California
Navel Oranges
Navels are grown primarily for fresh eating, not for juice, and are considered by many to be the best hand eaten orange in the world. Navels have a meaty flesh, easy to peel rind and no seeds.

Storage and Handling:
Store navel oranges in the refrigerator for up to one month or at room temperature for a couple of days.

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Florida and Mexico
Green Bell Peppers
Because they are considered "unripe", green peppers are less sweet than red, yellow and orange peppers, but have a very similar taste.

Storage and Handling:
Store green peppers unwashed in the vegetable drawer for one week. Green peppers can also be frozen whole.

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Florida
Red Grapefruit
Most commonly used in fresh juice and cocktail products, red grapefruits are unbelievably sweet, thin skinned and have a beautiful deep pink appearance inside.

Storage and Handling:
Store red grapefruit at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to eight weeks.

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Florida
Grape Tomatoes
Relatively new, grape tomatoes were introduced to the U.S. market in 1997 and are the size and flavor of a cherry tomato with the oblong shape of a plum tomato.

Storage and Handling:
Handle tomatoes carefully since they bruise easily. Ripen and store tomatoes at room temperature. Once ripe, use immediately or refrigerate for up to two or three days for optimum flavor.

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California
Cara Cara Oranges
Also known as red navel oranges, Cara Cara's have a sweet taste with a hint of cherry. They are very juicy and best eaten fresh.

Storage and Handling:
Store Cara Cara oranges at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

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