California Pear Season Is Here — So Why Are Imports Still Here?

California Pear Season Is Here — So Why Are Imports Still Here?

Dan doesn't usually replay past episodes, but this is one that deserves another look. While Dan is on the road this week, he's bringing back an important conversation with Chris Zanobini of the California Pear Advisory Board, originally recorded this past April. Now that California pear season is in full swing and the challenges discussed in this interview still persist, we felt it was important to bring this conversation back to the forefront and raise even more awareness. This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays... Dan is joined by Chris Zanobini from the California Pear Advisory Board. They're digging into what's really going on with imported pears flooding the market just as California pears, especially Bartletts, are coming into season. The discussion also explores the use of 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene), a postharvest treatment used on some imported pears to slow ripening and extend storage life. In contrast, California pear growers have chosen not to use 1-MCP, believing consumers deserve the naturally ripened, sweet, juicy eating experience California Bartlett pears are known for. You'll hear what this means for California growers, what you're seeing at retail, and why it matters more than most people realize. They also discuss how the produce industry, retailers, and consumers can all be part of the solution. Fresh From The Field Fridays is brought to you by The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media. Check out aglifemedia.com today.

The King of Pluots, Brandywine Tomatoes, and More 4th of July Favorites

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man brings you four groovy goodies for your 4th of July weekend. No watermelons. No corn. Just four fantastic summertime favorites. We're talking legendary Brandywine heirloom tomatoes and why they're considered by many to be the best tasting tomato ever grown. Then it's the king of pluots. Which one is it? You'll have to stick around and find out. We'll also sink our teeth into sweet, juicy orange flesh honeydews and finish up with California potatoes, just in time for your holiday barbecue. It's all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by the Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Check out aglifemedia.com today.

Summer Produce Spotlight: Suncrest Peaches, Mini Midnight Watermelons & More

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian takes you through some of the best fresh produce in season. This week's lineup includes Mini Midnight watermelons, legendary Suncrest peaches, sweet and flavorful Peach Pie donut peaches, Sun Gold tomatoes, Italian sweet Marconi peppers, plus a quick produce tidbit on Chipperbec potatoes. Whether you're shopping at your local grocery store or farmers market, you'll get tips on what to look for, how to pick the best produce, and why these seasonal favorites deserve a spot on your table. It's all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Be sure to visit AgLifeMedia.com today.

From Yumi Watermelon to Stockton Sweet Reds: Fresh Picks of the Week

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man is serving up a table full of summer flavor! From Yumi watermelon and Adriatic figs to Northwest cherries, Stockton sweet red onions, serpent cucumbers, fresh-picked berries, rhubarb, butter lettuce, domestic shiitake mushrooms, juicy plums, and expert tips on choosing the perfect peach—it's all here. Brought to you by the Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Visit aglifemedia.com today.

Tuscan Cantaloupes, Royal Blenheims and the Great Apricot Debate

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man brings another helping of produce knowledge, seasonal insights, and practical tips you can use the next time you shop. On the produce table are Dulcinea Tuscan cantaloupes and one of the great fruit debates: What's the difference between Royal apricots, Blenheim apricots, and Royal Blenheim apricots? Are they one and the same, or are they different varieties? Dan explains the history behind these legendary apricots and clears up the confusion. You'll also learn how to improve your chances of choosing an avocado with a smaller pit, why some stone fruit develop split pits, and why nutrient-rich sunflower sprouts deserve a place in your diet. It's another fun and informative episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Learn more at aglifemedia.com.