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What Is a Wholesale Food Distributor?

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At E. Armata Inc., our company has pulled itself up from humble beginnings to become a staple wholesale food distributor in the Hunts Point Market. But what is a wholesale food distributor, and how do we work to the benefit of our customers? Our team at E. Armata Inc. would love to answer these questions for you today. 

 

What Is A Wholesale Food Distributor?

Most, if not all, supermarkets, smaller shops, and restaurants do not grow the fruits and vegetables they sell and serve on their own. As a result, they outsource this need and have produce delivered right to their location. Rather than work with an array of individual growers and shippers to achieve this, stores and restaurants tend to team with wholesale food distributors, such as E.Armata Inc., to keep inventory stocked conveniently. At E. Armata Inc., our network of growers and shippers allow us to provide businesses with produce in bulk quantities, so they’re always able to meet their consumer’s needs.  

 

Our Distribution Process:

At E. Armata Inc., we have spent years perfecting our craft, ensuring that our customers are always left satisfied. We have been able to overcome many of the challenges wholesale food providers face, attributing greatly to our success. Below is a snapshot of the process we have meticulously designed to make sure we always live up to the standards our company was founded on:

  1. The first step to success for wholesale food distributors is cultivating relationships with the best growers and shippers. We have spent the past four decades doing this, so you can trust all the fruits and vegetables you receive are of the highest quality.
  2. Once we’ve received the produce, it is placed in our state of the art facility until it is ready to be sent out. We use RF guns to track each item from the time it is dropped off to when it leaves our doors to maintain accountability. This process also lets our consumers shop for and pick their orders more efficiently. 
  3. As the final step in our process, it’s our responsibility to make sure we distribute our produce while it is still fresh. The trucks we use are temperature-controlled to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh longer. We also constantly monitor the speed of our drivers to ensure drop-offs are being done safely.           

 

Commitment to Excellence!

When asked, “what is a wholesale food distributor,” the standard E. Armata Inc. has set should always come to mind. This company has had a commitment to excellence since the beginning. Our employees never settle for providing any services that are less than the best, which is something we take pride in for our customers. If you’re ready to work with one of the top wholesale food distributors in the area, be sure to contact us today. 

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How Much Berries To Eat Daily

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How Much Berries To Eat Daily

It’s estimated that nearly one in 10 Americans fail to reach their daily fruit recommendation.  With an ever growing focus on personal health, finding ways to reach this recommendation is a must. As a wholesale food distributor, E. Armata Inc. can help you achieve this goal. If you’re a huge fan of berries, we can answer the question of “how much berries to eat daily” that is on the top of your mind. We’ll also share which types are the healthiest, so you can work on never missing out on eating the recommended amount again. Whether you eat them fresh or frozen, making them a daily part of your diet can be wonderous for your overall health.       

 

How Many Berries Should You Eat Daily?

If you’re looking to start living a healthier lifestyle, one of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to increase your fruit and vegetable intake. These types of foods are rich in many vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to thrive. They can also help ward off a variety of medical ailments. The recommended amount of fruits and vegetables to consume each day is 400 grams. Most people break this down into five servings of 80 grams. Though many types of fruits and vegetables can be consumed to hit this mark, the sweetness of this fruit makes them an excellent choice for consumption.

 

The Healthiest Berry Options & Types of Berries:

There are a variety of berries you can choose to eat when attempting to hit your recommended daily fruit input. With each having a distinct shape and vibrant color, consuming this type of fruit makes for a pleasant experience! While our team at E. Armata Inc. has already helped you determine how much berries to eat daily, we’d also like to share which ones are the healthiest. Consider working the below berries into your five servings of fruits to obtain the optimal health results:

What Are The Benefits?

A variety of benefits can be had from eating berries for your overall health. For instance, they are known to help reduce inflammation thanks to the flavonoids that are present. In particular, blueberries are high in flavonoids. Commonly, people often consume berries thanks to the benefits that they provide for your heart health as well. Most types of them are rich in antioxidants and they’re known to help lower cholesterol levels, allowing you live a healthier and more active lifestyle by boosting your immune system. Lastly, they are also known to help fight against conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, low blood sugar levels, and urinary tract infections.

