NCBA responds to FDA’s study on the Yuma Valley leafy greens growing region

On June 5, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released preliminary findings from a multi-year study examining the prevalence of bacteria on leafy vegetables grown in Yuma County, Arizona. The study was conducted after a 2018 E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce in a growing area in Yuma, Arizona. An investigation into […]

Sedona’s St. Patrick’ Day Parade greens up Jordan Road March 18

The annual St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Uptown Sedona on Saturday, March 18th. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and follows Jordan Road, the traditional route from the Sedona Heritage Museum to Mesquite His Avenue. Parade participants include citizens, societies, cultures, religious groups, dignitaries and local businesses. Staging for the parade will be along Jordan […]

More green for your greens: The bug behind the jump in lettuce prices

This story was originally featured in this week’s Lily Belli on Food newsletter.Be the first to get Santa Cruz County food and drink news — sign up for Lilly’s email newsletter here and text alert here. You didn’t imagine it – your salads are really getting more expensive. Lettuce prices jumped The US Bureau of […]