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Local, Specialty, Organic and Market Reports 1-16-23
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We are Green by Nature, Greener by Choice. To date, Testa services hundreds of customers and that number continues to grow. We put you as the customer first.
Testa distributes to Chicagoland's foodservice entities including restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, country clubs, sports venues, and catering services. We are always willing to work with our customers to make sure our services are the best fit for their needs. At Testa, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality produce and quality service. We take the extra steps to ensure that the p
roduct you get from us has been taken care of from the start. We source from premier vendors, store and distribute your produce in our LEED Platinum Certified facility, and put every item that enters our warehouse through a strict safety process to make sure you are getting the best quality out there. Our service is what distinguishes us from all the rest. Our Customer Service department is on hand to process your orders all day. Our sales staff will attend to you personally whenever there is an issue. Our drivers are experienced and work the hardest to make sure you get your product when you are supposed to, and they do it with a smile. We have built relationships with our customers to get to know you better. When we know what you want, we can getter serve you what you need. Testa Produce is a family owned and operated organization. The family business began in 1912, with founder Dominick Testa selling stalks of celery door-to-door out of a basket. The creation of the Chicago Terminal Produce Market pro¬vided a central selling location for the company and Testa maintained a stall there for several years. Eventually Testa Produce outgrew that area and moved all operations to a larger building off of the Market. As the restaurant industry evolved, so did Testa Produce. In 2011, Testa expanded yet again and moved into its new home: a 91,300 square foot fa¬cility featuring the most state-of-the-art green technologies. Testa’s facility achieved LEED® Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, and with that Testa Produce became the first LEED Platinum Foodservice Facil¬ity in the United States. The building was designed with a minimal carbon footprint and utilizes numerous renewable energy sources. Using sustainable practices allows Testa Produce to support and protect the key element of the pro¬duce industry: The Earth.
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Local, Specialty, Organic and Market Reports 1-16-23 -
Local, Specialty, Organic and Market Reports 1-16-23 -
You LOVE to See It!
Testa Produce was super happy to see a dish from Paramount Events/Eden on the cover of Chicago Magazine. Testa Produce always enjoys seeing the creativity and talent that goes into elevating the quality products we deliver to our customers. If you see this beautiful dish on your local newsstand, pick it up and check out what our friends in Chicago can put on your plate.
Testa Produce is proud to offer Wilder Fields
Great Greens from a Great Company
Wilder Fields is building a better way of growing, harvesting, and delivering the freshest greens to market. Wilder Fields provides exceptional flavor, texture, cleanliness, and nutrition to our consumers while positively enhancing our communities and our planet.
Quality Cold-Pressed Juices from Twisted Alchemy
Different sizes are available in Lemon and Persian Lime. Be it a Cocktail or a Mocktail, blended beverage or shaken drink, these juices will bring the crisp flavor your customers look for in a beverage.
Talk with your sales rep about getting a delivery today.
www.testaproduce.com
Testa Produce was proud to welcome Joshua Harrison from Wilder Fields to discuss the amazing work his team is doing to grow quality leafy greens in vertical farms. Recently, Wilder Fields set up a vertical farm in an old Target department store. With innovative growing techniques and an eye on the future of agriculture, Wilder Fields is helping to change the way the greens we see on our plates are produced.
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Don't Stop Thinking About Summer as Winter Takes Hold
Testa Produce is selling some FSM Granada Slushie Machines. We have a limited supply, so this sale will only last as long as we have the supply.
2 Bowl Machine $350.00 | 3 bowl Machine $400.00 | ALL UNITS REQUIRE FREON
Contact: [email protected] for more information
Don't Stop Thinking About Summer as Winter Takes Hold
Testa Produce is selling some FSM Granada Slushie Machines. We have a limited supply, so this sale will only last as long as we have the supply.
2 Bowl Machine $350.00 | 3 bowl Machine $400.00 | ALL UNITS REQUIRE FREON
Contact: [email protected] for more information
Don't Stop Thinking About Summer as Winter Takes Hold
Testa Produce is selling some FSM Granada Slushie Machines. We have a limited supply, so this sale will only last as long as we have the supply.
2 Bowl Machine $350.00 | 3 bowl Machine $400.00 | ALL UNITS REQUIRE FREON
Contact: [email protected] for more information
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Local, Specialty, Organic and Market Reports 1-2-23 -
What Do You Know About the Pommelo?