E. Armata Inc. is one of the leading distributors of produce in the northeast. By carefully growing relationships with all of our growers/shippers over the past four decades, we’ve been able to ensure that the fruits and vegetables we provide are always of the highest quality. It also lets us distribute fresh fruit daily, allowing our customers to gain the full potential of benefits these fruits have to offer. If you’re interested in learning more about our operation, or the importance of reaching your daily fruit intake recommendation, don’t hesitate to contact us today!

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Fall Produce for Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is a time to celebrate with friends, family, and those closest to you. Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and most importantly feasting on the delicious foods that Thanksgiving offers. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy are the staple foods of Thanksgiving but many other meals could be made during this time, especially all the fall produce that is available at the Hunts Point Market. Fall produce can be incorporated into favorite recipes but also creating new ones to serve for the perfect Thanksgiving feast.

Hunts Point Market offers the best variety of fall produce available. They supply anyone from retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, mom and pop stores to the top supermarkets in the area. During this time of the year, Hunts Point Market offers only the best and freshest fall produce. Their produce comes from all around the world, in planes, boats, trucks to supply you with exactly what you are looking for.

Below is a list of popular fall produce items perfect for Thanksgiving:

Fruits:

Apples– can be used for baked goods such as apple pie, cocktails, or as a topping for savory dishes. Apples can be used in many dishes since they are a versatile fruit.

Pears– can be used for baking or poaching since they hold their shape, pears can also be used in salads.

Cranberries– best when used with other fruits because of their tartness.

Pomegranate– used for a garnish on different meals, can be eaten as a snack or extracted for juice.

Pumpkin– can be used for pumpkin pie, pancakes, cornbread, and more fall recipes. Best to bake full pumpkin first then scoop out the inside.

Figs– great for baking or tossed in a salad.

Vegetables:

Brussel Sprouts– can be steamed or roasted, popular side dish veggie.

Butternut Squash– can be subbed for sweet potato, great in soups, or side dishes.

Turnips– can used raw, boiled, steamed, or mashed.

Broccoli– a very popular side dish, can be steamed, baked, and roasted.

Visit The Hunts Point Market

There are many recipes for savory meals and desserts that can be made using the fruits and vegetables mentioned above. Visit the Hunts Point Market to get the freshest, fall produce for your Thanksgiving recipes.

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Tempeh

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Recipe & Photo Courtesy Pickles & Honey

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1/4 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
  • 11/2 cups water or vegetable stock
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces tempeh
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Seeds from 1/2 pomegranate

 

This Stuffed Butternut Squash made with Tempeh is nutritious and perfect for a fall meal.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place the wild and basmati rice in pot or rice cooker with water or vegetable stock and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered until the liquid is absorbed (about 45 minutes). Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Cut the squash lengthwise so that you have one piece that is more than half (about two-thirds) and the other about one-third. Scoop out and discard seeds, and rub the larger piece with 1⁄2 teaspoon of olive oil. Place flesh-side down on prepared baking sheet. Peel the other piece and cut it into 1⁄2-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread in a single layer on the second baking sheet. Roast both for 35 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, sauté the shallots and garlic in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft (about 2 minutes). Add the celery and sauté for 2 minutes longer. Crumble the tempeh and add it to the pan. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and maple syrup and pour over the tempeh. Fold to combine and continue sautéing to heat through.
  • Fluff the grain and add it to the tempeh mixture. Fold in the pepper flakes, cubed squash, and parsley. Scoop out the roasted squash leaving 1⁄2-inch of squash plus the shell. Fill the squash with the stuffing, allowing it to overflow generously. Top with pomegranate seeds, slice into 4 equal portions and serve.

