One of the primary features that distinguish hominids such as chimpanzees, gorillas and humans from the rest of the animal kingdom are uniquely dexterous hands. […]

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During the course of a year, a western gorilla in the Lossi Forest of Northern Congo stuffs its face with a profusion of fruit, including figs, […]

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Long before colonists landed on the shores of New England, Native Americans harvested cranberries from peaty bogs and marshes. Following the Pilgrims reliance on the […]

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Darkly colored, carotene-rich fruits and vegetables -- such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and broccoli -- provide the body with half as much vitamin A as previously thought.

Wastewaters from fruit-packaging plants may contain preservative chemicals. When spread onto fields, these wastewaters affect the way soil microbes cycle nitrogen, new research has found. Although this may impair crop growth, according to the authors, the results could also lead to the development of new substances that reduce nitrate run-off from agricultural land.

Ozone harms pollen viability of tomatoes, leading to reduced fruit weight, size and quality, a recent study has revealed. The researchers suggest the effect of ozone on pollen could be a useful way to rapidly test for pollution-induced stress on crop plants in risk assessments.

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America does not grow enough fruits and vegetables to satisfy USDA recommendations for all citizens. This infograhic makes the argument easy to understand.

A GMO apple won't brown when exposed to oxygen, but apple growers aren't thrilled.

Have you ever tasted jarred baby food? It isn’t that good. So why feed it to your little one?

Researchers genetically engineer glow-in-the-dark sperm in fruit flies and reveal a wealth of information about sexual selection.

Seasonal, local(ish) fruit delivery from small farmers right on your office or home doorstep. Yum.

How to add more of this healthful fruit to your diet.

This incredible fruit boasts a wealth of nutritional benefits. If you've been avoiding them because of the cost, we'll show you why you shouldn't.

It could be that you need some bees, or that the weather hasn't been ideal, or your soil isn't right.

Open up the liquor cabinet, pull out your shaker, and celebrate your hard work with a cocktail.

A study shows that consumption of whole fruits helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes while consumption of fruit juice increased the risk.

Recent research finds that grapefruit juice stems weight loss by 18 percent in mice and may be as effective as diabetes drugs.

Drunken fruit flies may lead the way to a solution for human alcohol addiction.

Don’t throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. The outer skins of fruit and vegetables are filled with flavor and vitamins, and most often have enoug

We may not pay much heed to seeds, but we couldn't have fruit without them. In homage to the mighty angiosperm, test your seed smarts.

Kids are fond of one fruit in particular, but most still aren't eating enough fruit each day.

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.

Blending or juicing fruit makes it much easier for your body to access their carbs and calories, which is the opposite of what most people want from a smoothie.

A nutritional powerhouse, jackfruit can keep you full all day and imitate meat.

Technically, ratatouille made from tomato, eggplant and squash, is just a savory baked fruit salad. Here are seven more fruits masquerading as vegetables.

Passion fruit can be made sweet or savory, used as an ingredient in a dessert or a main dish, and even juiced. Here's how to pick, cut and eat passion fruit.

CRISPR gene editing is allowing scientists to make wild fruits like the ground cherry more agriculturally viable.

Durian is known for its strong odor. Despite being banned in some hotels and subways, lovers of this unusual fruit go to great lengths for a taste.

Despite being ancient, a fruitcake found in the Antarctic from a 1911 expedition looks as fresh and unappetizing as the day it was made.

You can fight obesity, reduce hunger and support your local farmers — all at the same time.

Sometimes cooking (and sometimes raw) is the best way to get the most nutrients from your favorite fruits and vegetables.

Urban foraging is a way to feed your stomach and see your city in a whole new light.

Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.

Save money and reduce waste from your garden by canning fruits and vegetables.

Don't be intimidated by this oft forgotten fragrant fall fruit. We'll show you how to eat quince like a pro.

The insects may have started farming millions of years before humans developed agriculture.

If you're looking to improve your outlook, the produce bin is a good place to start.

If you’re just starting out growing your own fruit and vegetables, congratulations - you’ve made the right decision. Growing your own food is significantly more environmentally friendly than purchasing it. There’s also simply no substitute for sitting down to a home-cooked meal consisting entirely of ingredients you’ve grew yourself.

On Saturday, June 25, starting at 11 AM, Morton Auctioneers will host the LAST auction for summer 2016 of their wide variety of fine art and collectibles.

Zespri Meets Strong Consumer Demand of SunGold Kiwifruit by Moving Towards 12-Month Supply

Reducing food waste incrementally decreases hunger as well as energy and natural resource consumption. Utilizing the company's unique edible films; fruits and vegetables will last longer from farm to fork.

Research suggests that consumers want more quality nutrients in their diets and prefer organic products whenever possible. California based Supplement Brand, Fruitrients, launches new and improved formulas and branding in response

A plant extract combination of fruits, leaves, and roots seems to help relieve hangover symptoms, reveals new research from BMJ.

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A shelf-stable snack product having visibly impactful vegetable inclusions, a composite dough for forming the shelf-stable snack product, and method of manufacture is disclosed herein. The shelf-stable snack product includes masa and a fresh vegetable ingredient, and a final moisture content in the range of about 1.7-2.5 weight percent. Additionally, the shelf-stable snack product has an l-value no less than a corresponding l-value of a plain version of the shelf-stable snack product lacking the vegetable inclusions.

A composition and process for making pet food treats is described herein. Auxiliary ingredients are combined to form a plant mixture. The plant mixture is formed into portions. The portions of plant mixture are positioned on a chew stick that comprises rawhide. The pet treat gives the appearance of a grilled shish kabob, where the plant portions are meant for initial taste, while the chew stick will provide the dog with a longer-lasting chewing portion.

The present specification provides fruit chew dietary supplements comprising proanthocyanidins. Also described are methods for producing the fruit chew supplements.

A decelerator apparatus for mounting at the end of a pneumatic or gravity-fed fruit harvesting or delivery tube. The decelerator comprises a housing with a moving decelerator body aligned with a fruit-receiving inlet connected to the delivery tube. The decelerator body, for example a padded rotating wheel, moves at a speed slower than the speed at which the fruit is delivered into the housing, includes multiple depressions or indentations for receiving and separating fruit, and further defines a compressive deceleration path that moves the fruit in a compressive but protective fit toward a housing exit, releasing the fruit after the fruit has been decelerated to the speed of the moving body.