Citrus are in full swing right now, and this is the biggest of them all. Typically, the fruit is pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and a very thick albedo (rind pith). It is a large citrus fruit, 15–25 centimeters (5.9–9.8 in) in diameter, usually weighing 1–2 kilograms (2.2–4.4 lb).
Starting Tuesday: Stemmed Strawberries $45 a flat #38604
Talk with your sales rep for more info or visit testaproduce.com
Kale types are marked by the colors green, white, purple, or blue-green and the leaf shape. Kale contains lutein, a nutrient that helps create the plant’s color, and Lutein helps keep eyes and vision healthy. One cup of raw kale gives you more than 100% of the Daily Value of vitamins A and K. Talk to your sales rep about ordering today, or head to www.testaproduce.com
An Eagle-Eyed customer saw one of our eye-catching Testa Produce trucks en route to delivery.
This year, the employees of Testa Produce opened up their hearts to help donate a tremendous pile of toys for their 2022 Toy Drive. The generosity and charity of everyone at Testa Produce are sure to bring joy to our neighbors in the Back of The Yards community.
Wide varieties are starting to come into peak season. Talk with your sales rep about ordering one of winter's favorites soon.
It’s time for some bright citrus flavors! In Florida alone, there are 40 citrus packing houses and 20 processing plants, and more than 70% of America’s supply of citrus comes from Florida. 90% of orange juice in the United States is made from Florida-grown oranges. The average American consumes 2.7 gallons of orange juice a year, making it the most consumed juice. There are over 600 varieties of oranges in the world. (According to AgHire)
#69399 - Case #10 TP - Sunchokes
The time for Sunchokes is here! When picking out sunchokes, you'll want to select firm ones with no black spots or noticeable blemishes for the best results. The older the sunchoke, the sponger they get. Talk with your sales rep about picking some up today.
We start looking out for roasted vegetables on every table when the weather turns colder, and these frozen, organic tri-color cauliflower florets are the perfect addition to any plate.
Currently, Testa Produce is running a special on this item at $79.00. Talk with your sales rep about getting a delivery today.
The name Kohlrabi is derived from the German word for cabbage (kohl) and turnip (rabi). It originates from the northeast of Europe, and consumption has stayed mainly in this area. But it is gaining popularity around the world. The first description of kohlrabi was by a European botanist in 1554.
🎄🎅 It's always a Wonderful Day at Testa Produce, but Today is REALLY Wonderful! 🎄🎅
Take a look at the festivities at the Testa Produce Potluck.
🍊It's Clementine Time Ya'll! 🍊
#73252 - Clementines - Case 10/ 3# TP
#77241 - Clementines - Bag 3# TP
Fun Facts: In 2016, world production of clementines, mandarin oranges, tangerines and satsumas, reported as a group to FAOSTAT, was 32.8 million tons. Clementines are named in honor of Clément Rodier, a French missionary who first discovered and propagated the cultivar in Algeria. This hybrid is believed to be a spontaneous cross between a mandarin and a sweet orange.
#40650 - Sack #25 - Turnips
Over 30 varieties of turnips differ in size, color, flavor and usage. Purple-top turnips are the most common type. The heaviest turnip weighed 39 lb 3 oz, recorded at the Alaska State Fair.
Now at Testa Produce, Plant-Based Shreds from Better Balance. These Vegan, Plant-Based Shreds are a fantastic meat substitute that acts as a blank canvas for any entree. With these Plant-Based Shreds from Better Balance, Tikka Masala, Chicken Tacos, Vegan BBQ and much more are possible.
Talk with your sales rep about getting a sample today.
Plant-Based Shreds 4.4lb/case (2 qty - 2.2lb bags) #88534
“Winter” squashes are uniquely beautiful with ribbed or bumpy skins, irregular shapes, and vibrant colors ranging from yellow to orange to dark green or even multi-toned. Sometimes displayed as seasonal table decorations, they are best appreciated when featured as a star ingredient in many recipes. According The Nutrition Source.
🍊It's Clementine Time Ya'll! 🍊
#73252 - Clementines - Case 10/ 3# TP
#77241 - Clementines - Bag 3# TP
Happy Thanksgiving from Everyone at Testa Produce
Testa Produce is proud to help the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago feed 400 families this Thanksgiving.
Check out this video from the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago to this amazing work in action.
“Thank you for helping us feed 400 families this Thanksgiving!”
