A Sweet, Summer Refreshment
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian In 2023 the National Watermelon Board published a survey of 805 respondents on their watermelon purchasing habits. Their findings include – (1) 47% reported they purchased watermelon in the past 6 months 53% of consumers searched for health benefits of watermelon 53% would […]
Crispy, Refreshing, Nourishing Cucumbers
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD Updated May 30, 2024 In a consumer survey published by the International Fresh Produce Association in 2022 -(1) 50% of consumers purchases cucumbers the past year 73% prefer to eat cucumbers with a salad Persons ages 50 to 49-years are the largest purchasing group of cucumbers The […]