Why the lettuce at your grocery store might be even fresher than you think
Chef Ricardo Larrivée visits Quebec to learn about Sherrington field lettuce — perfectly fresh and crisp.
Did you know Canada is the North American leader in field lettuce? It is! Thanks to production in Quebec.
Denys Van Winden is a grower and member of the Vegpro co-operative — the largest producer of fresh vegetables in Canada. He explains how his family business manages to supply 75,000 tones of fresh lettuce to Eastern Canada and the United States.
Join chef Ricardo Larrivée to learn how two different types of lettuce are harvested, packaged and delivered to markets by the end of the day.