Big Y focused on locally grown produce, plants and flowers
Big Y focused on locally grown produce, plants and flowers
Big Y, which sells locally grown produce from the spring into the fall as it follows the growing season in southern New England, has begun selling the first native produce of the season.
With stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, it is committed to supporting as many local growers as possible within its 63 stores.
In the past, Big Y purchased almost 5 million pounds of native produce from local farmers throughout the area. This year promises to exceed that amount as more farmers are added to provide their native fruits and vegetables to Big Y’s customers.
Big Y also offers local flowers and plants in all of its markets. Perennials from Cavicchio Greenhouses in Sudbury, MA, and annuals are in all Big Y markets. Fresh herbs like rosemary, oregano, sage and thyme from the same grower can also be found. And, for customers who love to grow their own strawberries, flats are in stock, too.
"We are excited to be able to expand our local offerings once again and to be able to support even more local growers from our region with these locally grown garden center plants," Michael D'Amour, executive vice president, said in a press release. "We know that our customers appreciate being able to buy local at their local Big Y."
