About the Produce Department
The Fruit Of Our Loving Labors
Fresh. Juicy. Crisp. These are just some of the qualities you look for in your fruits and vegetables. At Balducci's, you can be sure that every tomato, every apple, every ear of corn you buy is at its peak and was carefully selected for sale. That's because we buy our produce from local growers and rush it to the stores so that what you find is as fresh as it gets. In addition to local produce, we are also able to provide some fruits and vegetables imported from other parts of the world. With new items arriving every day, who knows what you'll find?
Fresh. Juicy. Crisp. These are just some of the qualities you look for in your fruits and vegetables. At Balducci's, you can be sure that every tomato, every apple, every ear of corn you buy is at its peak and was carefully selected for sale. That's because we buy our produce from local growers and rush it to the stores so that what you find is as fresh as it gets. In addition to local produce, we are also able to provide some fruits and vegetables imported from other parts of the world. With new items arriving every day, who knows what you'll find?
PRODUCE ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Tree Ripe Stone Fruits
Can you imagine juicy, golden-fleshed peaches and nectarines, or dark and voluptuous plums, and not think of summer? We didn't think so. This month, we're celebrating these seasonal favorites in store and online. What is a tree ripe stone... MoreBalduccis House Cut Fruit Salads
We challenge anyone who thinks all fruit salads are the same to try ours! After all, we make all of our salads ourselves every day using fresh fruit. Each cut of fruit is perfectly sweet, tender, and juicy -- as if the salad was made just for you. Choose... MoreBlueberries
Although these tiny, regal-colored berries are native to North America, they didn't become a staple of the spring and summer time harvest until the early part of the twentieth century. Right now, blueberries are in season, so why not stop in at our store and... MoreDriscolls Strawberries
There is a very good reason why we sell only one brand of strawberry. The way we see it, if one brand is consistently the best tasting and highest quality, why bother selling anything else? That's why you'll only find Driscoll strawberries in our stores. ... MoreBalduccis House Cut Fruit Salads
We challenge anyone who thinks all fruit salads are the same to try ours! After all, we make our salads ourselves every day using fresh fruit. Each cut of fruit is perfectly sweet, tender, and juicy -- as if the salad was made right on the spot, just for... MoreBlueberries
Although these tiny, dusky-colored berries are native to North America, they didn't become a staple of the spring and summertime harvest until the early part of the twentieth century. Blueberries are in season right now, so why not stop in at our store and... MoreDriscolls Strawberries
There is a very good reason why we sell only one brand of strawberry. The way we see it, if one brand is consistently the best tasting and highest quality, why bother selling anything else? That's why you'll only find Driscoll strawberries in our stores. ... MoreMister Spear Asparagus
You've never tasted asparagus this good. Springtime - when a food lover's fancy turns to thoughts of plump strawberries, fresh Pacific halibut, elegant Easter and Passover feasts...... MoreDriscolls Strawberries
There is a very good reason why we sell only one brand of strawberry. The way we see it, if one brand is consistently the best tasting and highest quality, why bother selling anything else? That's why you'll only find Driscoll strawberries in our stores. ... MoreHummingbird Farms Tomatoes
These hydroponic tomatoes may not be of the "good Earth," but they most definitely hold great flavor! Even in the winter months, Hummingbird Farm tomatoes are large and firm, and have a wonderfully sweet and aromatic scent. Use them for cooking, but don't... MoreBalduccis Own Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
One of the advantages of our new website is that we get to tell our customers more about our tried and true items, in addition to the new ones. For this month, we decided to feature our orange juice because it's always so popular with our customers, and... MoreOSO Sweet Onions
A Pleasantly Sweet Surprise For most of us, the idea of peeling away the skin of a raw onion and eating it out of hand makes us cringe. We're expecting, after all, that the onion is acrid, sharp, and might even have a little heat. Eating OSO sweet... MoreGrapefruit
What was once called the "forbidden fruit" of Barbados is now practically ubiquitous in our country, as grapefruit's vibrant aroma and flavor make it a favorite for breakfast, flavoring other foods, and aromatherapy. And, because grapefruits are grown... MoreBalduccis Orange Juice
Balducci's Own Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice One of the advantages of our new website is that we get to tell our customers more about our tried and true items, in addition to the new ones. For this month, we decided to feature our orange juice... MoreGrapefruit
What was once called the "forbidden fruit" of Barbados is now practically ubiquitous in our country, as grapefruit's vibrant aroma and flavor make it a favorite for breakfast, flavoring other foods, and aromatherapy. And, because grapefruits are grown... MoreOSO Sweet Onions
A Pleasantly Sweet Surprise For most of us, the idea of peeling away the skin of a raw onion and eating it out of hand makes us cringe. We're expecting, after all, that the onion is acrid, sharp, and might even have a little heat. Eating OSO sweet... MoreRising C Farm Citrus
Rising C Farms believes in nature taking its course so that fruit is ripened on its own time. Factors such as weather conditions can have an adverse effect, but Rising C believes that the primary goal should be fruit that is better tasting, and therefore... MoreLemons and limes
Meyer Lemon-a secret of chefs for years, this citrus fruit is believed to be a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin. As a result, Meyer lemons have sweeter juice than most others as well as aromatic flavor. Their small, compact design also makes... MoreHacienda Manflas Grapes
Fruit from Chile is one of our great resources, as their seasons are the inverse of ours. That means that although it may be cold here, we can secure ripe, fresh produce from there-especially grapes. For Chile, the grape season is November through May, as... MoreWhole Chestnuts
A "common" holiday tradition Although "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" sounds like an image reserved for a special occasion, it is interesting to note that in Europe, Asia, and Africa, they are a common substitute for potatoes when a starch is... MoreClementines
The tiny fruits with a big holiday flavor Why is the orange such a popular Christmas fruit? Perhaps it's the warm, golden color. Or maybe it's the irresistibly sweet taste that everyone can enjoy. Whatever the reason may be, it's clear that one... MorePrima Grapes
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry. - E.B. White For the month of November, the produce department is featuring red, green and black seedless grapes from Gerawan Farms,... MorePom Wonderful Pomegranates
A Fruit of Many Faces The pomegranate is famed for a number of reasons. It is a recurring symbol in classic mythology (even having the honor of being the fruit representing the Queen of the Gods) and in the Bible; it is a prominent theme in the arts... MoreCinacia Fingerling Potatoes
The Food Lover's Class of Potato This month, we are featuring a very special type of potato, just in time for the holidays. The Cinacia brands of fingerling potatoes are particularly unique because they are certified organic, as well as harvested and... More
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