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Bartlett pears are picked at their peak maturity, but they don’t fully ripen on the tree.  In order to get that sweet, juiciness Bartlett pears are famous f…

YES! Let’s look at the facts. One hundred percent fruit juice contains no added sugar, just the natural sugars found in the fruit it is squeezed from. Accord…

“I’d like a snack that takes me all day to make,” said no one ever. Need a snack in a hurry? Looking for new ways to satisfy your sweet tooth, and save t…

Yes! Live that S’alternative® life and pass the lemons instead of the salt. The average North American consumes nearly twice the recommended amount of sodiu…

The foods we choose to eat each day contribute to our overall energy levels. But what about our sleep? Can the foods we eat contribute to a better night’s sl…

Nick and peel for a nutrient punch. Did you know that in a California Avocado the greatest concentration of beneficial nutrients is in the dark green area of t…

The long sought-after fountain of youth may have been hidden in plain sight all along. Three new studies suggest strawberries may be associated with slowing do…

Ripe and ready to eat Bartlett pears are in the can! Pacific Northwest Canned Pears are grown by American farmers in Oregon and Washington and packed by local…

Have you heard of jackfruit? This large, tropical fruit is a member of the mulberry family, and is native to South and Southeast Asia. It has a sweet taste tha…

Snacking is all the rage these days! In fact, a recent report shows that Gen Z and millennials are fanatical about snacking – eating 5+ snacks per day![1] Th…

Picking out fruits and vegetables at the grocery store and knowing how to store those items when you get home isn’t a given. While there isn’t an exact sci…

Although small, strawberries are nutritional powerhouses. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals that can aid in disease prevention…

Herbs, spices and citrus to add mouth-watering flavors to fruits and vegetables with the bonus of extra antioxidants! Best of all, you won’t add any extra ca…

One of the biggest benefits of greenhouse produce is the ability to supply fresh delicious produce, all year long! This is due to the produce being grown in a…

Frozen fruits and vegetables can offer many advantages: Nutrition Frozen fruits and vegetables have the same nutritional value as when they were picked at peak…

In December, January and February you can still find plenty of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables. See the list below! And, remember, you can enjoy the taste…

Sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile foods around. They are great for babies and kids, adults, older adults, athletes, etc. Sweet potatoes are nutritio…

Absolutely. The safety of MSG has been confirmed by its use for more than 100 years around the world, along with a substantial body of scientific evidence. Whi…