Tips

Cold is key.

Fruit in a bowl is lovely to look at. But the truth is that fruit should never be stored at room temperature. It should be refrigerated to maintain its perfect, just-picked quality. In fact, apples last up to 10 times longer when refrigerated. Nothing is more frustrating than paying for produce and then tossing it out because it’s gone bad. So keep it cold and keep it longer.

Wait before washing.

Don’t wash your fruit until you’re about to eat it. Washing strips away some of the skin’s natural protection. Soap is not recommended for washing your fruit, just clean running water. Scrub it with your hands or a soft brush.