Locally grown versus commercially grown spinach; China leads in salt intake

Evaluating locally and commercially grown spinach

Consumer demand for locally grown fresh produce is increasing in the United States, with high tunnel systems being successfully used by small acreage growers for local production. Although a common perception exists among consumers that locally grown produce tastes better than nonlocal, there is little evidence to support the claim.

A study in the Journal of Food Science explored consumer acceptability of and the sensory characteristics/differences…