Subway Partners With Fresh From Florida to Support Local Produce
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Ubiquitous fresh-focused fast food provider Subway is teaming up with Fresh From Florida to promote Florida-grown produce served in the restaurants some 1,500 Florida locations.
“Florida's hard-working farmers make it easy for everyone to enjoy fresh, local produce any time of the year,” said Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. “I'm proud to partner with one of Florida's largest restaurant chains to highlight the availability and affordability of Fresh From Florida products across the state.”
Commissioner Putnam announced the new partnership last week. Beginning this month and running through April, Subway restaurants will feature Fresh From Florida advertising and marketing materials highlighting Subway's commitment to sourcing locally grown Florida cucumbers, green peppers, and tomatoes during local growing seasons, the Florida Department of Agriculture noted in a press release.
“We are excited to partner with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Fresh From Florida program to highlight Subway's commitment to locally-sourced, farm fresh produce,” said Staci Clark, longstanding Panama City area franchisee. “Our customers have a high expectation of high quality ingredients that are grown right here in our local communities and this partnership ensures that we continue to meet those goals.”
The Fresh From Florida partnership will, according to a press release, highlight Subway's commitment to sourcing Florida produce. Locations in the major cities throughout the state will feature advertising and marketing materials—cities including Tallahassee, Orlando, Panama City, Gainesville, Miami, Ft. Myers, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and Jacksonville.
Last year, Subway purchased more than 74 million pounds of Florida-grown tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers.
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