Microgreens World Weekly Digest - May 29, 2026


Your weekly roundup of microgreens science, business, and growing news — May 29, 2026͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ 
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Your weekly source for microgreens science, business & growing news
Vol. 7  ·  No. 22  ·  Week of May 22 – 28, 2026  ·  microgreensworld.com
Top Story This Week

Food Safety · Canada

Double Recall Continues to Rock the Canadian Microgreens Market as E. coli Found in Multiple Brands

For producers in Canada, the US, and internationally, food safety analysts note that these recalls underscore the persistent vulnerability of fresh microgreens to microbial contamination at any point between seeding and consumption.

Food Safety News  ·  READ THE POST-MORTEM ANALYSIS by Andrew Neves  ·  May 22, 2026

This Week's Stories

Science · Chronic Disease

Microgreens Show Palliative Potential Against Non-Communicable Diseases

Science · Yield Research

Plasma-Activated Water Improves Germination and Root Development in Pea Microgreens

Industry · Leadership

San Diego Farms Appoints Marc Oshima Senior Vice President of Sales

Community Farming · Ontario

Chemong City Greens Grows Organic Microgreens Without Pesticides, Expands Community Reach

Also in this week's full issue: chickpea microgreen variety research, protein-enhanced food product formulation, Dayton Microgreens' Wayne Avenue operation, new Colorado microgreens business profile, and six action items growers can act on today.

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