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When working with the persimmon category, there’s one word you’ll often hear: astringency. To best work with the category, it’s important to understand what is astringency, what varieties are astringent, and what that means for the fruit. What are Persimmons? First, let’s understand what persimmons are (just in case you don’t already know). Simply put,…

In specialty produce, there’s some varieties that are more well known than others. Take varieties like dragon fruit or lychee, for example. They’ve found their way into mainstream media, leveraging trends and public sentiment, to become more common household names. However, there’s still plenty of varieties that are lingering on the sidelines. Take pepino melon:…

As the weather cools and the leaves change color, we have the opportunity of enjoying one of Fall’s best seasons: Brazilian melons. There’s nothing quite like biting into the fresh vibrant flavors of Agrícola Famosa’s melons to add life and vibrancy to what is becoming a dreary time of year. Agrícola Famosa is the largest…

Across the tropical world, root vegetables are a core part of traditional diets.  They are one of the primary sources of healthy carbohydrates and fiber, and are included in almost every meal.  In the Caribbean, three varieties reign supreme: malanga, taro, and yuca.  The trio even has a nickname: “ground provisions”. While they’re often referred…