Wax on, wax off. Wax on again. You may have noticed that when you run a knife over a store-bought apple, wax scrapes off — ...

In this guide, we'll walk through common mistakes people make when selecting fruit so you can shop confidently for juicy produce you will enjoy.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has with more than 20 years of experience cooking ...

“If I scrape the skin, you’ll see that a bunch of wax comes off,” Thornton said of the processed fruit. “This may shock you guys that there is wax on store-bought apples,” she added.

Moderately sized, regional grocery chains have the dexterity to market small volumes of new fruit. Yoke’s Fresh Market can ...

The fruit wasn’t an economic driver like apples are in, say, Wenatchee, Wash., home of the Apple Blossom Festival. But Mitchell expats will travel hours for a piece of persimmon pudding.

First, it’s productive—a mature tree can yield up to 40 pounds of fruit in a good year. It’s self-fertile, drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and impervious to most pests. Unlike many fruit trees, ...

From refrigerators to fruit bowls, the method used to store apples can greatly impact how long they remain safe to eat. “To keep your apples in prime condition, pack them in a dry, aerated ...

Fruit flies can be a huge pain, but there are ways to fight back naturally. Review these 12 solutions (many don't involve apple cider vinegar).