Growing up in the Midwest, I rarely had the opportunity to eat avocados. In fact, one of my friends from Wisconsin once asked me (in a non-sarcastic way I might add), “What do you do with avocados?” To which I responded, “Where do I begin?”

After moving […]

In 2019, 19.6 million jobs were made possible by food-related businesses and agriculture. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), organic acreage more than quadrupled over the past few decades. As customers preferences for healthy foods grown responsibly increases, the organic industry is going to bring with […]

There’s nothing like having a nutrient-rich smoothie to kickstart the morning. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults eat at least 5 servings (around 400 grams) of fruits and vegetables per day and one of the easiest ways to accomplish this nutritional goal is by downing a […]

Hot chocolate has been consumed globally for centuries. The comfort drink became popular worldwide in the 16th century due to global trade, although it was only consumed by wealthier members of society at the time. As a result, the beverage came to be known as the

Bananas are one of the more flexible fruits on the planet. In addition to being eaten raw, bananas are an essential ingredient for cake recipes, smoothies, banana splits, cereals, juices and more. Bananas have also become an important raw trade material for various food and non-food industrial products. In