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Winter is a time when most people believe that fresh fruits and vegetables can no longer be found, but farmers and chefs know differently. Most of the produce comes from places that maintain a warmer climate such as the southern United States, South America and tropical islands, so there’s still plenty to harvest!   Root […]

As the leaves change color and the weather starts to cool, apples take center stage as the fruit of the season. Because they’re the magic ingredient that brings fall favorites like apple cider donuts and apple pie at Thanksgiving dinner to life, each apple in your kitchen should be crisp and juicy. You can count […]

Wonderful fruits and vegetables are grown year-round, but no other season can compare to the harvests of fall. Our warehouse is already stacked high with autumnal favorites such as eggplant, brussels sprouts, plums, and carrots. During the colorful fall months, vibrant produce can also be a way for you to brighten up your restaurant. Use […]

Keeping produce as fresh as possible for as long as possible is of the utmost importance in the restaurant industry. While it certainly helps put less of a strain on your kitchen’s budget, proper storage and preservation can also allow you to bring the flavors of the previous season into the next. You can expand […]

It’s summer for another few weeks, so keep enjoying all the strawberries and watermelon you can. But you know what’s also thriving right now? Summer Squash.   Despite its name, summer squash is generally available year-round, but this is a great time of year to order it and take advantage of the bounty produced by […]

There are many reasons to use a local produce wholesaler, rather than a conglomerate. Freshness is a huge benefit, given that we source much of our produce from farms in the Tri-State area. But so is reducing our carbon footprint.   When we buy locally grown vegetables and fruit, and also deliver it locally, we […]

Summer is the perfect time to embrace tropical flavors. They’re often light and sweet, transporting dinner guests to exotic islands they haven’t been able to travel to or that remind them of a favorite vacation.   Agri’s warehouse is full of tropical fruit ready to be made into vibrant and beautiful dishes.    Common Tropical […]

Summer is the best season of all for produce — at least in the Northern Hemisphere! It’s time for gold bar squash, squash blossoms, local peaches, runner beans, local heirloom tomatoes, and maybe some Mexican items we carry, like dried Arbol, Ancho, and Guajillo peppers. And, of course, corn on the cob.   Agri takes […]

Summer is the season of fruit! From berries to tropical fruit to stone fruits, you’ll love the variety of choices available at Agri.   There’s nothing like serving your guests a refreshing fruit salad as a side or dressing a  wonderfully decadent dessert with a berry compote or sauce. You can even enhance a brunch […]

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