Welcome!
The Produce Nerd is a celebration of all things related to produce, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers, and all of the hard work that takes place in the produce industry to bring those products to the market. The goal is to keep you interested in learning more about fresh produce, so that you will want to incorporate more into your daily eating habits, regardless of what type of diet you follow.
Who is The Produce Nerd?
Hi, I’m Megan Crivelli and I am a lover of all things produce!
I spent my entire college education and career, thus far, focusing on agriculture and produce. I got my Master’s in Postharvest (which is the study of everything related to what happens to produce after it has been harvested, including pre-harvest conditions that affect produce postharvest), and is what I really enjoy learning about the most, which I’m sure you can tell if you’ve had a quick look around the site! (If you want to know more about my career specifics, you can always check out more and connect with me on LinkedIn.)
I have taken my background knowledge and now spend my time helping produce companies market their produce, show where fresh produce comes from, and share fun and easy produce tips. And, the very best part is that I now have two little sidekicks that like to get in on the action too!
Here is a glimpse into my little family that I mention frequently! This is my husband, Andrew, and our sweet little babies, Anabelle and Noah!
An Overview of What You Will Find on The Produce Nerd
The Produce Nerd blog has been around and active since 2016, so it is highly likely that if you have a produce-related question, you will be able to find it by doing a quick search of the site.
To give you an overview, here are some of the re-occurring favorites:
- Best Reusable Produce Bags
- What Causes Mealiness in Peaches?
- Why is Sulfur Dioxide Applied to Grapes?
- Why Are Mangoes Hot Water Treated?
- How to Wash Fruits & Vegetables
There is also an extensive “behind the scenes” section of the website that shows you straight from the field/facility what happens to your produce during the harvesting/packing/processing processes before it reaches the grocery store.
Product Offerings
If you are interested in diving deeper, the following resources are available to you:
- Grocery Guide – An eGuide that covers 55 crops, with input from 28 crop-specific companies. I refer to this as the grocery guide that you always wished you had, since it gives you very detailed instructions for how to select, store, and prepare 55 of your favorite produce items!
- Shop – A list of products (kitchen, mom, baby, etc.) that I own, use and recommend.
Contact
If you are looking to ask me a produce-related question, reach out for marketing or consulting services, or looking to set up a partnership, you can email me directly at megan@theproducenerd.com. You can also click the button below to subscribe to my newsletter and will be hearing from me soon!