Recently issued reports from the Food & Drug Administration failed to identify sources of pathogen-related foodborne illness outbreaks, yet the investigative methodology and report conclusions yield important information for growers and packers. In a report titled “Factors Potentially Contributing to the Contamination of Cantaloupe” and without evidence of a source of contamination or a problem, the FDA nonetheless published 10 recommendation and requirements for growers of melons and similar produce commodities.

The first seven interns to participate in the Project SEARCH program at Stemilt are searching for new employment opportunities after graduating June 6. Project SEARCH, a transition to work program that helps secure competitive employment for people with disabilities, has prepared the interns to find employment at Stemilt, in the community and in continuing education. 

Since the warmer summer weather is here, it’s time once again to fire up that grill for some of your favorite charred and smoky flavored vegetables. You can grill almost any vegetable. You can also add garlic, olive oil or even some herbs like rosemary, oregano or basil leaves.

AeroFarms expanded retail availability of its award-winning microgreens at both Walmart and Stop & Shop across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, respectively. This announcement comes just about a week after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

At the time of its bankruptcy filing, the company said it was looking to have limited disruptions to its on-going core business operations.

Windset Farms reintroduced Living Organic Basil to its extensive line of greenhouse-grown products. With vibrant green leaves and strong aromatics and flavor, this herb has become a summer staple for the company.

Living Organic Basil is 100 percent organically grown in British Columbia and is Certified Canada Organic. This is the fifth year Windset Farms has grown this fan favorite.

It was a blow to Dover, DE-based Papen Farms when Richard Papen suddenly died in the spring of 2022, but the family-run company has continued to move forward, and is expecting an excellent 2023 vegetable season to start by mid-June.