Wholesaler American Farms Produce is testing direct delivery of its products in the Pittsburgh area. Initially the company is offering a rotating variety of over 25 seasonal items (available as a one time or subscription purchase) including the Apple Lovers Box and Juice and Smoothie Boxes, as well as the Taco Recipe Box and the Stir Fry Recipe Box. The service is currently available in select zip codes, but consumers outside the area can place orders online and pick them up at the company’s Pittsburgh warehouse.
"The COVID-19 pandemic inspired us to mobilize a delivery concept involving a vast array of products that would inspire healthy eating and support the home chef,” said Linda Yinger, president of American Farms Produce, in a statement. “Research tells us that more people are choosing to prepare healthy meals at home even post pandemic. Since most consumers value at home delivery and desire maximum freshness and traceabilty of their food, we decided to answer this call and bring to the table our generations of trade expertise and variety of family farms to local Pittsburghers. Our 100,000-square-foot fully climate-controlled facility enables us to provide numerous varieties of fruits, vegetables, and specialty items. Because our facility operates 24/7, product arrives and turns daily resulting in an increased shelf life for our customer."
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