which berries are in season now

Which Berries Are In Season Now?

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Finding fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter can be a difficult task. However, thanks to our international shippers, E. Armata Inc. can distribute produce that is in season year-round. If you’ve spent time wondering which berries are in season now, our team has the answer for you.

Which Berries Are In Season Right Now?

As mentioned above, our international shippers allow us to distribute berries that are in season year-round, even if they are not necessarily in season domestically. As a result, you’ll be able to gain the benefits of eating fruits that are in season at any time of the year. The berries we distribute that are currently in season locally include:

  • Strawberries.
  • Blueberries.
  • Raspberries.
  • Blackberries.

Benefits Of Consuming Berries In Season

When it comes to berries and other forms of produce,  consuming them when they are in season will have you reaping many benefits. Fruits and vegetables taste better when they are in season then they do when consumed otherwise. They also hold more nutritional value. This is because certain antioxidants such as vitamin C, folate, and carotenes, begin to rapidly decline when they are stored for long periods. As a result of their freshness, you may also notice that our berries are brighter and more vibrantly colored than ones from our competitors. 

Our Shippers

Without the help of our growers and shippers, we would not be able to provide fresh fruit to the Hunts Point Market and the tri-state area year-round. We’ve spent the last four decades cultivating relationships with our 100 growers/shippers to ensure we are always distributing produce that is up to the standard that was set when E. Armata Inc. was founded. Our staff understands the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables when they are in season, and we will not settle for providing our consumers with anything less.

E. Armata Inc.

For over 100 years, E. Armata Inc. has been serving the tri-state area as a produce wholesaler.  As a cornerstone of the Hunts Point Market, we are committed to providing our costumers with the highest quality of produce year-round.  When asked the question of which berries are in season now, our team will point out that our shippers allow the answer to be all the ones we carry that are grown internationally.  If you’d like to learn more about which of our berries and the rest of our fruits and vegetables are currently in season, be sure to contact us today!         

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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

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Recipe Courtesy Delish.com

Photo Courtesy by Parker Feierbach

 

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 c. green lentils
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 c. baby spinach
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

 

Directions

  • To an Instant Pot, add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, lentils, and tomatoes. Add thyme and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Pour broth over and stir to combine. Set Instant Pot to Manual, High and set for 18 minutes. Once finished, set valve to quick release.
  • Remove lid and stir in spinach. Serve with Parmesan.

NATIONAL SOUP MONTH

National Soup Month

National Soup Month

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This January, make sure you spend some time celebrating National Soup Month!  It is one of our favorite months here at E. Armata Inc., as vegetables play a vital role in what makes a soup so delicious.  However, you’ll need to use the best ingredients to make sure this dish comes out just right.  That is one of the many reasons our team is committed to always distributing fruits and vegetables of the highest degree.  The quality of ingredients will always make the meal, which is why we never distribute anything less than the top. 

Benefits Of Soup

Though it’s easy to think of soup as just an appetizer that prepares you for the main course, this dish deserves more credit.  Since it’s National Soup Month, our team here at E. Armata Inc. wants to highlight some of the benefits soup can bring:

  • Traditional soup preparation can warm-up you up on a cold day and ease cold symptoms.
  • All of our high-quality produce can be worked into a soup, making the nutritional benefits endless.
  • The amount of broth in a soup can have you feeling full and satisfied while cutting back on your caloric intake.

Our Top Soup Choices

One of the best parts about soup is that even if they are considered to be meat-based, vegetables still help to make up the dish.  The possibilities may be endless when it comes to concocting a soup, but one thing is certain; all of the produce we distribute can be used to enhance it.  Here are some of our favorite soups that E. Armata Inc.’s line of vegetables would go perfectly in:

  • Potato Leek.
  • Beef Barley.
  • Chicken Noodle.
  • Tomato. 
  • Beef Stew.
  • Minestrone.
  • Broccoli Cheddar.

Celebrate National Soup Month With E. Armata Inc.

What better way is there to bring in this new decade than by celebrating National Soup Month? The American Heart Association recommends consuming eight or more servings of fruit and vegetables each day, and eating soup can help achieve this goal!  And when eating fruits and vegetables, why would you settle for anything less than the top quality? The answer is you shouldn’t, which is the brick that E. Armata Inc. has been built on since the beginning. We distribute the highest quality produce available, so make sure you head to the store today to pick some up and enjoy National Soup Month with us!

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Fresh Produce Distributor

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Anyone whose business revolves around produce will always stress the importance of freshness. With such a tight window of how long fruits and vegetables will last, you’ll need to work with a quality distributor to make certain your business remains a success. By choosing to team with us here at E. Armata Inc., you’ll be doing just that. Acting as an example of what a fresh produce distributor should be, the quality of the shipments you receive will never be in doubt.  

