In an average year, over 25,000 tons of pears are consumed globally, making them an immensely popular fruit. They can be used in anything from elegant French pastries (Tarte Bourdaloue … Read more

Grapes are a delicious and versatile fruit, with 30% being consumed directly, and the other 70% used to make wine. Originating as a crop around 8,000 years ago, they have … Read more

There are hundreds of varieties of salad greens; from spinach, arugula, and kale, to lettuce and cress. They are high in nutrition, but low in calories. They are also rich … Read more

Cherries originate in Japan and are estimated to have a 2,000-year history. Today, they are farmed in countries all over the world from Turkey to the US. This fruit is … Read more

Bananas are the most-consumed fruit in the US. Furthermore, over 100 billion bananas are consumed every year globally. They are popular because of their nutritional value, versatility in baking, and … Read more

Watermelons contain over 92% water, but the other 8% is all goodness! Watermelons are a popular staple for everything from picnics to DIY punch bowls. Native to South Africa, they … Read more

Clementines have been popular for centuries, contain just 35 calories, are full of vitamin C and antioxidants, and are particularly famous as Christmas stocking-fillers. Sometimes known as mandarin oranges, clementines … Read more

Bell peppers are the fifth most popular vegetable in the US. Interestingly, the nutritional value of this food depends on the color of the pepper – with mature red peppers … Read more

With over 30 million tons of pineapples produced per year on the global market, they are an incredibly popular fruit. They’re nutritious too, as a cancer-fighting fruit loaded with antioxidants … Read more