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  • Celebrating 20 Years of Fresh

    Age ain’t nothing but a number, but the numbers add up to something great! It's our 20th birthday and this is what the stats say about two decades of delivering the freshest … Continue Reading…

    Celebrating 20 Years of Fresh
  • Crazy For Kabobs: Tips For Grilling

    The sun is shining, the days are longer, and it seems everywhere you turn barbecue smoke fills the air. This can only mean one thing: grilling season is here and it's time to oil … Continue Reading…

    Crazy For Kabobs: Tips For Grilling
  • FreshDirect Bag Donation Program

    FreshDirect has launched a program to connect our customers with local community organizations that have a need for reusable bags. You are welcome to donate your used bags to … Continue Reading…

    FreshDirect Bag Donation Program
  • FreshDirect Anniversary Sweepstakes

    It's our 20th anniversary at FreshDirect! This summer, we're celebrating our teams, our communities, and the people we serve. In addition to special savings and giveaways starting … Continue Reading…

    FreshDirect Anniversary Sweepstakes
  • Celebrate Summer With Stone Fruit

    Stone fruit is the epitome of summer—we love how the juice runs out with every bite. The category includes all fruits that have a hardy endocarp shell on the inside that encases … Continue Reading…

    Celebrate Summer With Stone Fruit
  • How to Make A Great Ice Cream Sandwich

    This summer is going to be a scorcher, so you'll wanna have some cool defenses to help you beat the heat. We always go for something edible, of course, and it's not sucking on ice … Continue Reading…

    How to Make A Great Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Love Local: Long Island Partners On FreshDirect

    It's no secret that Long Island is a food-lover's paradise, home to farms, fisheries, and artisan goods makers in numbers dizzying for such a narrow stretch of land. Small … Continue Reading…

    Love Local: Long Island Partners On FreshDirect
  • How To Make A Mezze Platter

    Even if you've never heard the word mezze before, you probably already love mezze foods: Stuffed grape leaves! Olives! Pita bread! Hummus! Lots and lots of hummus. Mezze is an … Continue Reading…

    How To Make A Mezze Platter
  • Our Best Grilling Recipes For Summer

    It's time to strike a fire and oil up the grates: grilling season is here! Get started with our best cookout recipes. Whether you're looking to master grilled seafood, need a bit … Continue Reading…

    Our Best Grilling Recipes For Summer
  • How To Make A Grain Bowl

    There's just something about eating a meal out of a favorite bowl. The way you can cradle it in your hand while digging up a big, hearty scoop. How its shape lends itself to … Continue Reading…

    How To Make A Grain Bowl
  • Vegetarian Orange “Chicken” With Fried Rice Recipe

    There are lots of well-loved Chinese dishes that put the meat front and center. So if you don't eat chicken, pork, or beef, it's understandable if you feel like you're missing out. … Continue Reading…

    Vegetarian Orange “Chicken”  With Fried Rice Recipe
  • Hot Honey Shrimp & Grits Recipe

    Shrimp and grits is Southern cooking at its finest. Between the buttery richness of the cornmeal base and the tender bite of succulent shrimp, this classic dish is instantly … Continue Reading…

    Hot Honey Shrimp & Grits Recipe
  • Slow-Cooker Chicken Ramen Recipe

    With ramen, you can slurp to your heart's content. The Japanese dish was made for going all-in on the noodles, lapping up the broth, and letting all that steaminess rise up in a … Continue Reading…

    Slow-Cooker Chicken Ramen Recipe
  • Our Favorite Easy Dinner Recipes

    Everyone needs a few go-to weeknight dinner recipes in their back pocket. The ones that you can put together with minimal effort in very little time. We've collected some of our … Continue Reading…

    Our Favorite Easy Dinner Recipes
  • Classic Hummus Recipe with Canned Chickpeas

    Hi everyone, it’s Emerald, FreshDirect's food stylist. Today, I’ve got a hummus recipe for you from my Brooklyn kitchen. We’re going to make it using canned chickpeas and a few … Continue Reading…

    Classic Hummus Recipe with Canned Chickpeas
  • Donate to New York Common Pantry & Help Fight Hunger

    FreshDirect is proud to announce a new charitable partnership with New York Common Pantry (NYCP). We encourage you to join us in addressing food insecurity by contributing to an … Continue Reading…

    Donate to New York Common Pantry & Help Fight Hunger
  • A Hot Dog Recipe Inspired by the Middle East

