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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Amazon's same-day perishable grocery delivery now offers thousands of fresh items from produce to seafood
Amazon announced that its same-day perishable grocery delivery service is now available in more than 1,000 US cities, with plans to expand to over 2,300 areas by the end of 2025. The service features thousands of fresh grocery items, from produce to frozen goods, alongside millions of other Amazon products. The selection includes fresh fruits such as strawberries, Honeycrisp apples, limes, and avocados; dairy items like milk, cheese, and yogurt; fresh meats and seafood; bakery items; and frozen meals. Customers can also include household products, electronics, and books in the same order for delivery within hours. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Also read: Amazon share price rises after Prime, non-prime members get never-before grocery delivery options 'Thousands of fresh grocery items are now available alongside millions of everyday products, all delivered within hours,' the company stated. Prime members can get free same-day delivery on orders over $25, while non-members can use the service for $12.99 per order. Specialized facilities ensure freshness in expanded service The expansion complements Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and other local grocery and specialty retailers available on Amazon. The company uses temperature-controlled fulfillment centers to ensure freshness, with each item undergoing a six-point quality check before delivery. Perishables are shipped in insulated, recyclable bags to maintain proper temperature. Live Events The service was first tested in Phoenix; Orlando, Florida; and Kansas City, Missouri. Amazon said that strawberries, Honeycrisp apples, limes, and avocados are among the most popular same-day delivery grocery items. Customers can access the offering by visiting the Same-Day Store on and selecting the Food and Grocery category. Orders can combine groceries with other same-day delivery products, including electronics, kitchenware, and entertainment items. A June 2025 Capital One Shopping Research report found that 138.3 million Americans purchased groceries online in 2024, with 28 per cent doing so at least once a month. On average, online shoppers spend nearly 29.4 per cent of their grocery budgets online. The top three categories purchased were nonperishable foods, soft drinks, and fresh food. Also read: Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to perishable foods to compete with Instacart, Walmart By 2029, the report projects more than 180 million Americans will buy groceries online, with the largest share of shoppers between ages 18 and 34.
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Ferguson's Eau Claire Turns 15 With New Attractions and a Menu Worth Falling For
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ferguson's Family of Farms, home of the Midwest's ultimate fall family destinations, reopens its flagship Eau Claire location on August 16, 2025, celebrating 15 fall seasons with a brand-new attraction and an expanded food menu. With more than 300,000 visitors across its four locations last year, Ferguson's continues to set the standard, delivering immersive, memory-making experiences that go well beyond the orchard. Last year, Ferguson's produced over 13 million apples on 400,000 apple trees, which made a big impact far beyond the harvest. Each year, Ferguson's Family of Farms' orchards generate enough oxygen to support the breathing needs of more than 15,000 people, and when you add in the benefits of an apple a day, the impact is even greater. Beyond making a positive environmental impact, Ferguson's continues to broaden the experiences that make fall unforgettable for families near and far. New this year is an interactive Wild West-themed paintball gallery and an expanded menu of food and desserts, giving families even more ways to enjoy the season together, including an elevated culinary experience inspired by local ingredients and peak fall flavors. 'It's been an incredible honor to share Ferguson's with the Eau Claire community for the past 15 seasons,' said Andy Ferguson, co-owner of Ferguson's Orchards. 'Everything we've done has been rooted in family, tradition, and the desire to keep creating something special for our guests. From new attractions to expanded offerings, we're proud to be at the forefront of agritourism in the Midwest. As we prepare to welcome our two-millionth visitor this season, we remain just as committed to creating unforgettable experiences for everyone who makes Ferguson's part of their fall tradition.' Fall Flavors to the Next Level After taking a stroll through Apple Blossom Park, visitors will find an assortment of delicious ways to refuel as the Eau Claire orchard broadens its food and beverage offerings like never before. Delicious artisan-style pizzas (now with a gluten-free option), Wagyu beef chili cheese dogs, pulled pork nachos, crave-worthy cider floats and even an apple pie-inspired sundae are all on the menu for the first time. Foodies and wine connoisseurs alike will want to stop by the Country Store (no admission fee required) to enjoy this year's seasonal flavors. Mouth-watering baked goods, including pastries, cookies, muffins, pies, caramel apples and, of course, Ferguson's iconic apple cider donuts, will be on full display and ready to enjoy. The Country Store will also offer a wide selection of locally made gifts, crafts, and fresh-picked apples—including the beloved Pazazz and world-famous Honeycrisp varieties. Visitors can look