Our Salads

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At E. Armata, we value the integrity of our farmers and seek to provide the highest quality of produce to our customers. With the spring season here, and the summer season quickly approaching, so is the season of salads! When you visit the Hunts Point Produce Market, you can rest easy knowing that all of our leafy greens and produce are quality controlled.

Our Salads

E. Armata offers fresh brand name salads that are both available in organic and conventional variations. We rotate our salads continuously to offer peak freshness and extend shelf-life for our customers.

Brands at E.Armata

We offer the highest quality brands for our salad offerings. We carry 50/50 blends, arugula, spinach, kale, romaine, sweet lettuce, and herb spring mix.

 

  • Simple Beginnings Salads: Simple Beginnings Salads is a company that aims to make good eating as simple as possible for as many as possible. Their products are washed, ready to cook, and maintain the highest quality standards.

 

  • E. Armata Brand: Our E. Armata brand products include Spring Mix (mesclun), Baby Spinach, and Bunch Spinach, all of which are packaged.

The Promise of Quality – Hunts Point Produce Market

We are dedicated to supplying our growers, shippers, and customers with the highest quality products possible. E. Armata has been certified by Good Management Practices, with a 100 percent superior rating. The Hunts Point Produce Market offers nothing but the freshest salads and produce. Whatever brand of salad you prefer, E.Armata only offers the freshest and highest quality for you!

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The Health Benefits Of Herbs

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What Are Herbs?

To simplify what an herb is; herbs are the leaves from certain plants that are used for flavor or garnish with a variety of dishes. Herbs can also be used medicinally or in fragrances. If you are in the Hunts Point Market and are looking for herbs, then you should contact E. Armata Inc.

E. Armata Inc. carries the following herbs:

  • Basil
  • Dill
  • Sage
  • Rosemary
  • Cilantro
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Mint
  • Savory
  • Tarragon
  • Marjoram
  • Chives

Herbs can benefit your health in many ways.  Both rosemary and sage help with brain function, particularly with your memory.  Sage inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a chemical in the brain. As we get older acetylcholine levels tend to drop which has been linked to Alzheimer’s. Rosemary is also said to help reduce nasal congestion associated with allergies.

Another herb that has significant health benefits is mint.  Peppermint, in particular, may help with the symptoms caused by irritable bowel syndrome. The oil in peppermint acts as an anti-inflammatory medicine.  It has been said to reduce nausea, abdominal swelling, and relaxes muscles in the colon which relieves pain during bowel movements. Even when mint is used for aromatherapy, it has also been claimed to reduce nausea.    

If you’re in the Hunts Point Market, you may consider picking up some basil.  Basil is also said to reduce nausea but has other medicinal uses as well. Basil may be help treat skin disorders such as acne when boiled.  This method can also be used on insect bites and stings to sooth the affected skin. Basil may also help reduce coughing associated with colds and may reduce your blood pressure as well.

If you’re curious more health benefits from consuming herbs and you are in the Hunts Point Market area, then head on down to E. Armata Inc. Contact us today!

Our Year Round Tropicals Assortment

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E. Armata Inc. is a family run business that was one of the first 128 companies to move into the Hunts Point market. Over the years, their core values of honor, quality, and hard work have helped them to grow their inventory while also providing top quality produce to NYC. At E. Armata Inc., our top priority is customer care and service. This is why we strive to provide not only top quality but a variety of produce for our customers. Since we’ve expanded our facility, we’ve imported a full line of tropical fruits and vegetables from South America. By increasing our assortment, we’ve been able to provide a fresh supply of tropical produce daily for our diverse consumers.

