Fruits and vegetables are essential to one’s health. However, purchasing and consuming the cleanest and freshest veggies and fruits is essential. Produce growers and regulatory authorities must be on top of food safety ranging from the growing and harvesting phases to processing and the point of sale. As a retailer, selling produce that is of the highest quality and fresh is essential, but offering a safe product is even more important. This is where the use of a scientifically backed antimicrobial fruit and vegetable wash comes into play. Taking the time to appropriately clean and prep veggies, fruits and flowers can enhance their shelf life, minimize bacteria and slow down shrinkage. Here’s what to look for in these products. Research the Antimicrobial Qualities of Products Many produce washes are labeled as antimicrobial solutions, but they don’t all eradicate the same food and floral borne issues. Some common pathogens are a must to look for in products, and ideally, they w...