It Starts With Our Shippers

As a fresh produce distributor, our team needs to do its due diligence on the products we send out. To aid in this process, we spent the last four decades cultivating relationships with all of our shippers/growers.  We carefully selected the 100+ produce shippers/growers we currently work with to help guarantee everything we distribute always exceeds the needs and expectations of our customers.

Fresh Produce Guaranteed

At E. Armata Inc., we’re committed to being a trusted fresh produce distributor for all of our customers. We know your business starts and ends with receiving fresh produce, something we always strive to deliver.  With a focus on customer satisfaction, all of the below goes into each of our shipments:

  • We deliver produce daily, so you are always fully stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Our delivery trucks are temperature controlled, ensuring produce stays fresh no matter the season.
  • Technological advancements are continually implemented to maximize our delivery schedules and help make any adjustments needed to keep you satisfied.
  • Safety is one of our top priorities, which is why we constantly monitor and track the speed of our delivery vehicles.      

E. Armata Inc.

Our company comes from humble beginnings. It all started in 1890 with Erasmo Armata, a Sicilian immigrant who would purchase lemons then sell them out of a burlap sack throughout the streets of Manhattan. Today, we’ve evolved into a cornerstone of the Hunts Point Market and become a top fresh produce distributor in the area. Our devotion to quality has helped earn the trust of all of our customers. If you’d like to learn more about our company and the benefits of working with us, be sure to contact us today! 

We Are Now SQF Certified!

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We Are Now SQF Certified!

E. Armata Inc. has been a staple in the Hunts Point Market for many years.  We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality fruits and produce available to our customers.  From our past to our future, our high standards of quality have always and will continue to be at our top of mind. 

E. Armata’s History of Quality

The team at E. Armata Inc. is no stranger to quality services.  Our founder, Erasmo Armata came to New York from Sicily in the 1980s and grew the company from the ground up.  Starting with selling lemons out of a burlap sack, Erasmo worked to build this company on the back of quality. He knew customers would continue to return if they were given high-quality produce, which is why he never purchased or sold anything that fell below his rigorous standards.  His family also continued with this tradition. After deciding the company needed to expand to distributing vegetables and West Coast produce, Erasmo’s son Frank moved cross country. Frank would follow crops from Arizona to California to make sure only the specific lots that met E. Armata’s standards were shipped back to New York.

 

SQF Certification

To show how seriously we take quality, our company has gone through the rigorous task of becoming SQF certified.  The Safe Quality Food Program is recognized worldwide by retailers, brand owners, and foodservice providers.  Offered through the Safe Quality Food Institute, this program shows the commitment to food quality and safety E. Armata brings to the Hunts Point Market. 

 

The E. Armata Process of Quality

Achieving this rewarding certification was not something that could have been done overnight.  The team at E. Armata Inc. has always worked tirelessly to improve our operation any way we can. We currently work with 100 growers and shippers to help meet the needs of our consumers.  We’ve cultivated strong relationships with these people for over four generations, and a proud of the team we’ve established. For the transportation of the produce, we have modern delivery trucks that are temperature controlled to ensure all fruits and vegetables stay ripe and fresh, no matter the time year delivery occurs.  We make sure all of our shipper’s schedules are optimized before they head out to the road and even monitor the speed of our vehicles to guarantee deliveries are made safely.  From the seeds being planted to the produce arriving at the customer’s door, E. Armata guarantees quality at each step of the process.

At E. Armata Inc. , all of our produce is grown and shipped with our customer’s satisfaction in mind.  We consider ourselves to be a cornerstone in the Hunts Point Market. With our recent certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute, we hope our customers appreciate just how much care we place in our process.  To learn more about our company, please contact us today!         

Vegan Lemon Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

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Vegan Lemon Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

Recipe Courtesy Crazy Vegan Kitchen

 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Baby Potatoes (500 grams)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh Parsley Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, or to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Lemon Herb Olive Oil Mixture:

  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Zest of 1/2 a Lemon
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh Parsley Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon finely minces fresh Basil Leaves
  • Salt/Pepper, to taste

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 180 Celsius/350 Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with nonstick baking paper. Set aside.
  2. Make fine slits in each baby potato, but do not cut all the way through.
  3. In a large bowl, combine prepared potatoes with Olive Oil, Basil, Parsley, Garlic, Maple Syrup, Salt and Pepper. Toss to coat well.
  4. Place potatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet and roast for 20 – 25 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for Lemon Herb Olive Oil in a small bowl.
  6. After 25 minutes of roasting, baste potatoes with half of the Lemon Herb Olive Oil mixture, and then pop back into the oven and continue roasting for another 25 minutes or till potatoes are cooked.
  7. Once cooked, drizzle potatoes with remaining Lemon Herb Olive Oil mixture and serve immediately. Sprinkle with more sea salt if necessary!