forward to a new bar and picnic zone, outside the paid admission area, to sip on flavorful (and colorful!) hard cider flights, tasty brews, and the fan-favorite apple cider slushies, with or without alcohol, topped with a fresh apple cider donut! Ferguson Apple Wine is a crisp, orchard-grown varietal that promises to capture the essence of the harvest in every glass. One-of-a-Kind Farm Activities for Everyone With a plethora of attractions across the farm, Ferguson's Eau Claire offers enjoyment for everyone. From one-of-a-kind farm activities, including the grain train, corn pit, barnyard ball, duck races, and wagon rides, to unique all-time favorites such as the straw bale pyramid, giant spinning apples, pumpkin jumping pads, pedal tractors, and lawn games, Ferguson's Eau Claire promises no shortage of fun for an all-day outdoor adventure. With the new interactive Paintball Shooting Gallery, the 'Saloon Shootout' (available for an additional cost), visitors can expect a thrilling experience never before seen at any of Ferguson's Family of Farms. Visitors can also explore the creative 'Farm to Tap' corn maze, a 2.5-mile pathway that traces the journey of an apple from the orchard to the viral Apple Cider Slushie. For a complete list of attractions, head to Voted the number one 'Best Orchard' and 'Best Corn Maze' in Volume One's 'Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll 2025,' Ferguson's Eau Claire is the perfect fall family destination, whether you're visiting the nearby Chippewa Falls or heading to Minneapolis. Admission remains just $18 per person for a full day with unlimited visits all season long. Children under two are admitted free, and tickets for active-duty personnel, veterans, and seniors are $15. Each ticket includes a season pass valid for daily entry from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends through November 2. Tickets must be purchased online—visit for details. About Ferguson's Orchards Ferguson's Orchards is the Midwest's premier fall 'agritourism' destination and the region's largest commercial apple grower between the Rocky Mountains and Lake Michigan, with over 400,000 apple trees. Family-owned and family-farmed, Ferguson's has four locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota, offering best-in-class apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, wagon rides, and authentic farm-to-table culinary experiences, among other attractions. The Fergusons believe that knowing your farmer and seeing where your food comes from is key to a happy, healthy life and sense of community. Over the years, Ferguson's has received many awards, including Best Apple Orchard, Best Pumpkin Patch, Best Corn Maze, Best Family Entertainment Business and Small Business of the Year. 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Business Insider
06-08-2025
- General
- Business Insider
I walk to Trader Joe's every week to shop for my family of 4. These 10 items always make it into my cart.
My kids go crazy for Trader Joe's butternut-squash ravioli, and it's a dinner I can prepare in minutes. It's always helpful to have a few tried-and-true dinners on hand for nights when the kids get fussy. When I want to make sure I get some food in them, I take a couple of minutes to prepare these thin pasta triangles with butternut-squash filling inside. My kids have yet to turn the pasta down, and this dish allows me to rationalize that I've fed the children a fruit — squashes have seeds! Cosmic Crisp apples are great to pack as snacks. My local Trader Joe's often stocks Cosmic Crisp apples, a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp apples. They come in two distinct sizes: small ones, which are in a 2-pound bag, and huge ones, which customers can buy individually. I especially like the latter. Cosmic Crisps tend to brown more slowly than most other apples because they have higher levels of acidity and sugar, so if I cut one up and pack it as a snack for both kids, I know the slices will look fresh and appetizing all day. And in my experience, Cosmic Crisps don't seem to bruise easily. I throw one in my bag whenever I anticipate the need for a healthy afternoon snack. Trader Joe's jalapeño sauce has plenty of flavor and mixes well with other condiments. Trader Joe's jalapeño sauce stays true to the taste of its namesake pepper, though I'd say it carries more of the jalapeño's flavor than its heat. Like all hot sauces, this product has a wide range of potential uses. However, I didn't discover its true purpose until I put it on a salami sandwich in place of mustard. It brought out the very best of cured meat. I eat a lot of burgers at home, so I play around with condiments to keep things interesting. I found that combining this jalapeño sauce with mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce makes an excellent burger topping. The elote corn-chip dippers barely make it back to my apartment. These might be my favorite chips of all time, which is no small accomplishment. They taste quite a bit like Cool Ranch Doritos, just with an extra little kick of heat. The chips' hearty texture is phenomenal, and they remind me of higher-caliber Fritos. The bag suggests dipping these chips in guacamole, but that seems unnecessarily indulgent. They carry enough flavor on their own. I sometimes fantasize about crushing them up and using them to bread chicken, but in truth, I usually just eat half the bag on my walk home. The store's organic Bolivian coffee blend makes some of my favorite cold brew. I drink an alarming amount of coffee. Ever since I started making cold brew at home about 10 years ago, I estimate I've saved thousands of dollars in coffee-shop