Swoon-worthy produce performed strong in Kitchn’s roundup of grocery store staples. The food and cooking site known for clever recipes, grocery hacks and home-cooking inspiration shone a spotlight on 10 of its top produce aisle picks in its annual “Kitchn’s 2022 Grocery Essentials.”
From cult-favorite Sumos to “tiny, delicate and perfectly cupped” Organicgirl Little Gems lettuce, produce favorites highlighted by Kitchn editors were as diverse as the category. Among top produce picks was NatureFresh’s addictively snackable, tiny tomatoes, Tomz Tomberry Tomatoes, as well as Frieda’s earthy-rich, versatile workhorse, the Stokes organic purple sweet potato. Two additional Frieda’s fresh produce products – the tart, punchy Popjoys Kumquats and juicy Rambas Rambutans – also made this year’s list.
“Being recognized with four awards is the proof point that our new branding is breaking through and speaking to consumers,” Cindy Sherman, senior director of marketing, insights & innovation at Frieda’s, said in a news release. “The Kitchn inspires better, healthier and more delicious eating for the consumers who follow them, so to be recognized for our products that do the same fills our hearts in every way.”
Also at the top of the Kitchn editors’ list was the Envy apple. Envy was selected not only because of its “totally crisp and the right amount of sweet” flavor, but also for its slow to oxidize flesh, making the apple a portable, sliced fruit favorite.
“Envy apples continue to shine. The superior taste, reliably crisp bite and sweet juiciness ensures they are a regular item in customers’ shopping lists, and this is validated by winning Kitchen Essentials’ prestigious Grocery Edition awards as a must-have item.” Cecilia Flores Paez, T&G Global’s head of marketing for North America, said in a news release.
Kitchn’s 2022 Grocery Essentials Produce products recognized:
Lettuce – Organicgirl Little Gems;
Salad kit – Aldi’s Little Salad Bar Southwest Chopped Salad Kit;
Mandarin oranges – Sumo Citrus;
Apples – Envy Apples;
Tomatoes – NatureFresh TomZ Tomberry Tomatoes;
Pickles – Grillo’s Pickles Italian Dill;
Blueberries – Wyman’s Frozen Wild Blueberries;
Sweet potatoes – Stokes Organic Purple Sweet Potato;
Kumquats – Popjoys Kumquats; and
Rambutans – Rambas Rambutans.
Kitchn shares inspiration for the food its readers want to eat. The site receives over 439 million monthly impressions across its website, email campaigns and social media channels. Check out the 2022 Grocery Essentials list at https://www.thekitchn.com/.
