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title: "Institute Feature: Value-added Fruits & Vegetables"
description: Learn about the benefits and handling of value-added fruits and vegetables in this comprehensive 14-minute course from the Retail Learning Institute.
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# [Institute Feature: Value-added Fruits & Vegetables](https://www.iga.com/insights/institute-feature-value-added-fruits-vegetables)

 Written by [IGA News](https://www.iga.com/insights/author/iga-news) | Feb 18, 2026 10:42:42 PM

A major part of a produce clerk's job is understanding the products within the department. Value-added refers to transforming raw products to boost consumer appeal and convenience by processing them — such as slicing, dicing, or chopping — and packaging them in suitable containers. Familiarity with the flavor profiles, uses, and main traits of different value-added fruits and vegetables will help produce clerks educate customers, introduce new options, assess quality, and apply proper storage and handling methods.

The 14-minute [Value-added Fruits and Vegetables course](https://www.retaillearning.net/en/faq-items/value-added-fruits-and-vegetables/) from the Retail Learning Institute has the following objectives:

- Become familiar with the top selling varieties of both conventional and organic value-added fruits and vegetables
- Learn the appearance, seasonal availability, taste profile and uses of value-added fruits and vegetables
- Understand proper storage and handling of value-added fruits and vegetables as well as quality standards

<https://www.retaillearning.net/en/faq-items/value-added-fruits-and-vegetables/>[Access the course here](https://www.retaillearning.net/en/faq-items/value-added-fruits-and-vegetables/).

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