- 1. Produce for Better Health Foundation – consumer site
- http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
The Produce for Better Health Foundation’s consumer program, Fruits & Veggies More Matters™, encourages good health and eating through meal solutions and tips suitable for busy people.
- 2. Produce Marketing Association
- http://www.pma.com/
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is one of the leading global trade associations for the fresh fruits, vegetables and floral industry.
- 3. Organic Trade Association
- http://www.ota.com/
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) supports businesses involved in organic trade within North America. The OTA's mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy.
- 4. United Fresh Produce Association
- http://www.unitedfresh.org/
United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) is the industry's leading trade association committed to driving the growth and success of produce companies and their partners.
- 5. American Cancer Society
- http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/ PED_3_2X_Hints_for_Eating_Smart_with_Fruits_and_Vegetables.asp
The American Cancer Society (ACS) encourages people to eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables each day to prevent cancer.
- 6. American Diabetes Association
- http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. This site promotes healthy eating as an important factor in preventing diabetes.
- 7. American Heart Association
- http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4774
The American Heart Association’s mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The link provides shopping and preparation tips and related links about health and nutrition that are useful to consumers.
- 8. Florida Department of Agriculture
- http://www.florida-agriculture.com/tropical/index.htm
The link features various tropical fruits and information about each commodity.
In addition, the “consumers” section of www.florida-agriculture.com provides general information about Florida agriculture, varieties and availability of Florida agricultural products, recipes, fairs and expositions, U-pick farms, community farmers' markets, food safety tips, and other information of interest to consumers.
- 9. National Cancer Institute
- http://progressreport.cancer.gov/ doc_detail.asp?pid=1&did=2005&chid=21&coid=207&mid=
Access the link to find fruit and vegetable consumption statistics from the 2005 Update of The Cancer Trends Progress Report published by National Cancer Institute.
- 10. USDA MyPyramid
- http://mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html
The MyPyramid portion of the USDA site offers the ability to customize a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you.
- 11. USDA National Organic Program
- http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/Consumers/Consumerhome.html
Everything consumers need to know about organics.
- 12. USDA Nutrient Database
- http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
Use the online Nutrient Data Laboratory to access nutrient data for your favorite foods.
- 13. Food Reference: History, Festivals, Cooking Schools, Recipes
- http://www.foodreference.com
Food articles & trivia, recipes, quotes, events, cooking schools & tours, food art, cookbook reviews, humor & poetry, crosswords.
- 14. Countryside Connection - An Extended Rural Networking Community
- http://www.countrysideconnection.com
Our featured members include farm & artisan producers, accommodation offerings, restaurants, artists and many others throughout England and New England.
- 15. Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
- http://www.wisconsinpotatoes.com
Recipes, information about Wisconsin potatoes, recipes and teacher aids.
- 16. Frieda's Inc.
- http://www.friedas.com
The site contains Information about hundreds of exotic and other specialty fruits and vegetables.
- 17. Idaho Potato Commission
- http://www.idahopotato.com
Find information on idaho potatoes, including history, facts, recipes, cooking tips and a children's page.
- 18. California Strawberry Commission
- http://www.calstrawberry.com
Strawberry information including health and nutrition facts, recipes, teaching aids and strawberry production information.
- 19. Keystone Fruit Marketing
- http://www.keystonefruit.com
Find information on onions, peaches and apples. Recipes and handling information are also available.
- 20. National Watermelon Promotion Board
- http://www.watermelon.org
Your one-stop source for recipes, information and fun all about watermelon.
- 21. Paramount Farms
- http://www.paramountfarms.com
Paramount Farms is the largest grower and processor of almonds and pistachios in the world. Site includes information on health and nutrition benefits and consumer products.
- 22. Vidalia Onion Committee
- http://www.vidaliaonion.org
VidaliaOnion.org official site of America's Favorite Sweet Onion, information about the Original Sweet Onion.
- 23. Zone Diet
- http://www.nutrifitonline.com/
We offer specialized meal plans for the Zone Diet as well as many other popular diets. Have these specially created meals delivered to you, for your convenience.
- 24. Produce Merchandising
- http://www.producemerchandising.com/
Produce Merchandising is the industry's only magazine for produce retailers.