Benefits of Tropical Fruits:

Tropical fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals that are super healthy! While most people believe tropical fruits are only fresh in the summer, that’s not the case. When shopping with E.Armata Inc. at the Hunts Point Market, you can get fresh tropical produce even in the winter! The health benefits of tropical produce are endless. Just to name a few, here are some reasons you should stock the fridge with some of your tropical favorites:

  • They include protein-digesting enzymes that can help reduce inflammation
  • They include about ⅓ of your daily vitamin B6 needs
  • They’re able to reduce the risk of certain cancers
  • They offer a fresh dose of Vitamin C
  • They have high levels of antioxidant phenolic compounds that are good for your kidneys

What tropicals can be found at the Hunts Point Market:

At E. Armata Inc. we work towards achieving our goal of complete customer satisfaction every day. By providing a high-quality line of tropical produce year-round, we’re able to offer more than our competition. With our regularly fresh selection, everyone should be able to have tropical fruits and veggies in their kitchen. When you shop or order from E.Armata Inc. at the Hunts Point market you’ll be able to purchase some of these tropicals, while also obtaining their many health benefits:

  • Yellow and Green Bananas
    • Bananas are loaded with vitamins A, B, C, Potassium, and the amino acid  Tryptophan.
  • Aloe Vera Leaves
  • Avocados
    • Filled with good fats, as well as vitamins C, E, B, potassium, and omega-3’s.
  • Taro Root
  • Coconuts
    • The white flesh of the coconut is filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
    • Their water is also filled with electrolytes
  • Yuca
  • Papaya
    • A rich source of vitamins, fiber, and carotene that all aid in the digestion process.

If you’re looking for fresh produce, especially tropicals, then E. Armata Inc. is the place to go. With a growing variety of produce, there’s nothing you can’t find. Contact us at the Hunts Point market to learn more!

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Our Eastern Vegetable Assortment

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E. Armata doesn’t operate like other produce distributors in NYC. They run their business with something that can easily be forgotten by others, family values. Since the late 1800s, E. Armata Inc. has been serving New York the best quality produce they can offer. Even with just a small variety of fruits and vegetables, Erasmo Armata had extremely high standards. He knew the importance of quality, and that his customers deserved the best. The business has expanded with the help of Erasmo’s sons, grandsons and great-grandsons throughout the years. They were one of the first 128 companies to move into the Hunts Point market. This has allowed them to sell the best produce available at a larger scale to the New York City metropolitan area and beyond. No matter how larger their business grows, they maintain the same values of honor, quality, and hard work.

When it comes to selecting produce, our produce distributor in NYC is meticulous in selecting the right products from the right growers. Whether it’s berries or eastern vegetables, you know the product you will receive will be fresh and high-quality.

What eastern vegetables are offered:

When seeking eastern vegetables sold by produce distributors in NYC, E. Armata Inc. is the company to choose. We carry veggies harvested from Florida, Canada, Texas, and the entire east coast of the U.S. By becoming partners with top growers and shippers in various locations, we’ve been able to provide the highest quality produce for our customers. We constantly work to keep a fresh inventory so our customers are never disappointed. Our eastern vegetable inventory includes, but isn’t limited to:

  • Beans
  • Okra
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplants
  • Peppers
    • Red, Green, Suntans, Mixed, Jalapeno, Long Hots
  • Green and Yellow squash
  • Beets
  • Raddish
  • Cilantro
  • Parsley
  • Cabbage
  • Mint

Recipes to consider:

When you visit E. Armata you’ll never go home without fresh vegetables for dinner. With all that’s available, why not try out some new recipes? As a top-quality produce distributor in NYC we offer eastern vegetables that can add a little something extra to the following recipes:

If you’re someone who values the importance of fresh vegetables, then E. Armata Inc., a produce distributor in NYC, is right for you. Check out our website for more information about our produce and how we operate.  

Our Commitment to Food Safety

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E. Armata Inc.- Our Commitment to Food Safety

At E. Armata Inc., we take pride in being one of the best providers of high-quality produce at the Hunts Point Market. Food safety and quality control are important in preventing food-borne illnesses such as Escherichia coli O157, Shigella, and Yersinia.  At E. Armata Inc., we are GMP-certified as well as a recipient of a 100 percent superior rating through the FDA’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Our commitment to food safety is evidenced by the practices we’ve implemented. Below are a few ways our team at E. Armata Inc. supplies produce of the highest quality:

We Receive Shipments Daily

We receive fresh shipments daily into our facility and ensure enough time for proper inspection and food quality assessment.  This guarantees proper cleanliness and optimizes quality to our customers. We are diligent about the inspection process and take the time to review all products being shipped out to our customers before delivery.  All of our quality teams are staffed and managed in-house at E. Armata Inc. and we take pride in offering the freshest produce to our clients.

