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Why Shop Fair Trade Products on FreshDirect

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At FreshDirect, we believe in bringing you products for you that not only taste great, but also are made and sourced according to the highest standards. That’s because extraordinary food experiences are about more than just flavor and freshness: they’re also about recognizing the work and relationships that sustain our foodways.

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We support a more ethical food system through initiatives like promoting regenerative agriculture in meat production, working with sustainable seafood producers, and sourcing wines made from organically and biodynamically grown grapes. And when it comes to goods produced or made with ingredients from developing countries, we look to those that are fair trade certified….

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About Our Sustainable Fish From Iceland, Plus Easy Steelhead Recipes

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Grindavik, Iceland is a small town with a 1,000-year-old fishing history. These days, it’s home to our partner Matorka, who is carrying that tradition into the future.

Steelhead Salmon Crudo
Matorka is a leader in sustainable aquaculture, raising steelhead and arctic char using a land-based farm that leverages the purity of Iceland’s natural resources in an efficient, carbon-neutral way. Iceland’s remote location and careful resource management make it one of the greenest countries in the world and Matorka is committed to keeping it that way. …

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What Regenerative Agriculture Means For Meat

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At FreshDirect, we care passionately about supporting producers that work to positively impact our food system. When it comes to meat, that means making a point of sourcing from farms and farmers that practice regenerative agriculture.

Brothers Ridge Lamb - Regenerative Agriculture Meat

Lamb at Brothers Ridge Farm, Tioga County, N.Y.

 
These practices, broadly speaking, aim to contribute to the environment in a way that will counter the effects of climate change. They consider soil quality and health and the relationship between the land and crops. But regenerative agriculture also has implications for livestock, with benefits for both the earth and the animals. …

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Organic & Biodynamic Wines at FreshDirect Wine & Spirits

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Organic Biodynamic Wines
Not too long ago, organic and biodynamic wines were a niche within the world of drinks. But recently, production and consumer interest in this category has grown rapidly, especially as the environmental impact of what we consume becomes front of mind. These wines have also outgrown their reputation for being unbalanced or difficult. Nowadays, many offer refinement and easy drinkability.

FreshDirect Wine & Spirits, recently introduced new bottles that represent some of the best values and greatest innovators in organic and biodynamic winemaking. But before we take a look at them, let’s establish what we’re talking about when we talk about organic wine:…

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How Poland Spring MadeBetter™ Promotes Sustainability

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Poland Spring Sustainability

This post is published in partnership with Poland Spring®.

Our Springs

There’s more to spring water than meets the eye. Behind every bottle of Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water is a team of Natural Resource Managers and geologists who monitor the springs and surrounding habitats for sustainability.

We’re incredibly proud of our quality and sustainability efforts. In fact, that’s how our bottled spring water tastes so fresh—and why the Poland Spring® brand has been around for more than 170 years. We hope to keep that greatness going for centuries to come.

Our Bottles

As a water company that relies on nature, we have a responsibility to take action and protect it. MadeBetter™ is our pledge to a healthy planet. Addressing plastic pollution is an urgent priority for us. One action we’re taking is to change what our bottles are made of. Using recycled plastic helps keep plastic out of oceans and landfills. That’s why since 1994, we’ve reduced the amount of plastic used in our half-liter bottles by over 60%. And that’s just the start. By 2022, we’ve pledged to use 100% recycled plastic across our still water portfolio*, starting with the 1-liter size. So that every bottle that’s recycled has a chance to become a new bottle. Over and over again.

*Bottles under 1-gallon size will be made with 100% recycled plastic; labels and caps are not, though they are recyclable.

3 Recipes with Sustainable Greek Fish

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Seafood Recipes Branzino Tomato Pasta

Branzino Fillet with Roasted Tomato Spaghetti

Last time on the blog, we gave you a firsthand look into how we sustainably source fish from Nireus Aquaculture in Greece. If that story left you inspired to give their incredible branzino, dorade, and tai snapper a try, what better way to get started than with one of these recipes from the FreshDirect kitchen!

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Branzino Fillet with Roasted Tomato Spaghetti

Oven-roasted tomatoes, olives, capers and thyme get tossed with spaghetti and topped with crispy-skinned branzino fillets for an impressive pasta dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight.
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Meet the Producer: Nireus Aquaculture 

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Nireus Aquaculture Humane Harvesting
FreshDirect seafood merchants Michael Kanter and Brittney Bullock recently traveled to Chios, Greece to see for themselves how our partners at Nireus Aquaculture provide FreshDirect with the highest-quality Mediterranean fish. Read on to learn more about how Nireus has perfected their methods of sustainable farming and how they greeted Michael and Brittney with a warm Greek welcome. …

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Add ‘Q’ to Your Queue!

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At FreshDirect and Foodkick, we proudly partner with innovative local growers to introduce unique products that would ordinarily be unavailable in traditional urban and suburban markets. Our business model lends itself to these types of partnerships, allowing us to work directly with small, family-run farms to source fresh products. Simply put, it brings us great pleasure to bring ‘farmstand’ quality items to the streets of New York City.

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We Just Revamped Our Pasture-Raised Lamb Program

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Drew Lewis of Brothers Ridge Farm in upstate New York is a fourth-generation farmer that’s growing pasture-raised lamb without antibiotics, with a focus on sustainable and regenerative farming practices. Read more to learn about the shift in our program, and how we’re continuing to bring you the best-tasting lamb you’ve ever had.

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