purchases. I've experimented with various roasts, origins, and preparations and have yet to find a high-quality coffee in the same price range as Trader Joe's organic Bolivian blend. It produces cold brew exactly as I want it: strong but smooth, with subtle, caramel-tinged sweetness. Thanks to Trader Joe's, we never have to settle for carrots of just one color. I could say I buy multicolored carrots because my kids think they're fun, but in truth, the novelty hasn't yet worn off on me either. Now our crudités look like a beautiful autumnal cornucopia. The purple ones are especially popular in my house, and it doesn't hurt that they're also very tasty. Reusable lavender dryer bags make my whole home smell fresh. I have sensitive skin and can't handle most fabric softeners, so I always keep a stock of these dryer bags, which have lavender as their only ingredient, to help my clothes smell nice. I also like that they don't have harsh chemicals. The lavender is enough to add a pleasant, floral fragrance to my laundry and freshen up the air in my apartment. Pretzel nuggets filled with peanut butter are the ultimate blend of sweet and salty. I'm old enough to remember a time when stuffed pretzels seemed rare and felt reserved for special occasions. Now they're widely available — especially at Trader Joe's — and you can choose from multiple different nut-butter fillings and coatings. I favor the classic ones with peanut butter on the inside. They're crunchy, salty, sweet, and satisfying. When I think of a Venn diagram representing all the different ways I want my snacks to taste, these treats land smack-dab in the middle. All I need to make a delicious homemade pizza is Trader Joe's plain dough, a mozzarella log, and jarred sauce. After trying a variety of Trader Joe's frozen pizzas, I've found I often prefer to make my own. I pair ready-to-bake plain pizza dough with a jar of fat-free pizza sauce and a fresh mozzarella log. The jar of sauce and the cheese are enough for at least two pizzas — assuming no one snacks on the cheese — and the dough is easier to work with than other supermarket ones I've used in the past. My kids won't eat spicy food, but I jazz up my slices with Trader Joe's version of Sriracha. The jerk-chicken burritos are too spicy for my kids, meaning I get them all to myself. It's always important to stock up on foods my kids will eat, but it's equally important to keep some on hand that my kids won't touch. I want to know that I have lunch options that won't descend upon like vultures, and the jerk-chicken burrito is one of them. It's delicious and has enough Caribbean spices that my children, who can't handle spice, stay away from it. Like most burritos, these are great with a little sour cream. Although I haven't found it in stores in a while, I hope Trader Joe's brings it back as it often does with products.
The Onion
31-07-2025
- Health
- The Onion
CDC Recommends Eating A Nice Crisp Shiny Apple Instead Of Having Unprotected Sex
ATLANTA—Claiming that the experience could provide as much satisfaction as unsafe sex, a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control this week recommends Americans eat a nice, shiny apple instead of having unprotected intercourse. 'What we are finding is that the risks associated with irresponsible sexual acts far exceed those of chomping on this delicious fruit,' said CDC director Susan Monarez, adding that it took the same amount of effort to chew and savor a ripe Honeycrisp apple as it did to remove a condom and 'raw-dog' a lover to completion. 'When compared to individuals who engage in unprotected sex, those who consume apples have far lower rates of genital warts. While it is true that eating an apple too quickly may result in temporary abdominal pain, the risks associated with gonorrhea are far worse. The message is clear: If you're considering going to a bathhouse to have anonymous sex with multiple partners, make the smart choice and try a Granny Smith instead.' The CDC also announced plans to distribute free apples in high schools around the country using money saved from cutting sex education programs.
Eater
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
The 2025 Minnesota State Fair's Best New Items
When the State Fair returns next month from Thursday, August 21, through Labor Day, September 1, attendees will be treated to 33 new items and eight new vendors. There are upwards of 300 official vendors serving more than 1,600 items this year. The 2025 State Fair also features the unexpected, two entries from the lauded team at Patisserie 46: a pull-apart doughnut packed with local Honeycrisp apples; and a banana s'more made of brown-butter crumb cake topped with graham cracker streusel and baked with bananas, marshmallows, and chocolate chunks. Check out some of the more intriguing options below. Eater Twin Cities All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The Apple Glaze from Patisserie 46. Sweet lumpia — also known as turon — is available, made with ube butter banana French toast. This hoagie comes with bison and bacon meatballs from Minnesota-based Eichten's Bison. Tandoori Chicken Quesaratha from Holy Land. Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Doughnut from Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts. New vendor Irie Jamaican serves oxtail (jerk or barbecue) with festival (a sweet, fried bread). Soul Bowl's Chicken-Fried Bacon Fries. Chocolate Strawberry Cup is a new vendor for 2025. Kora & Mila's Cookie Dough presents Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-A-Stick. Cheese curds fried in funnel cake batter from the Blue Barn. Mancini's al Fresco's Cannoli Gelato Nachos.
