Every fruit and vegetable has its own special time of year when each bite is simply sweeter, juicier, tastier - that's when you know it's At Season's Peak. And that's when Publix partners with the most reputable, close-to-home growers in order to deliver it to you at its absolute height of freshness and flavor.

Publix Florida strawberries come from Central Florida. There the subtropical temperatures and unique soil qualities create the perfect conditions for producing sweet, plump strawberries during wintertime. In fact, Plant City, Florida, is commonly known as the winter strawberry capital of the world.

For a sweet, bite-sized snack or dessert, strawberries sure pack a healthy punch. Just eight medium-sized berries (one serving) deliver 140% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. Plus, they're high in folate.

Of course, it's also nice to know there are certain things strawberries don't contain, like cholesterol, sodium or fat (less than 0.5 grams of fat per 140-gram serving).

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• Sicilian Steaks and Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad
• Southwestern Frittata and Fresh Fruit With Citrus Cream
• Chicken Ravioli Florentine With Lime-Kissed Fruit
• Shrimp and Crab Gratin With Strawberry Angel Trifles