Doesn't American Produce Taste as Good as Europe's?

In italy, france and other parts of europe, taste reigns supreme. It's the most portant factor in growing and selling produce. Growers in north america have responded to decades of pressure to grow bigger, heavier and uniform fruits and veges. Customers want their produce all year round, even if it's out of season,. And they want to pay minimul price. So there it is, that is why it's the produce in America sometimes slacks.