When it comes to getting fresh fruits and vegetables on our plates every day, we often think of farmers’ markets or grocery stores. However, there is a crucial component to the food supply chain that often goes unnoticed: the produce wholesaler. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at what produce wholesalers do and…
When we discuss fruits and their shelf life, two terms always come up: Climacteric and non-climacteric fruit. Understanding these two categories and the differences between them can save you money and time, as you can determine how long the fruit can last and how it’s meant to be ripened. What Is Climacteric Fruit? Simply put,…
Whether it’s a fruit salad or the lettuce in their hamburger, people rarely stop to think about the long chain of work necessary to put fruits and vegetables on their table. This crucial process that many take for granted is made possible in large part thanks to wholesale produce. What Is Wholesale Produce, Exactly? Wholesale…
Who doesn’t love to take a stroll down the produce aisle at the grocery store or visit a produce farm? When you think about it, the term produce is everywhere and we come across it every day. But what does it mean, exactly? Is it synonymous with vegetables or does it include fruits as well?…