    It’s not hard to jazz up hot dogs. For this recipe, we're reaching into the Middle Eastern pantry to make familiar franks even more exciting. With Labor Day coming up, … Continue Reading…

    A Hot Dog Recipe Inspired by the Middle East
  • Pan Seared Salmon with Peach Basil Salsa

    Fire up your cast iron pan (or grill) to make this simple Pan Seared Salmon dressed up with a fruity salsa topping with a sweet and spicy flavor kick! … Continue Reading…

    Pan Seared Salmon with Peach Basil Salsa
  • Mango Madness! The Mango Varieties You’ve Got To Try

    Mangoes come in a variety of shapes and colors, from the popular green-red Tommy Atkins to golden Champagne mangoes with a lusciousness worthy of their name. No matter which one … Continue Reading…

    Mango Madness! The Mango Varieties You’ve Got To Try

Celebrating 20 Years of Fresh

Age ain’t nothing but a number, but the numbers add up to something great! It’s our 20th birthday and this is what the stats say about two decades of delivering the freshest groceries. 12,577,342 Citrus fruits sold in Brooklyn. When life hands foodies lemons, they ask for more. 2,300,657 Canned goods bought in Queens. That’s […]

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Crazy For Kabobs: Tips For Grilling

The sun is shining, the days are longer, and it seems everywhere you turn barbecue smoke fills the air. This can only mean one thing: grilling season is here and it’s time to oil up the grates. Today, we’re going to talk about one of the best things you can cook outdoors: kabobs, in every […]

FreshDirect Bag Donation Program

FreshDirect has launched a program to connect our customers with local community organizations that have a need for reusable bags. You are welcome to donate your used bags to one of our partner organizations. Please be sure that your bags are: Clean In good condition Free from labels bearing your personal information. Participating Organizations You […]

FreshDirect Anniversary Sweepstakes

It’s our 20th anniversary at FreshDirect! This summer, we’re celebrating our teams, our communities, and the people we serve. In addition to special savings and giveaways starting June 22, one lucky FreshDirect customer will win free groceries for a year (up to $10,000) in our Anniversary Sweepstakes! From June 22 to July 11, you will […]

Celebrate Summer With Stone Fruit

Stone fruit is the epitome of summer—we love how the juice runs out with every bite. The category includes all fruits that have a hardy endocarp shell on the inside that encases its seed: think peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, and cherries. We’re here to share the best of the season with you, and let you […]

How to Make A Great Ice Cream Sandwich

This summer is going to be a scorcher, so you’ll wanna have some cool defenses to help you beat the heat. We always go for something edible, of course, and it’s not sucking on ice cubes or getting cozy with a bag of frozen peas. We’re talking ice cream, specifically ice cream sandwiches that deliver […]

Love Local: Long Island Partners On FreshDirect

It’s no secret that Long Island is a food-lover’s paradise, home to farms, fisheries, and artisan goods makers in numbers dizzying for such a narrow stretch of land. Small businesses reign here, and at FreshDirect, we’ve cultivated personal relationships with many local producers who bring us their very best.

How To Make A Mezze Platter

Even if you’ve never heard the word mezze before, you probably already love mezze foods: Stuffed grape leaves! Olives! Pita bread! Hummus! Lots and lots of hummus. Mezze is an assortment of snacking foods enjoyed in countries around the eastern Mediterranean. A typical platter will feature a mix of fresh and pickled veggies, dips and […]

Our Best Grilling Recipes For Summer

It’s time to strike a fire and oil up the grates: grilling season is here! Get started with our best cookout recipes. Whether you’re looking to master grilled seafood, need a bit of vegetarian inspiration, or just want to know how to make the perfect burger, we’ve got you covered. Our Best Grilling Recipes Meat […]

How To Make A Grain Bowl

There’s just something about eating a meal out of a favorite bowl. The way you can cradle it in your hand while digging up a big, hearty scoop. How its shape lends itself to layering ingredients, creating pockets of flavors waiting to be discovered. And while you might normally get your bowl fix from that […]

Vegetarian Orange “Chicken” With Fried Rice Recipe

There are lots of well-loved Chinese dishes that put the meat front and center. So if you don’t eat chicken, pork, or beef, it’s understandable if you feel like you’re missing out. Luckily, our friends at So Yummy have a hack that makes it possible for everyone to get in on the action. Their riff […]

