A Pear-fect Blend of Flavor and Health
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian *sponsored by USA Pears Updated December 5, 2024 The United States is the largest exporter of fresh pears, averaging 244.3-million pounds between 2021 and 2022. Exports of prepared/preserved pears (ie. frozen, jam, pie, etc.) accounted for only 6.2-million that same period.(1) A […]
Canned Tomatoes and Beyond
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated September 2, 2024 Tomatoes are a native crop to South America; during the Spanish colonization of the Americas the Spaniards brought with them tomatoes for trade. Tomatoes were not available for commercial production in the United States until the mid-1800s.(1) Behind potatoes, tomatoes are […]
