Insights and advice about lettuce from experts on farming, food safety and nutrition

Farmers Overcoming Challenges

By Dan Sutton, General Manager, Pismo-Oceano Vegetable Exchange

This year marks my 12th as a member of the California LGMA Advisory Board. For the past 3 years, I’ve …

By Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Senior Vice President, Food Safety and Technology United Fresh Produce Association

When a food safety event happens, companies or public health agencies like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

By Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD

The variety of lettuce and leafy greens in supermarkets has expanded dramatically since I was a child. At the time …

In the August 2021 issue of Consumer Reports magazine, people can learn all about how to make a healthier salad …

By Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD

May is National Salad Month and what better time to learn a bit about when and how to wash lettuce? …

By April Ward, Director of Marketing Communications, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

In the summer months, locally-grown lettuce is available in many parts of the United States. But, the overwhelming majority of …

By Jonathan Valdez, MBA, RD

March is National Nutrition Month. With Spring here and an end to the pandemic in sight, what better time to …

By Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD

Well, I’m a dietitian who hails from the Show-Me State, but I don’t need to see to believe most of …

By Kathleen Chrismer

January 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Food Safety Modernization Act. I’m very proud to have had a small …