Innovation is the core of our business, yet can be one of the most challenging aspects as well. I thought a little inspiration would help you get those juices flowing again.

Here are some of the newest fruit and vegetable varieties coming to a store near you:

The pink lemonade blueberry:

http://fruitgrowersnews.com/index.php/magazine/article/new-varieties-diversify-blueberry-offerings

The pineberry and strasberry:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/dining/pineberries-and-strasberries-now-in-markets.html?_r=0

Rosanna Pink Onion:  http://www.rosannaonions.com/

Chillis: Chenzo and Loco

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/8936721/In-pictures-10-of-the-best-new-vegetables-for-2012.html?image=9

Double Gold and Crimson Night raspberries:

http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/April12/Raspberries.html

Japanese Black Trifele Tomato:

http://www.territorialseed.com/product/9925/403

Rainbow colored corn:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/05/new-rainbow-colored-glass-gem-corn/

Cotton Candy Grapes:

http://www.melissas.com/Products/Products/Cotton-Candy-Grapes.aspx

So just when you think it has all been done before, remember: a new idea is on the horizon!