#produce-quality

#produce-quality

I bought Costco's organic Brussels sprouts, and over half of them were eaten by bugs.

Back in college, I worked in the produce department of a local grocery store. I spent a lot of early mornings unloading cases of apples, oranges, and everything else from the back of a semi, then restocking shelves throughout the day. It wasn't glamorous, but it was oddly satisfying. Over time, I developed what felt like a quiet superpower: I could pick fruit with the best of them.

Whole Foods has built its brand on being a destination retailer for organic consumers, and nowhere is that more evident than in its produce section. The store offers an extensive variety of USDA-certified organic produce, in that it's one of the largest organic food retailers in the United States.