The term 'produce'  implies that the products are fresh and generally in the same state as and where they were harvested; that is, 'produce' is the main product sold by greengrocers, and are available in farmers' markets and fruit markets in North Palm Springs.

Since many fruits and vegetables are eaten raw, everyone, from farmer to retailer, works diligently to protect these foods from contamination through the various stages of production, manufacturing, processing, handling, transportation, sales and consumption. 

Is Whole Foods the New Franken-Market?

An issue near and dear to most of us in the Green movement, and everyone else who believes that you truly are what you eat, is the safety and quality of our food supply here in the United States.  We’ve already discussed the food processing giants at length; their manipulation of the American palate to boost their corporate bottom lines has..