Tag: leafy greens

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center report evidence from lab experiments that a chemical derived from a compound found abundantly in broccoli and other cruciferous plants may offer a potentially new and potent weapon against the viruses that cause COVID-19 and the common cold.

The decision was made based on data from Western Growers, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture inspection activities.

Green Life Farms, the leading controlled-environment agriculture grower in the Southeast U.S., announces its partnership with Cheney Brothers, Inc., a major family-owned and operated regional food distributor.

Pure Green Farms is running a 2-week long social media contest on Facebook and Instagram, where consumers can enter to win a year’s supply of lettuce.

Indoor farming pioneer Gotham Greens has officially opened the first phase of its 10-acre, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse near the University of California-Davis campus.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that Fifth Season, Pittsburgh's nationally recognized vertical farm and maker of unique, flavorful salad blends, is the team's official provider of fresh leafy greens again this year.

Consumers will be able to purchase UP super greens from a range of retailers through its partnership with Oppy in 2022.

Green Life Farms has completed its purchase of Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West Coast.

Yesterday the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced it will accept either pre-harvest or finished product testing as part of its requirements for importing romaine lettuce into Canada between September 30 and December 31, 2021.

Today the Arizona LGMA Food Safety Committee approved changes to the adjacent land use and soil amendments sections of the food safety best practices (also known as metrics) that all members must adhere to.