The Fresh Market Launches its New Hot & Fresh Neapolitan-Style Pizza, Elevating Your Pizza Experience!

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2024--

The Fresh Market renowned for providing the highest quality, best tasting fresh foods, invites pizza enthusiasts to experience the culinary delight of its new authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, which has already won in a blind taste test against America’s biggest pizza chain.*

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No more dinner dilemmas! The Fresh Market has crafted the ultimate solution with our New Hot and Fresh Pizza™, designed to quench the cravings of pizza lovers, busy families, and discerning foodies alike. The secret? Quality, fresh ingredients atop a perfect golden crust made with Neapolitan flour. Each pizza features crushed Italian tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese, meticulously selected to ensure every bite is as delightful as the last. We put our chefs to the test, challenging them to create a pizza that not only meets but surpasses the caliber of America's best restaurant chains. Ideal for pizza lovers of all ages who value both taste and convenience, our Hot and Fresh Pizza™ turns the age-old question of "What's for dinner tonight?" into a resounding chorus of "Hot and Fresh Pizza from The Fresh Market night!"

Available Anytime, Any Day - Perfect for Every Occasion

Whether you're hosting a family dinner, grabbing a quick lunch, or satiating a pizza craving, The Fresh Market's range of Neapolitan-style pizzas promises a flavor for every taste and occasion!

With options ranging from meaty delights: Hot Honey Pepperoni and Classic Pepperoni to meat-free wonders: Cheese, Ensalada, Margherita and Pepe Fromage, our selection caters to everyone's taste buds and preferences, ensuring there's a flavor for every palate.

What's even better? Each flavor comes in two convenient sizes: 12", perfect for a satisfying meal for one or two people, and 16", ideal for sharing with friends and family. And because we believe gourmet experiences should be affordable, our prices are as inviting as our flavors. The 12” pizzas start at $7.99, and 16” pizzas start at $12.99.

The Fresh Market’s delivery partners are sweetening the deal to enjoy the new Hot and Fresh Pizza™ with introductory deals:

Gourmet Ingredients Make Every Bite Extraordinary

"When our skilled chefs set out to craft an authentic Italian pizza, they honored the time-honored Neapolitan traditions with a singular focus on quality and freshness," expressed Giorgio Bianchetti, Chief Merchandising Officer of The Fresh Market. "Their passion has culminated in a pizza that not only meets but exceeds expectations. We’re thrilled to invite our valued guests to savor this exceptional Hot & Fresh pizza, meticulously prepared with the finest fresh ingredients, right here at The Fresh Market."

The Fresh Market pizzas feature three primary ingredients that contribute to their unique taste and texture. The mozzarella cheese, sourced from BelGioioso, is celebrated for its exquisite texture and delicately clean flavor, a testament to the time-honored Italian cheesemaking traditions. The sauce, a crucial component, owes its rich and authentic flavor to the Italian tomatoes, grown in the fertile volcanic soils near Mt. Vesuvius, subtly seasoned with salt. Completing the foundation is the crust, crafted from the highly esteemed Neapolitan flour, which ensures a light yet crisply lavish base, reflecting centuries of Italian baking expertise.

Outperforming The Biggest Chain-By Taste, Not Just Words

The Fresh Market didn't aim to create just another pizza; our goal was to craft a pizza that stood out for its delicious taste. However, we knew that simply talking about its quality and taste wouldn't suffice. Therefore, we decided to put our pepperoni pizza to the ultimate test against the pepperoni pizza of the biggest pizza chain in America in a blind taste test. The result? Our pepperoni pizza won with 61% of the blind taste test participants preferring the taste of The Fresh Market’s new Hot and Fresh pepperoni pizza to the other chain’s pepperoni pizza.*

Sizzling Pizza Bundle Deals featuring Coca-Cola (R) products – Save More, Savor More!

Starting May 29, and running for the rest of 2024, ending 12/31/2024, pizza lovers can dial up their pizza experience and choose between two different pizza bundles with either a 12" pizza ($20) or 16" pizza ($25):

The Pizza Bundle includes:

Giorgio Bianchetti added, "The introduction of the Hot & Fresh Pizza™ line at The Fresh Market is far more than just a new addition to our menu; it marks the continuation of our passion for culinary innovation and our dedication to catering to the varied tastes of our customers. This initiative is a clear reflection of our commitment to excellence in quality, taste, and customer satisfaction, fulfilling our promise to consistently offer exciting and delicious options. It is the enthusiasm of our guests for gourmet experiences that motivates us to exceed expectations and launch new offerings that make The Fresh Market not just a store, but a destination for food lovers everywhere.”

