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Sustainability Update by Jenna Keany What is the difference between local and organic? Which is better for the environment? Is local food always organic? These are some of the hottest questions in the food industry today, and what better time to address them than during our local month? Firstly, buying local or organic food (or…
Read More Sustainability Update by Jenna Keany Did you know Keany Produce & Gourmet has an on-going ‘Imperfectly Delicious Program’ selling cosmetically-flawed produce? In 2015, Keany started to market cosmetically imperfect produce, or fruits and vegetables that don’t meet physical standards in the food industry, usually in regards with size, shape, diameter, consistency, and color. When produce…
Read More Sustainability Update by Jenna Keany This month, our sustainability team will be highlighting our extensive and unmatched LOCAL program. After 35+ years in the business, we have developed long and fruitful (pun intended) partnerships with farms in VA, MD, NC, PA, and NJ. Not only does supporting local farms better our community and strengthen its…
Read More Sustainability Update by Jenna Keany How does Keany Produce & Gourmet reduce, reuse, recycle, and support local business all at the same time? By recycling our wooden pallets! Wooden pallets are collected in both of our facilities – Emerald Isle in Richmond, VA and Keany Produce & Gourmet in Landover, MD – by a local…
Read MoreDear Valued Customers, In response to the recent CDC Romaine warning, Keany Produce & Gourmet is only distributing California grown whole head romaine, romaine hearts, chopped bagged romaine products, and salad mix containing chopped romaine. We will continue to monitor this situation and update with any additional details as they become available. Keany Produce & Gourmet appreciates…
Read More Sustainability Update by Jenna Keany Keany Produce and Gourmet is making big strides to reduce our carbon footprint and improve our overall efficiency. In the Fall of 2017, we began an extensive overhaul of our warehouse and office lighting fixtures. The project extended over three months, replacing 590 existing fluorescent lighting with smart LED’s throughout…
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In the Pipeline: Local Asparagus This week seems to be a lucky local week! Strawberries are coming tomorrow or Thursday and now, Local Asparagus might be here on Friday! Join #CountdownToLocal
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Local Update: Local North Carolina Strawberries Local North Carolina Strawberries are projected to arrive Wednesday or Thursday night from Lewis Nursery & Farms in Rocky Point, NC! Join the #CountdownToLocal
Read MoreImportant Food Safety Alert Date: 4/16/2018 Dear Valued Customer, Currently there is a food born outbreak within the industry due to E.coli O157:H7 associated with chopped and bagged romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona growing region. CDC is investigating the source of the outbreak and has advised consumers, retailers and restaurants not to consume chopped romaine…
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YELLOW WATERMELON UPDATE!! These quirky watermelons are always a unique surprise! Boasting of beautiful yellow interior that anticipates the coming spring weather, we hope to have it available for you on the first week of May!
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