Fresh fruits and vegetables have been part of humankind’s diet for millennia. This started with the hunter-gatherers and has progressed through to today where crops are grown and eaten fresh all over the world.
The early 1990s saw a new addition to what was available to consumers in the produce world: fresh-cut produce. For the past 30 years, consumers have had access to packaged precut vegetables of all kinds, leafy greens and fruits in their local markets. These offerings may include but need not be limited to dressings, shredded cheese, various toppings and other offerings that made enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables an easy option for people in a busy world.