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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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How do you keep your products SO fresh?

Our packaging materials are very technical, modifying the internal atmosphere which allows the unopened produce to remain fresh 14-18 days after packing. 

"best by" date?

4Earth Farms branded products have a packed on date printed on the packaging. Many retailers we pack for have different methodologies including, but not limited to Best By, Use By Date, Julian Calendar Date and some prefer nothing but the lot number.

Can you freeze fresh vegetables?

We have not had much luck freezing fresh vegetables at home.  You are better making a dish with the fresh product and freezing the prepared food in am air-tight container, then freezing.

 

The others are fine.

Are any of your products genetically modified?

No. All of our produce is free from GMOs (genetically modified organisms).

Where is your produce grown?

Our produce is grown in USA, Mexico, and Guatemala. Please visit our Where We Grow & Our Produce section to see where our organic and conventional items are grown.

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Does your packaging contain any bpa, and is it microwave safe?

Our packaging does not contain any BPA.

Is the packaging microwave safe?

Our produce can be safely steamed in the bag in minutes when you heat them in the microwave.

Is your packaging recyclable?

97% of our packaging can be recycled with #2 or #5 plastics, and we are doing everything we can to make it 100% as soon as possible.
Please visit Our Packaging page for more details.

How does micro perforation in the bags and packaging differ from nitrogen gas flush that's used in the packaging of some fresh products like salads?

Micro perforation is the process of placing tiny microscopic holes in the bag. Nitrogen can do the same thing, however, the micro perforation has tested better at diminishing the accumulation of natural gases and keeping the vegetables fresher longer vs. nitrogen.

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Where can we buy your products?

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