A new year brings a new outlook on life in the Upper Midwest, which means a lot of folks are adjusting old habits to celebrate the new. As the old adage goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know that the apples you buy today might actually be part of last year’s crop? Today’s modern cold storage facilities, such as those at Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company, ensure the safe preservation of apples and many other seasonal fruit crops, keeping them just-picked fresh. This helps to retain their vibrant colors and nutritional value from field to market and into your home!
With an abundance of apples available this time of year, you may notice more of them and a greater variety gracing the shelves in your favorite grocery store. Here are a few quick facts about those apples and why cold storage options like those at Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company help keep them crisp well into the new year.
Cold Storage keeps produce fresh and flavorful.
Thanks to modern cold storage solutions, it’s very possible for apples to be stored and distributed even a year after they were first picked. With the correct temperature and proper cold storage conditions, the apples you purchase six months from now will taste just as fresh and delicious as the apples you purchase today!
Refrigerate apples when you get them home from the market.
According to a recent study published in USA Today, apples should remain refrigerated until the time they are eaten. For the consumer, that means putting them in a temperature-controlled space, such as a refrigerator, will give them a longer shelf life.
The once seasonal sensations are now a year-round flavor favorite!
Once enjoyed only in the fall and early winter, long-term storage solutions have made apples a ubiquitous part of the American diet. Thanks to innovations in cold storage and food maintenance in the United States, we’re able to enjoy the tasty and nutritious flavors every season that only apples can provide!
As we enter the new year in the Upper Midwest, make sure that you keep apples in a proper cold storage environment and on the menu throughout the year. The team at Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company is here to help, and we welcome your questions and look forward to working with you and your product. For more information, contact us today at (844)-373-1477, send us an email, or visit our website.