A hard avocado? A mushy watermelon? That doesn't have to be the case. Here's how to tell when fruit is perfectly ripe and the perfect moment for that first bite has arrived.

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Grapes are among the most popular snacking fruits in the United States — and it's really no wonder. Their sweet, tangy flavor ...

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, the holy trinity of Champagne, are familiar sights in the region’s great cuvées.

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It’s a chemical that contains a hormone which directly impacts plant growth – and which causes fruit to ripen. When exposed, certain fruits like grapes and berries are particularly susceptible ...

Generally speaking, ripe fruit is fragrant, and as emphatically the colour it’s supposed to be as possible. Beyond that, there are techniques and strategies for specific crops.