the goods
We’re totally bananas for fruit and vegetables. Here’s where we nerd out about nutrition, spill the latest healthy living secrets and obsess over our favorite flavors.
The health benefits of chocolate
It’s easy to forget that chocolate comes from plants. And since we’re big fans of plants, we’ll go ahead and take this opportunity to brag on behalf of chocolate a little bit. It’s not just tasty - it can be nutritious too!
Did eating berries help improve discomfort for our colleague following oral surgery?
Is this the most zoomed-in, least SEO-friendly blog post in the history of kencko dot com? Perhaps. But we think it’s also a pretty interesting topic!
Our 2024 B Corp update
What is B Corp certification? In B Lab’s own words: “It means that a company has been verified as meeting B Lab’s high standards for social and environmental impact, that it has made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance, and that it is demonstrating accountability and transparency by disclosing this record of performance in a public B Corp profile.
Can music change how we experience food?
It’s said that we eat with our eyes. And most of our taste sensations stem from the sense of smell. But what about sound? Can a perfect playlist actually serve as your fav meal’s secret ingredient?
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
You’ve heard it, read it on billboards, and maybe even said it yourself: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But is it, really?
Breaking the mold: how to keep food fresh and when to give up on it
Here’s what you need to know about how old is too old when it comes to food, and how to keep your food fresher and safer, longer.
kencko’s coming back!
After a devastating factory fire in November, things looked pretty rocky for a while. But thanks to support from our members and the hard work of our team, we’re BACK! Here’s an update on what we’ve been up to.
kencko member spotlight: meet Miguel
Meet Miguel, a writer dedicated to the international (re)discovery of Portuguese food culture. NYT, Bon Appetit etc + Vinyl Hunter + Sake Sommelier www.miguelcrandrade.com
Giving back as a B Corp
We’re always looking for ways to make fruits and vegetables more accessible to more people - and sometimes that’s as simple as giving organic smoothies and gumdrops to those in need.
Gift guide for fruit and veggie lovers who are tired of making a mess and cutting their fingers
Technically you could wrap a banana or head of cabbage up in gift paper, wrap a bow around it, and place it under the tree, but we’ve got some better ideas for fruit- and veggie-based gifts this holiday season!
kencko member spotlight: meet Tommy
An actor, model, singer, runner, and so much more, Tommy has been a kencko member for 15 months. When he’s not performing, he’s an avid runner, and of course, a fruit and veggie aficionado! Get to know Tommy and find out how kencko helps him keep up with his busy schedule.
Follow your gut toward fruit & veggie variety
Loading up your plate with a wide range of plant foods isn’t just a treat for your tastebuds and eyes - your digestive system also loves to experience the rainbow.