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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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How Our New Packaging Keeps Meat Fresh

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You probably don’t think too much about food packaging. It only takes a moment to rip off before you get to the (often literal) meat of the matter, after all. But here at FreshDirect, we do care about it. A lot. That’s because we’re obsessed with bringing groceries to you in the best possible condition and at the peak of freshness and quality.

So when it came to our ground beef offerings, we wanted to do something different packaging-wise that would maintain the high quality of the meat along every step of its journey from our facilities to your plate. We simply weren’t going to make any compromises on freshness, functionality, or taste….

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Glückliches Oktoberfest!

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Oktoberfest at home

Oktoberfest at home

Can’t make it to the festival in Munich this week? Let FreshDirect bring Oktoberfest to your door! We have an entire section on our website devoted to Oktoberfest essentials and favorites.

And although Oktoberfest is a celebration that technically lasts 16 days, from late September to the first weekend in October, in my kitchen, Oktoberfest is synonymous with autumn, and I celebrate it all October long!

To help you get into the Bavarian spirit, I’ve prepared some classic German dishes for you to try out on your own….

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