Selling ‘ugly produce’ is proving to be fruitful

Apr 22, 2019

Selling ‘ugly produce’ is proving to be fruitful

Marketing "ugly produce" has proved fruitful for some entrepreneurs. moisseyev/iStock/Getty Images Plus

U.S. consumers are footing some of the costs of the U.S.-China tariff beef. On Earth Day, we take a look at the program behind that ubiquitous Energy Star stickers. Plus, "ugly" or "imperfect produce" is popular, but are the environmental benefits overstated?

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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