 

National Pepper Month

It’s National Pepper Month

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With November being National Pepper Month, it is time to shine some spotlight on these incredibly healthy, highly nutritious, delicious fruits, and yes, they are in fact technically fruits and not vegetables because they contain seeds. Peppers come in different shapes and sizes, and they each have their distinct tastes and a crunch to them. Peppers come in vibrant colors such as red, green, yellow, and orange. Some peppers are spicy and pack heat, while others are sweet. Peppers are enjoyed in various ways either in sweet and salty meals and can be found fresh, frozen, or in cans. Add peppers to your recipes for National Pepper Month for a healthy, fresh addition to your meals. Red peppers are on the vine longest and they are the most nutritious out of the pepper family. Red peppers have more beta-carotene and vitamin C than green peppers which are harvested much earlier.

Read below to find out the interesting benefits of eating peppers:

  1. Peppers are very low calorie, there are roughly 40 calories in a cup of pepper which makes them a great snack.
  2. Peppers are packed with vitamin A and C and Vitamin C will keep your skin looking young and glowing.
  3. Capsaicin is a chemical component that is found in chili peppers which can reduce bad cholesterol, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and help control diabetes.
  4. Another vitamin found in peppers is Vitamin B6 which aids in nervous system health and renewing of cells.
  5. Bell peppers contain lutein which protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration.

E. Armata Inc. provides you with the highest quality produce by partnering up with top growers and shippers in the country. E. Armata Inc. offers many types of peppers that are available for delivery right to your door.

Types of peppers available:

Celebrating National Pepper Month

Head to a grocery store or a local food market today and pick up a variety of peppers for National Pepper Month to add to your breakfast, lunch, dinner this month or enjoy them as a sweet and crunchy snacks that will provide your body with all of the health benefits and vitamins peppers have to offer.

 

Hunts Point Produce Market

The Benefits Of Buying Produce In The Fall

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The Benefits Of Buying Produce In The Fall

 

It’s time to slip on your sweaters and hit your local market for the fall season. Every year, Americans celebrate fall traditions with apple or pumpkin picking. These fall traditions bring people together and encourage locals to buy from a market rather than a supermarket. At E. Armata Inc, located at the Hunts Point Produce Market, we want you to find nature’s perfect snack. Most of us pick up produce for the fall fun, but did you know buying from your local market has many benefits? Eating fresh veggies and fruits can help us maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are some other facts about produce:

 

  • Apples can give you more energy than coffee: Consider replacing your morning cup of joe with an apple. Apples are packed with high amounts of nutrition that can keep you energized throughout the day. They are rich in carbohydrates, which most people think you can only find in bread or pasta. Carbohydrates are fuel for the brain, which breaks down into a sugar called glucose, giving you energy for the rest of the day. 

 

  • Pumpkins and other produce can keep you hydrated: When the body gets dehydrated, we can get headaches, muscle aches, low blood pressure, and more. Pumpkins are 94 percent water, which is higher than the amount of water in watermelon. Other hydrating produce are strawberries, cantaloupe, peaches, oranges, and cucumbers.

 

  • The skin on a fruit or vegetable has the most nutrition: Produce like apples, carrots, and cucumbers lose their nutritional value when you peel off the skin. Most produce have large amounts of fiber-packed in the skin, which can benefit your digestive health. However, other produce like oranges, watermelon, and avocados need to be peeled. Still, their rinds or skin are packed in nutritional value. 

 

  • Fall colors say a lot more than you think: Bright orange, red, dark greens, and even some purple vegetables can be packed with healthy nutrition. When carrots or pumpkins are bright orange, this tells us that they’re an excellent source of Vitamin A. Another example is dark green lettuce leaves, which are more nutritious than the lighter colored ones. Purple produce are also known for having cancer-fighting properties. 

 

At E. Armata Inc, located at the Hunts Point Produce Market, we want you to stay informed about seasonal fruits and vegetables. Call us today or visit our market located in Bronx, New York to learn more about the benefits of produce!