Hot Honey Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Shrimp and grits is Southern cooking at its finest. Between the buttery richness of the cornmeal base and the tender bite of succulent shrimp, this classic dish is instantly comforting, regardless of whether you grew up eating it or are trying it for the first time. Recreating it at home, however, can me understandably daunting—grits […]

Slow-Cooker Chicken Ramen Recipe

With ramen, you can slurp to your heart’s content. The Japanese dish was made for going all-in on the noodles, lapping up the broth, and letting all that steaminess rise up in a soul-soothing gust. For most, real-deal ramen is an every-now-and-then sort of thing that you’d go out to a restaurant for. But with […]

Our Favorite Easy Dinner Recipes

Everyone needs a few go-to weeknight dinner recipes in their back pocket. The ones that you can put together with minimal effort in very little time. We’ve collected some of our favorites in the list below. When you’re short on meal inspiration, give one of these dishes a try. You might just find a new […]

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Classic Hummus Recipe with Canned Chickpeas

Hi everyone, it’s Emerald, FreshDirect’s food stylist. Today, I’ve got a hummus recipe for you from my Brooklyn kitchen. We’re going to make it using canned chickpeas and a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It’s really easy and it makes a great, healthy snack. Check it out below!

New York Common Pantry FreshDirect Partnership

Donate to New York Common Pantry & Help Fight Hunger

FreshDirect is proud to announce a new charitable partnership with New York Common Pantry (NYCP). We encourage you to join us in addressing food insecurity by contributing to an organization that is at the forefront of ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to quality food and services. To help, you can select a donation in […]

A Hot Dog Recipe Inspired by the Middle East

It’s not hard to jazz up hot dogs. For this recipe, we’re reaching into the Middle Eastern pantry to make familiar franks even more exciting. With Labor Day coming up, there couldn’t be a better time to try this one out!

Pan Seared Salmon with Peach Basil Salsa

Fire up your cast iron pan (or grill) to make this simple Pan Seared Salmon dressed up with a fruity salsa topping with a sweet and spicy flavor kick!

Mango Madness! The Mango Varieties You’ve Got To Try

Mangoes come in a variety of shapes and colors, from the popular green-red Tommy Atkins to golden Champagne mangoes with a lusciousness worthy of their name. No matter which one you choose, it’ll be a good one right now during peak mango season, when the tropical fruit is at its sweetest and juiciest. We’re truly […]

FreshDirect AAPI Heritage Month Products

Celebrating AAPI-Led Brands On FreshDirect

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re putting the spotlight on the AAPI-owned and operated food brands that we partner with. We’re proud to carry a wide range of one-of-a-kind items from AAPI creators who innovate, delight, and make our culinary landscape so much richer.

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Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
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Two decades later and our produce is still as fresh as ever. As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, swipe through to see just how we've managed to provide our customers with the freshest deliveries for 20 years straight.
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If you've ever wanted to enjoy the goodness of @robertaspizza Famous Original pizza from the comfort of your couch, you are in luck: we will be exclusively carrying Roberta's Famous Original pizza (made with tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano, caciocavallo, oregano, and chili). 🍕🍕
If you've ever wanted to enjoy the goodness of @robertaspizza Famous Original pizza from the comfort of your couch, you are in luck: we will be exclusively carrying Roberta's Famous Original pizza (made with tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano, caciocavallo, oregano, and chili). 🍕🍕
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If you've ever wanted to enjoy the goodness of @robertaspizza Famous Original pizza from the comfort of your couch, you are in luck: we will be exclusively carrying Roberta's Famous Original pizza (made with tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano, caciocavallo, oregano, and chili). 🍕🍕
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Potable and portable, boxed wines make a perfect compliment for long weekends, camping trips, and picnics in the park. Choose a boxed wine that's as unique as your event, everything from color (white, rose, red, orange) to size (1L, 1.5L, and 3L). Cheers!
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Potable and portable, boxed wines make a perfect compliment for long weekends, camping trips, and picnics in the park. Choose a boxed wine that's as unique as your event, everything from color (white, rose, red, orange) to size (1L, 1.5L, and 3L). Cheers!
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FreshDirect University?* We sat down with Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy Kristy Nguyen to talk us through the lessons working at FreshDirect has taught her.

Q: What's something you've learned by working at FD?
A: Consumer’s relationship with food. At FreshDirect, our customers care about the product, the experience, and how it relates to their personal values. Add in sustainability and health/wellness and it makes it compelling to feature the best of what FreshDirect offers.

