Hydroponic grower Vertigreens booms as lettuce becomes a big concern

Hydroponic grower Vertigreens booms as lettuce becomes a big concern

While the lettuce-driven cyclospora outbreak has generally been bad for businesses across the nation—including some St. Louis chefs who’ve been forced to take extra precautions—the outbreak has come with an upside for one St. Louis-area startup. Vertigreens, which Tova Feinberg founded in 2021, has received an influx of inquiries from restaurants and grocery stores looking […]

Where Does McDonald's Lettuce Come From?

Where does McDonald's source the lettuce it uses in its Big Macs, wraps, and sandwiches? The answer is a bit complicated. Here's what we know.