments” addresses the industry's need... more »
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