An Update on Apeel

by the Editorial Team

After an article in the summer 2024 edition of the Coop Scoop examined issues around Apeel spray, our Produce Manager, Brendan Kelly, wishes to offer these assurances:

“We have been fielding a great many questions regarding the use of Apeel and I've been following up with relevant vendors and growers. I can confidently state no produce at Honest Weight is currently treated with Apeel's Edipeel or Organipeel coatings.”

Kelly has received written statements from our two largest vendors—Four Seasons Produce and UNFI—to the effect that both require all produce to be Apeel-free. Additionally, Kelly says, “I can further assure you no local growers are applying Apeel to their produce.”

We hope this puts you at ease about buying produce at Honest Weight—our apologies to any readers who may have felt concerned.

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