Q: What does working at FD allow you to do in your personal life?
A: Work-life balance has been great! Having the flexibility to travel and pursue hobbies outside of work, including swing dancing.

Q: What's a goal or a dream that you have?
A: I have three. They are to (1) be the #1 grocer in the Tri-State area and beyond, to (2) grow within the Ahold Delhaize organization, and (3) buy a house in Manhattan, raise a family, and travel more. Oh, and join the Peace Corps once I retire!

Q: What's your favorite part about working at FreshDirect?
A: The product, the people, and their passion! I’ve met amazing people at FreshDirect and look forward to working with as many of my coworkers as possible.

*FreshDirect is not a university, however there's much to learn from working here.
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FreshDirect University?* We sat down with Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy Kristy Nguyen to talk us through the lessons working at FreshDirect has taught her. Q: What's something you've learned by working at FD? A: Consumer’s relationship with food. At FreshDirect, our customers care about the product, the experience, and how it relates to their personal values. Add in sustainability and health/wellness and it makes it compelling to feature the best of what FreshDirect offers. Q: What does working at FD allow you to do in your personal life? A: Work-life balance has been great! Having the flexibility to travel and pursue hobbies outside of work, including swing dancing. Q: What's a goal or a dream that you have? A: I have three. They are to (1) be the #1 grocer in the Tri-State area and beyond, to (2) grow within the Ahold Delhaize organization, and (3) buy a house in Manhattan, raise a family, and travel more. Oh, and join the Peace Corps once I retire! Q: What's your favorite part about working at FreshDirect? A: The product, the people, and their passion! I’ve met amazing people at FreshDirect and look forward to working with as many of my coworkers as possible. *FreshDirect is not a university, however there's much to learn from working here.
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Going away to the Shore or out East for the summer? We'll meet you there! Stock up on the essentials for your home-away-from-home, whether you're staying for a weekend, or all season long.

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Going away to the Shore or out East for the summer? We'll meet you there! Stock up on the essentials for your home-away-from-home, whether you're staying for a weekend, or all season long. #summer #essentials #fresh #hamptons #jerseyshore #freshdirect
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When there's a grill, there's a way...🔥

Get ready to grill this holiday weekend with @Applegate! Applegate produces clean, crave-able natural and organic meats like hot dogs, dinner sausages and burgers. Their products are made with no GMO ingredients and meat sourced from farms where animals are Applegate humanely raised with no antibiotics ever.

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When there's a grill, there's a way...🔥 Get ready to grill this holiday weekend with @Applegate! Applegate produces clean, crave-able natural and organic meats like hot dogs, dinner sausages and burgers. Their products are made with no GMO ingredients and meat sourced from farms where animals are Applegate humanely raised with no antibiotics ever. #applegatarian #freshdirect #mdw
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Your summer’s about to get a lot tastier — and veggier…🥕🥦🍄🍔

Enjoy plant-based grilling all summer long with our @drpraegers selection at FreshDirect!

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Your summer’s about to get a lot tastier — and veggier…🥕🥦🍄🍔

Enjoy plant-based grilling all summer long with our @drpraegers selection at FreshDirect!

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Your summer’s about to get a lot tastier — and veggier…🥕🥦🍄🍔 Enjoy plant-based grilling all summer long with our @drpraegers selection at FreshDirect! Tap to shop Dr. Praeger's!
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📣 Major brew alert 📣

Stock up and save now on your favorite easy-drinking brews, crushable lagers, and refreshing hard seltzers for the Holiday weekend! ☀️
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📣 Major brew alert 📣 Stock up and save now on your favorite easy-drinking brews, crushable lagers, and refreshing hard seltzers for the Holiday weekend! ☀️
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Going to the Hamptons, Montauk, or Jersey Shore? We are too! Seasonal summer delivery from FreshDirect is now available to your place by the beach. Join the summer fun as we celebrate 20 years of delivering obsession-worthy food. Head to our site for more details and to find out if we're available in your area.
Going to the Hamptons, Montauk, or Jersey Shore? We are too! Seasonal summer delivery from FreshDirect is now available to your place by the beach. Join the summer fun as we celebrate 20 years of delivering obsession-worthy food. Head to our site for more details and to find out if we're available in your area.
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Going to the Hamptons, Montauk, or Jersey Shore? We are too! Seasonal summer delivery from FreshDirect is now available to your place by the beach. Join the summer fun as we celebrate 20 years of delivering obsession-worthy food. Head to our site for more details and to find out if we're available in your area.
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