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Singapore’s Getting a New Govt Body – And Its Priority Is To Make Sure The Country Has Enough Food

The Singapore Food Agency will be responsible for developing Singapore’s food supply, improving food safety regulations, and handling food-borne disease outbreaks.

IGrow PreOwned 3/18/19 IGrow PreOwned 3/18/19

The Founders of The Farm Project Announce Nationwide Launch of Lettuce Grow

Founded by Jacob Pechenik and Zooey Deschanel as an initiative of The Farm Project, Lettuce Grow is calling all front yards, backyards, patios and balconies to move fresh food production back into our communities

IGrow PreOwned 3/15/19 IGrow PreOwned 3/15/19

A Guide To Aquaponics Food Safety

Aquaponics, producing fish and vegetables in a closed-loop water system, reduces fertilizer use and water discharge, and is therefore promoted as a sustainable venture. But how about the food safety?

IGrow PreOwned 3/5/19 IGrow PreOwned 3/5/19

Vertical Farming Conference Takes Place on June 26, 2019 in Venlo, The Netherlands.

The conference is part of the two-day global Agri Food Innovation Event that includes a two-day expo, four conferences - 3D Food Printing Conference, Healthy Nutrition Conference, Vertical Farming Conference and Smart Farming Conference and more activities such as lab tours, demo corners.

IGrow PreOwned 3/4/19 IGrow PreOwned 3/4/19

Glyphosate Found in 19 of 20 Beers and Wines Tested

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Tell Kellogg’s To Stop Hiding GMOs!

We’ll be taking USDA to court about these QR codes and other problems with the GMO labeling regulations that show these rules have been designed to hide and confuse rather than inform. Stay tuned for updates

IGrow PreOwned 1/29/19 IGrow PreOwned 1/29/19

It's Not Easy Being Green: Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak Rattles Food, Grocery Industries

The FDA's decision to request that the popular green gets pulled from shelves sent "a strong message" to the produce sector while costing supermarkets millions of dollars.

IGrow PreOwned 1/23/19 IGrow PreOwned 1/23/19

5 Lawsuits That Could Change The Food Industry

From unknown ingredients and debatable labels to the spreading of salmonella and E. coli, this year has not been short of litigation that can make a big impact.

IGrow PreOwned 1/22/19 IGrow PreOwned 1/22/19

Are Foodborne Illnesses On the Rise? (+ Answers To 5 Other Food Safety Questions)

The Food Safety and Modernization Act is a rude awakening for many farmers. But will it really address the root of the problem?

IGrow PreOwned 1/22/19 IGrow PreOwned 1/22/19

New York Vertical Farm Aims To Instill Consumer Trust With Transparency

Starting today, consumers can just point their camera app at the QR code, or type in the lot number, found on all Square Roots food packaging to trace their food’s path from seed to sale.

IGrow PreOwned 1/20/19 IGrow PreOwned 1/20/19

Organic Consumers Association Wins on Motion to Dismiss in Case Against Unilever-Owned Ben & Jerry's for Deceptive Marketing Claims

“We are pleased that the court agrees that Ben & Jerry’s can be held accountable for the claims it makes about its products, and how the production of those products impacts animal welfare and the environment,” said Ronnie Cummins, OCA’s international director.

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Fish Fraud 'Rampant' in New York, AG Report Finds

The 42-page report found that more than one in four samples wasn't sold under a federally recognized market name.

IGrow PreOwned 1/1/19 IGrow PreOwned 1/1/19

Food Irradiation Technology Not Widely Used With Fresh Produce, But It Could Be

Food irradiation technology has been around for more than 50 years as a way to kill pathogens, although it is not widely used in the food processing industry. Now, a growing firm called ScanTech Sciences is marketing its irradiation services for use with fresh produce

IGrow PreOwned 12/29/18 IGrow PreOwned 12/29/18

FDA Names First Source In Ongoing Investigation of Romaine Lettuce Outbreak

Adam Brothers Family Farms in Santa Maria, where sediment from a local irrigation reservoir tested positive for E. coli 0157:H7

IGrow PreOwned 12/17/18 IGrow PreOwned 12/17/18

California Farm Linked To Romaine Lettuce E.coli Outbreak Recalls Additional Produce

While none of the recalled products have tested positive for E. coli, and no illnesses associated with these produce items have been reported, the farm said: “Out of an abundance of caution, Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. is initiating this voluntary recall in cooperation with the FDA.”

IGrow PreOwned 12/16/18 IGrow PreOwned 12/16/18

Company Finds New Way to Grow Lettuce, Cut Risk of Foodborne Illness

One rooftop greenhouse company in Chicago says their lettuce is safer and longer-lasting.

IGrow PreOwned 12/15/18 IGrow PreOwned 12/15/18

Trump Administration Approves Antibiotic Residue On Citrus Fruit

Medically important antibiotic oxytetracycline allowed on oranges, tangerines

IGrow PreOwned 12/8/18 IGrow PreOwned 12/8/18

Canadian Test Kit Promises To Identify E. coli-Contaminated Lettuce

Researchers said the Western University-developed kit detects a protein unique to the E. coli 0157 bacteria and can show results in under 24 hours.

IGrow PreOwned 12/7/18 IGrow PreOwned 12/7/18

Local Lettuce Grower Has A Safer Way Through Hydroponics

Acting on the CDC’s recommendation, grocers nationwide are pulling suspect romaine lettuce product from store shelves.

IGrow PreOwned 12/2/18 IGrow PreOwned 12/2/18

Romaine Lettuce Scare Has Montreal Clients Turning To Local Greenhouses

The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency continue to collaborate with U.S. agencies to try to find the source of the most recent outbreak.