Temperature-Controlled Trucks

We use temperature-controlled trucks to ensure all products are delivered fresh. This method limits contamination of harmful bacteria and pollution to the products during transport.  For example, increased humidity causes increased the risk of spore and fungi production on fruits and vegetables. Our temperature-controlled trucks are chilled to the optimal temperature to ensure safe and quality delivery of products to our customers.

We Keep Thorough Track Of Our Products

At E. Armata Inc., we specifically keep track of all the fresh food products we receive by immediately uploading a picture of them as they are delivered onto our iPad tracking system.  This means that we take the extra time to ensure all deliverables are up-to-date in our system to ensure quality.

We Employ an Experienced Quality Control Team

Our employees are trained in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) quality control.  This process consists of seven principles: hazard analysis, identifying critical control points, determining critical limits, monitoring critical points, establishing corrective actions, developing record-keeping procedures, and establishing verification procedures. If you are looking for a produce distributor at the Hunts Point market, our team at E. Armata Inc. is experienced in providing the highest quality to our end consumers.

Our Inspectors Are USDA-Trained

Our inspectors are trained by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service inspection standards, which is a nationally recognized agency that provides the standardization, testing, and grading of all food products sold in the US.  This means that at E. Armata Inc you can rest assured that we are trained to provide our customers with high-quality produce.

Contact us if you are interested in our wholesale services delivering the freshest food and vegetable products possible. We ensure quality control of the highest standards and we have the experience behind it. If you are looking for a produce distributor at the Hunts Point market, reach out to us at E. Armata Inc. today!  

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The New York Produce Show – 2018

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Our first time exhibiting at The New York Produce Show – 2018 was a success! Thank you to everyone who visited our booths. It was a great meeting with those who make doing business a pleasure year-round as well as the new relationships we formed. Having the opportunity to showcase our brand new website, tropicals department, and E. Armata brand labels as our long-standing relationships with growers and shippers have enabled us to carry an extensive assortment of products year-round.

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Facts About the Hunts Point Market – New York Produce

  • Hunts Point Market began in 1962 in the south Bronx. Starting at just 40 acres, space is now 60 acres long and covers approximately 700,000 square feet of refrigeration. The market contains seven refrigerated and freezer buildings that are governed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • In June of 2011, the City of New York and the New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) agreed to extend the Hunts Point Market lease by three years. Their support was very significant for the growth and the history of Hunts Point Market.
  • The NYCEDC continued to work with the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative to develop a more long-term and modernized facility.
  • The City and the State agreed to contribute money and work with the Produce Cooperative to secure additional third-party sources of funding.
  • Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market, aka “The Market,” is responsible for 60% of the daily stock for all of New York City’s residents. The market is also is responsible for feeding 30 million people within the region.
  • The Hunts Point Market is made up of 3 separate markets:
    • Hunts Point Cooperative Meat Market
    • Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market
    • New Fulton Fish Market.

Who We Are:

E. Armata Inc, a New York Produce Distributor operates out of Hunts Point Market, New York as a 4th generation wholesaler. We work with growers and shippers to sell to a variety of grocers, institutional/restaurant suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers. Our top priority is to ensure that our customers are provided with the best quality product and service possible.

What We Believe:

As a family-run fruit and produce wholesaler, our mission is to provide our customers with the best fruit and produce. Our focus is to continue to build strong relationships with our grower/shippers, customers, and employees. We place value on having the highest quality products, rewarding integrity, and providing customers with the best produce and service.

If you are interested in learning more about us and our history, contact us today!