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Have a Plant: Fruits & Veggies for Better Health
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Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc.

Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. markets its products in North America under the Del Monte® brand (as well as other brands), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 125 years.

Grape Tomatoes

Tomato skins should be bright in color and tight (not wrinkled). Grape tomatoes should also be firm to mostly firm when gently squeezed. The fruit should also…

Celery

Choose straight, rigid celery stalks with fresh leaves.Avoid pithy, woody or limp stalks. Should smell fresh, not musty.   Refrigerate celery in a plasti…
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Carrots

Choose well-shaped, smooth, firm, crisp carrots with deep color and fresh, green tops. Avoid soft, wilted or split carrots. Refrigerate carrots in plastic bag…
Broccoli

Broccoli

Choose odorless broccoli heads with tight, bluish-green florets. Refrigerate broccoli and use within 3-5 days. Low fat; saturated fat free; low sodium; chole…

Watermelon

Choose symmetrical watermelons with dried stems and yellowish undersides, heavy for size. Store whole watermelons at room temperature. Refrigerate cut waterme…
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Pineapple

Choose pineapples with dark green leaves, heavy for size.  Avoid soft or dark spots and dry-looking leaves. Eat as soon as possible. Refrigerate cut pineappl…
Grapes

Grapes

Choose plump, firm grapes that are firmly attached to the stem. Store grapes in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Fat free; saturated fat f…
Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe

Choose fragrant, symmetrical cantaloupes, heavy for size with no visible bruises and yellow or cream undertone. Stem end should give to gentle pressure. Store…
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Banana

Choose bananas with slight green on stem and tip. They should be firm, without bruises. Ripens after harvest. Store unripe bananas at room temperature. Store…
Avocado

Avocado

Choose avocados with firm skin and no soft spots, firm but yielding to gentle pressure when ripe. Store unripe avocados in paper bag at room temperature. Refr…