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Sweet Peppers

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 15, 2019 | How To Prepare, How To Select & Store, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Greenhouse Peppers Peppers have a lot going for them. Loaded with vitamins A and C, potassium, fibre and folic acid, they’re also low in calories but big on flavour and come in a variety of colours, including: green, yellow, orange, ...

Grapes

by Produce Made Simple | Mar 3, 2019 | How To Select & Store, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Grapes Botanically a berry, there are thousands of varieties of grapes grown in countries around the world, and popular producers include Chile, Italy and the United States. Depending on the variety, grapes can be purple, red, black, ...

Strawberries

by Produce Made Simple | Mar 3, 2019 | Produce 101, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Strawberries Once upon a time, shoppers in Ontario were only able to delight in fresh strawberries for a few short weeks in early summer. However, now “Everbearing” strawberry plants produce fruit throughout an entire growing season – ...

Apples

by Produce Made Simple | Jan 2, 2019 | Produce 101, What's New

Everything You Need To Know About Apples Nothing says fall in Canada like hot apple cider, fresh baked apple pie, or packing your child’s lunch with a shiny apple for snack time. Apples are prized for their aroma, flavour and health benefits, and there’s a variety to ...

Cranberries

by Produce Made Simple | Dec 17, 2018 | Produce 101, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Cranberries Cranberries are in season in the fall, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them all year round. In other words, don’t keep cranberries in the holiday shoebox! These tart and tasty berries add a burst of flavour and ...

Brussels Sprouts

by Produce Made Simple | Dec 10, 2018 | Produce 101, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts look like mini cabbages and are a part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes kale, cauliflower, broccoli, and bok choy. Brussels sprouts grow in rows on long, thick stalks. ...