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

Lettuce and Food Bullying

If you don’t know about Food Bullying yet – you really should. This is especially true if you’re a registered …

The California Department of Food and Agriculture together with the Monterey County Farm Bureau has issued a comprehensive 58-page report …

Making sure lettuce and leafy greens are safely grown encompasses a lot of factors. Most people aren’t aware a program …

By Jessica Foust, RDN

Jessica Foust is a chef, registered dietitian and member of the Advisory Panel that oversees website content for lettuceinfo.org, a …

Want to learn lettuce nutrition facts, including nutritional value, benefits, and calories in lettuce? This page will help you understand …

When it comes to nutritional benefits, it doesn’t get much better than dark leafy greens like kale, spinach, collard and …

By Jonathan Valdez, MBA, RD

Does ‘Romaine Lettuce Water’ Really Promote Better Sleep? Each year in January people get interested in health and along with …

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 …