They were there to ask that the succulent treat become the official Hoosier state fruit.The students’ tiny suits, slacks, skirts and sweaters indicated that they were the official persimmon ...

But if you’re big into food classification, you might be wondering—is a tomato a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Or is it some weird hybrid of the two?The answer is that it depends on who’s asking. In the ...

Every state has a state fruit, but few have such historical depth as the scuppernong. While it's known as the state fruit of North Carolina, it can be found far and wide. WRAL contributor At the ...

These days, most U.S. strawberries are grown in California, but Louisiana strawberries still supply local farmers markets and ...