Shoppers expect fresh produce to last at least a week in the refrigerator. During certain times of the year, that expectation fails. You buy a bag of fresh spinach, and it turns to mush in 2 days. You blame the supermarket, but the real issue started weeks ago in the agricultural fields. The spring weather brings heavy rainfall to major farming regions. This excess water fundamentally changes the biological structure of the plants before they are even harvested. Here is a look at the rainy season impact and why fresh greens may spoil faster this week.
