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White button mushrooms are probably the most common type of mushrooms found in Ontario markets and likely the most used in your kitchen. The fact that they’re called “white button” mushrooms can be a bit deceiving, however, because they can actually range in colour from white to cream and even brown, [...]
Cantaloupes, honeydew melons and watermelons. They all belong to the same melon family, yet each has its own distinct flavour – and colour!
Grown right here in Ontario and imported from countries with warmer climates during the winter months, melons make a great snack or addition to a meal.
Melons are [...]
Perhaps best known for their use in wine, grapes are a versatile fruit that also make great jam, raisins, juice and can always be enjoyed just on their own.
Available in red or green, seed and seedless varieties, the selection of grapes we carry at Weston Produce depends [...]
Did you know that bananas were the first fruit to be cultivated by man, and continue to be among the most popular fruits consumed today? Bananas, sold in clusters referred to as “hands” here at Weston Produce can also be purchased individually as “fingers.” The soft and sweet yellow bananas we [...]
Asparagus is a delicious tasting vegetable that’s low on calories, fat and cholesterol free, a great source of folacine and a good source of protein, making it the perfect addition to any meal and a great staple in a healthy diet.
When selecting asparagus look for bright green stalks with tightly [...]
Apple season is just around the corner, making now the perfect time to prepare yourself for the wonderful bounty that’s on its way.
Here in Ontario apples grow in abundance at a variety of orchards. At Weston Produce, we’re happy to stock our shelves with local varieties to [...]
Belonging to the haricot family, green and yellow beans have been a great source of food for humans since prehistoric times. It’s said that Christopher Columbus first discovered beans growing in Cuba and 15 years later Jacques Cartier found them near the mouth of the [...]
There’s nothing more welcoming in a home than fresh cut flowers. In an entranceway, on a dining room table or on the back of a piano, bringing some of the outdoors in brightens up a room and provides lovely fresh fragrance that can be enjoyed for days.
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At Weston Produce, the daily trek to the Ontario Food Terminal in Etobicoke is a tradition that started with our owner Tony Fuda’s father back when Tony was a little boy. Each morning the Fuda’s would get up early to head to the Food Terminal to pick the freshest produce [...]
Each year Canadians consume approximately 52 billion servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s a lot of produce!
Not only are many fruits and veggies easy to eat on the go, but eating a variety of different fruits and vegetables of different colours gives your body a great array of [...]
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