Shishito Pepper Trendsetter and Vegetable Enthusiast Brings The Heat to Monterey
IMMOKALEE, FL – JULY 24, 2023 – Ark Foods, BB #:290462 a modern-day farming company on a mission to rejuvenate the agriculture industry in America by showcasing the magic of vegetables, is bringing the heat to this year’s International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference in Monterey, CA.
“Vegetables and, more importantly, the art of farming is at our core,” shared Noah Robbins, Founder + CEO of Ark Foods. “For us, it always starts with the vegetable. They’re the product of a fascinating process and the starting ingredient for a million new ones. Chefs were our original audience, and they continue to be top of mind as we plant, innovate and learn.”
Ark Foods, an East Coast grower, was founded ten years ago on the belief that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy vegetables. During IFPA’s Foodservice Conference, they will be sharing their wide range of specialty veggies, available for wholesale purchase, spotlighting their Shishito Peppers, Long Hots, Cubanelles, Red Fresnos, Jalapeños and Poblanos, as well as their Mini Heirloom Tomato medley.
In addition to their peppers and tomatoes, Ark Foods suggests that chefs consider their personal-sized Honeynut Squash as they begin to plan their fall menus. It boasts a notably sweeter flavor than a Butternut Squash and contains high amounts of beta-carotene, a natural antioxidant. Honeynut is ideal for roasting with a drizzle of savory salted honey or maple syrup. Cooked whole, the skin of a Honeynut is edible, delivering a kitchen-friendly, waste-reducing solution for fall menus.
“We started this company with a single vegetable, the Shishito Pepper,” said Robbins. “Now, we’re a predominant domestic grower of many different chili peppers, continuously working to add products that celebrate the magic of vegetables.”
Visit Ark Foods in booth #302 during IFPA’s Foodservice Conference this July 27-28 in Monterey, CA, to learn about their love of vegetables. For their full line of produce items, please visit www.arkfoods.com or contact Lindsay Belfatto, VP of Sales, at hello@arkfoods.com.
About Ark Foods
Ark Foods is a modern-day farming company making fresh food accessible to everyone. From Shishito Peppers and Honeynut Squash to Stir Fry Kits and Chopped Salad Kits made with simple, clean ingredients, Ark Foods believes there’s magic in growing and eating vegetables and works every day to share this feeling with the world.? Ark Foods has deep farming roots, from purchasing the highest quality seeds to growing crops responsibly, and produces fresh, imaginative food all over the USA. Ark Foods is available at select retailers nationwide as well as leading specialty produce distributors across North America. For more information, visit www.arkfoods.com or follow us on Instagram at @arkfoods.
