Celebrate Earth Month

FreshDirect is committed to putting sustainability and environmental health first, and that includes working with partners who share our vision. The products on this list represent innovators who are doing what's best for the planet during Earth Month and all year long.

These brands work with farmers and use ingredients that go a few steps further than just organic. That means practices rooted in regenerative agriculture and supporting a healthy food system. This ensures the welfare of the land, animals, and people for years to come.

Independent farms face many challenges trying to gain a foothold in a highly competitive industry. Those that persist do so because they believe in leading with integrity and doing what's best for the environment, animals, and people. FreshDirect partners directly with a number of small farms because we know that great quality goes hand-in-hand with responsible, sustainable practices. When you purchase from growers and ranchers like the ones on this list, you're supporting a more equitable food system.

Did you know? Currently, monkfish is above target population levels in our local waters. That means it is in abundant supply and requires fewer resources to catch, making it one of the most sustainable, environmentally conscious seafood choices available. Monkfish is delicious, with buttery flesh that lives up to its rep as the poor man's lobster. This recipe for coconut curry monkfish is a great intro to this versatile seafood: Cut 1 1/12 lb cleaned monkfish into roughly 2-inch pieces and place in a zip top bag. In a bowl, mix 1 can coconut milk, juice from one lime, 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 minced jalapeno, and 1/4 c roughly chopped cilantro. Measure out 1/3 c of mixture and set aside in a container. Pour remaining mixture over fish in bag and let marinate in fridge 1 hour to overnight. When ready to cook, heat a grill or saute pan over medium-high. Remove fish pieces from marinade and sear until cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side. Place fish on a serving platter and pour over reserved marinade. Recipe by Stefanie Sacks, MS, CNS, CDN.

Upcycling, the practice of repurposing materials that would have otherwise gone unused, is an important tool in the fight against food waste. We're proud to work with the brands featured on this list, which each uses upcycled ingredients to create something that's delicious. Add their goods to your pantry and you'll be making a choice that reduces your carbon footprint and benefits the environment.

When we say "Good on Purpose", it isn't some lofty ideal. For close to 40 years, Stonyfield Organic has been taking care of farmers and their life's work to produce healthy food, healthy businesses, and a healthy planet. So this year, choose a yogurt that's made with a mission ¿ because there's a reason organic is in our name.