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Hearth roasted porchetta sandwich on a cold day? Yes, please!
You Love to See It
In "Listen to Your Vegetables," the star chef makes a case that asparagus is the "supermodel" of the vegetable world
#79263 - Jumbo Brussels Sprouts, Case 25#
#69181 - Brussels Sprouts, Box 5#
The Brussels Sprout was introduced to North America by 18th-century French settlers in Louisiana, and the best Brussels Sprouts have tightly wrapped leaves, bright green color and firm stems.
Talk with your sales rep today and get these Thanksgiving Favorites in your kitchen before the holiday.
Giorgio’s Naturals
~ All products are dry cured from 60 to 90 days
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Truly a winter fruit, the color of the blood orange develops during the cold weather at night. Originating in Sicily, it’s believed that blood oranges were a mutation, possibly of the tangelo and pomelo. Blood oranges have protected geographical status in Italy.
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It's time for some Pumpkins! Great for decorations and cooking. Testa Produce has a number of sizes available. #2010 Pie Pumpkin (Softball Size) #61934 Small Pumpkin ( Soccer Ball Size ) #61933 Medium Pumpkin (Basketball Size) #61932 Large Pumpkin (Beach Ball Size) www.testaproduce.com #producelife #Testaproduce #Halloween #Fall
Before the Jack-o-lantern, there was the rutabaga. Seriously, before carving pumpkins became popular, rutabagas and turnips were hollowed out and filled with glowing coals to scare away evil spirits. #02072 - Rutabaga, Pound TP #Testaproduce #Seasonalproduce #Seasonalvegetables
Testa Produce is honored to partner with The Greater Chicago Food Depository. Testa Produce had the pleasure of touring their amazing facility and seeing how they deliver miracles all over the city of Chicago. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is part of a united community effort working to bring food, dignity and hope to our Cook County neighbors. They act as the hub for a network of more than 700 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other programs. Testa Produce is grateful to partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository as they continue to cultivate hope for the families in our community by ending hunger. #nationalgratitudeday
🍎 We Got Your Apples at Testa Produce🍎 Testa Produce is offering many varieties and we have plenty of these apples in stock right now. 00270 - Braeburn 88 CT 02293 - Fuji 88 CT 02261 - Granny Smith 88 CT 66916 - Honey Crisp 88 CT 65757 - Pink lady 100 CT
Behind the Scenes at Testa Produce Warehouse Washing! I promise, it's not raining inside. We're just washing. Row by Row, our dedicated warehouse team moves and stages product on our racks to allow for some power washing of our LEED Platinum Facility. Take a sneak peek here.
Surprise! Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Now is the time to pick up strawberries and roses for your Valentine's Party or that intimate gathering being planned. #ShopTestaProduce (https://shoptestaproduce.com/) to get this delivered fast and fresh. #Strawberries (Item#64533) #Roses (Item#73373)
🍕National Pizza Day is today! If you're East Coast, West Coast or Third Coast, celebrate the beauty of pizza in whatever way you love. Deep Dish, Thin Crust or Dollar Slice... we'll celebrate it all at #testaproduce Where do you stand on toppings? What do you want to see when you lift the top on a pizza box? If you want the freshest ingredients for your homemade pizza, #ShopTestaProduce and #Eatwell https://testaproduce.mychefcart.com/
There's no better excuse to have some breakfast for dinner, because today is National Blueberry Pancake Day. And remember... It's never too late for Blueberry Pancakes. 😀
🍸 Dry January 2022 is coming to a close and it's time to stock up on all those great bar necessities. Try a Perfect Pomegranate Margarita prepared with 100% Cold Pressed Juice from Twisted Alchemy. #shoptestaproduce #testaproduceinc #dryjanuary #chicagoland #TestaProduce Twisted Alchemy - Pomegranate Juice - Item #88049 https://orders.testaproduce.com/
📣We are now accepting applications and urgently hiring at the link below. If you're ready to start an exciting new job, click the link and fill out an application. http://ow.ly/z6YN50Hxi23
You can count on Hellmann's commitment to quality ingredients - and the real mayonaise taste your guests love. Buy Now: orders.testaproduce.com #TestaProduce #ThanksgivingLeftOvers #ChefAvlaro #UnileverFoodSolutionsNA #ChefsHolidayFaves #BlackFridaySpecial #Hellmanns #Knorr #BuyItNow
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