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Meet the Farmers In Our Latest Campaign

Miki Kawasaki · September 8, 2019 ·

Our latest commercial has got us tapping our feet because it’s all about how great food makes us want to do a happy dance! At FreshDirect, that great food comes from our trusted farmer partners, who make cameos in the spot too. If you’re curious about the people behind those dazzling ears of corn and luscious […]

Filed Under: Producer Stories Tagged With: Meet the farmer, produce

Hidden Camp Farm Turkeys

Amanda Hawkins · November 4, 2016 ·

For the first time ever, our entire assortment of turkeys are raised without antibiotics.

Filed Under: Brands We Love, Eat With The Season, Food Tips From The Experts, Thanksgiving Tagged With: local food, Meet the farmer, Our Partners, Thanksgiving

Meet the Farmer: Shenandoah Valley Organic Chicken

Jon Langford · October 7, 2016 ·

Down on Shenandoah Valley Organic farms, the birds have plenty of outdoor space to roost and romp.

Filed Under: Brands We Love, Producer Stories Tagged With: Meet the farmer, Meet the producer, Our Partners

Try This Now: Lancaster Coop Farm Share Box

Jon Langford · September 13, 2016 ·

Our CSA boxes from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative tick, well, all the boxes: Local. Organic. Sustainable. It’s basically a farmers’ market in a box delivered to your door.  

Filed Under: Brands We Love, Producer Stories Tagged With: Lancaster, Meet the farmer, Meet the producer, Producer Stories

Meet the Farmer: Blue Island Oyster Company

Jon Langford · July 1, 2015 ·

Blue Island Oyster Company owner Chris Quartuccio first began digging for clams when he was 12. In 1995, he began scuba diving for natural oysters in the Long Island Sound and delivering them fresh every day to restaurants in New York City. Two decades later, the Blue Island Oyster Company is widely regarded as the […]

Filed Under: Brands We Love, Food Tips From The Experts, Producer Stories Tagged With: Fresh Adventures, Meet the farmer, Meet the producer, Oysters

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Meet Amy and Gail Hepworth, operators of @hepworth Meet Amy and Gail Hepworth, operators of @hepworthfarms a seventh-generation family farm in Milton, NY! This women-led farm is not only behind some of the most incredible produce you’ll find, but also pioneers in the fields of sustainability and environmentally-conscious agriculture. During their peak growing months from May through late November, Hepworth Farms provides us with a huge array of vegetables including tomatoes, leafy greens, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, zucchini, roots, and squashes.

When you order any of Hepworth Farms’ produce, you know you’re getting something special that’s grown in support of achieving a better food system. The best way to try them out is by getting one of their farm share boxes, which contain an assortment featuring the very best of the season.
In continuation of celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth In continuation of celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth, we will be featuring the incredible female-led food brands we work with. From mini cupcakes to scratch made biscuits, these brands lead in flavor and are paving the way for a more equitable food system.
FreshDirect is proud to be powered by women leader FreshDirect is proud to be powered by women leaders, from experts on our own teams to the farmers, creators, and entrepreneurs behind many of the items we offer. This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the female food industry professionals who are crafting, innovating, and paving the way for a more equitable food system. From business owners who are using their platform to give back to local communities to agricultural pioneers with a focus on sustainability, these women inspire us every day with their dedication and ingenuity.
Welcome in the weekend with these wines for lighte Welcome in the weekend with these wines for lighter drinking from FreshDirect Wines & Spirits. These wines have less of the stuff that will weigh you down, and feature lower alcohol, fewer calories, and less sugar. They're also winners when it comes to balancing flavor, quality, and value. Any one is perfect for an easy night in or enjoying when you'd rather avoid overdoing it.

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