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Cooking Vegetables
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)This broad category includes any vegetable typically used in cooking and has some crossover with salad vegetables. It includes artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, sweet corn, eggplant, garlic, greens, etc.
Carrots
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)Carrot varieties differ little in taste or appearance. Baby carrots are not a variety of their own. They are simply large carrots cut down to smaller size. Some specialty varieties exist, such as the maroon carrot.
Broccoli
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)Several varieties of broccoli are available commercially, but there is little noticeable difference for the consumers. Consumers may confuse broccoli with broccolini, so if you carry both, be sure they are clearly labeled.
Peppers, Bell
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)Bell pepper varieties are mainly distinguishable by color. Green peppers are the least sweet of the pepper varieties. Red, orange and yellow peppers have a sweeter, milder taste.
(0 reviews)Since 2009, all fresh produce sold at retail has been required to carry a notice of its country of origin. Here’s a look at the country-of-origin labeling requirements.
Garlic
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)The most noticeable difference in garlic varieties is in size. Elephant garlic is larger, milder garlic that offers a different option for your customers.
Papayas
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)Not all papaya varieties are the same. The most common varieties are Hawaiian kapoho, sunrise and waimanalo. The waimanalo has yellow-orange flesh. Each variety has subtle flavor variations.
Salad Mix
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)Salad mixes come in a plethora of varieties. From Caesar salad to mesclun mix to iceberg-based mixes, consumers can find something to tickle their tastebuds.
Peaches
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)Peaches come in numerous varieties, but most taste the same. The biggest difference for consumers is understanding the difference between the freestone and clingstone fruits. T
Artichokes
Published: 10/12/2012 by The Guide 2012 in Commodity Info
(0 reviews)The size and shape of artichokes varies by season. Make sure your consumers know that artichokes in the fall and winter may have a white to bronze appearance at the ends of their leaves from being touched by frost.