Fresh-cut fruit and outstanding customer service have made a winning combo for an IGA store here that has seen sales grow significantly each year. This small store, the Red Bud IGA, situated in a ...

To extend the longevity of your tomatoes, she recommends storing them on the counter with the stem side facing up. The end with the stem (also called the “crown”) is more delicate. If you ...

Improved packaging and the growth of the fresh-cut category were two key factors that helped reduce spoilage and food loss of fruit in supermarkets during 2005 and 2006, according to a study ...

Wash and scrub all produce before you cook them.” Grab a separate and clean cutting board for ready-to-eat produce (like apples you snack on) to prevent cross-contamination.

As with sliced and diced fruits, you’ll need to eat cut vegetables within a few days. And cooked veggies will keep in the fridge for about three to four days.