Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak burst on the scene earlier this month as the new head of Produce for Better Health Foundation with an ambitious goal to double produce consumption.
I’ll grant that all forms may be needed to double consumption, but the inherent benefits and appeal of fresh produce should not be undersold by industry marketers.
Greek philosopher Plato once said, “The beginning is the most important part of any work.” This is true for deep thinking, and it’s equally important for a produce manager.
Before I get to my point, I want to make this clear: I don’t agree with the Environmental Working Group’s “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce,” also known as the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15.”
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Retail dietitians ought to be the biggest advocates for fresh fruits and vegetables, which would lead to growing sales, greater consumption and healthier Americans.
Brexit has become an all-consuming issue for many in the United Kingdom. Hardly a day goes past without some new angle or discussion in the media and political world about what sort of Brexit we might be heading for.
Pizza delivery has been common for decades, but today pizza is peanuts compared to the countless options available via third-party delivery apps like UberEATS, DoorDash and Postmates.
This National Agriculture Day, March 20, we honor those who work tirelessly to put the nation’s most popular U.S.-grown fruit into the hands of our families and friends.
