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The word ‘produce’ likely brings to mind an assortment of fresh, vibrant, and juicy fruits and vegetables. While many varieties make their way from the field to the grocery store shelves, this isn’t always the case. Certain varieties, like fruits, are consumed both fresh and dried. The dried category is a whole other conglomerate within…

The main crop of the California fig season is officially underway. With the start of the main season, supplies of black mission and kadota figs have been gracing our coolers since last week. Black mission is one of the most popular and sought-after fig varieties. Kadota may not be black mission, but they’re no less…

The cactus family (cactaceae) is native to Central and South America and produces some of the world’s most popular and exotic fruits – dragon fruit, cactus pears, and the rare pitaya. However, nomenclature can be confusing. So, let’s break down the cactus fruit category and get to know these amazing fruits. DRAGON FRUIT Dragon fruit…

There’s one thing we’re constantly combating within the food industry, particularly among fresh produce and perishable varieties. And that’s food waste. Food waste is all the food that goes uneaten, or is discarded, by restaurants, retail, and other food operations. This food often ends up in landfills and affects profit margins for businesses along the…