U.S. Onion Consumption
Apr 19, 2018
The average American consumes 7.5 pounds of onions per year, as of 2014, according to USDA.
Fun Facts
Pizza and French Fries
Apr 12, 2018
Americans’ consumption of pizza and French fries is partly what makes potatoes and tomatoes the two most popular vegetables in America.
Shake It Up!
Apr 5, 2018
During almond-harvesting season (mid-August through October), mechanical tree “shakers” harvest almonds by vigorously shaking trees and causing almonds to fall to the ground, where they are left to dry for 8-10 days.
Ice Cream and Cow’s Milk
Mar 29, 2018
Americans love ice cream. In fact, 9% of all of the cow’s milk in America is used to make ice cream.
Onion Popularity
Mar 22, 2018
Onions are the third most popular vegetable in the U.S.
U.S. Food Budget
Mar 15, 2018
Americans spend nearly a third of their food purchasing eating out at restaurants and foodservice establishments. In 2014, Americans spent approximately 5.5% of their disposable personal income on food eaten at home and 4.3% of their disposable personal income on food away from home.
Highbush Blueberries
Mar 8, 2018
Most of the blueberries sold in U.S. grocery stores, and the most common type of blueberry cultivated around the world, are Northern highbush blueberries. Highbush blueberries are said to be more resistant to diseases compared to other kinds of blueberries.
Chicken Popularity
Mar 1, 2018
Since 1970, the number of chickens available for each person in the U.S. to eat has more than doubled.
Apricot Origins
Feb 22, 2018
Apricots originated in China more than 4,000 years ago.
New York City, the Big Onion
Feb 15, 2018
According to some, before it became popularly known as “The Big Apple,” New York City was called “The Big Onion.”