*Of 502 total respondents that participated in a blind taste test of The Fresh Market NEW Hot & Fresh Pepperoni Pizza versus Domino’s® 1-topping Pepperoni Pizza , 61% percent of participants preferred the taste of The Fresh Market pepperoni pizza over Domino’s® pepperoni pizza. Domino’s® is a registered trademark of Domino’s IP Holder, LLC

About The Fresh Market, Inc.

Voted as the “Best Grocery Store in America” by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards in 2023, 2022 and 2021, “America’s Best Customer Service 2021” by Newsweek and Statista and a top 5 most trusted grocery retail brand for specialty and natural/organic foods in the 2022 BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards, The Fresh Market helps guests discover the best with time-saving meal solutions, unique ingredients, and delicious food for any occasion. From fresh produce and exceptional meat and seafood to signature baked goods and thousands of organic options, the specialty grocer has something to please every palate. The Fresh Market currently operates 162 stores in 22 states across the U.S., inspiring guests to discover new flavors and cook with confidence. For more information, please visit www.thefreshmarket.com or follow the company on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

Savor the authentic taste of Italy with The Fresh Market's new Hot & Fresh Pizza™ crafted with the finest ingredients: the crunch of a Neapolitan crust made with renowned Caputo "00" flour; a vibrant sauce bursting with flavor with crushed Italian tomatoes; and creamy BelGioioso Mozzarella that stretches bite after bite. This isn't just pizza; it's a Taste of La Dolce Vita. (Photo: The Fresh Market)

MIAMI (AP) — Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor each drove in two runs in a four-run first inning, star closer Edwin Díaz was not used in a save situation and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Sunday for just their second win in seven games.

Brandon Nimmo homered and Francisco Lindor singled twice following a 1-for-27 skid as the Mets rebounded from blowing a four-run, ninth-inning lead on Saturday and avoided a three-game sweep. New York stopped Miami’s four-game winning streak.

“You’re not defined by what you do the day before. You’re defined by how you get up from adversity,” Lindor said. “We wanted this one for sure. I think it’s important to win after a tough loss like that.”

Sean Manaea (3-1) allowed two runs and five hits in five innings. Sean Reid-Foley and Jake Diekman pitched an inning each, and Reed Garrett got his second save by allowing one hit over two innings with four strikeouts in a 34-pitch outing.

Díaz has a 10.80 ERA over his last eight appearances after serving up four homers in 8 1/3 innings. He has blown three of his last four save chances.

“We all believe in him. We all know he’s going to be back,” Garrett said. “Whenever my name’s called, I’ll pitch, but I know as a collective unit we all believe in Edwin and we know what he can do.”

New York (21-25) had dropped five games under .500 on Saturday for the first time since an 0-5 start.

“Not an easy weekend, not the way we expected, but we just have to continue to move forward,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “Today was a huge win for us.”

With New York ahead 4-3, Nimmo hit a two-run homer off Anthony Bender in a three-run ninth that included Brett Baty’s RBI single.

“I was just looking for a good pitch in the middle of the plate to drive,” Nimmo said. “I was able to hit that ball — good launch angle — and hit it hard. Found its way out of the ballpark.”

Nimmo returned to the lineup Saturday after missing two games because of a stomach illness.

“I’m coming around,” Nimmo said. “It’s been a little bit of a journey the last three days to get over the sickness. Right now, I’m just trying to get some appetite back. I’m definitely not at 100%. Just trying to battle through it and glad that I was able to help out there at the end and solidify the win.”

Dane Myers hit a two-run homer in the second, and Christian Bethancourt had a solo drive in the seventh against DIekman.

Sixto Sánchez (0-2) allowed four runs and six hits in four innings. He gave up Taylor’s two-out double in the first and Bader’s single.

“He was obviously better second through the fourth inning but he put us in a hole early,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “At this level it’s hard to come back from four runs every single time. He’s not giving his teammates a chance to win.”

Miami recalled right-handed reliever Emmanuel Ramirez from Jacksonville and optioned right-handed reliever Anthony Maldonado to the Triple-A farm team.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mets: DH J.D. Martinez (flu symptoms) didn’t play but was available to pinch hit. Mendoza said Martinez played through the illness the prior two days.

Marlins: INF Tim Anderson (lower back tightness) homered and had three singles in five at-bats during a rehab game with Jacksonville on Saturday, then went 0 for 4 with a walk on Sunday.

UP NEXT

Mets: RHP Tylor Megill (0-1, 2.25) will start the opener of a three-game series at Cleveland on Monday. RHP Ben Lively (2-2, 3.06) will start for the Guardians.

Marlins: LHP Ryan Weathers (2-4, 3.81) is scheduled to start the opener of a three-game home series against Milwaukee on Monday. The Brewers will go with RHP Joe Ross (2-4, 4.61).

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New York Mets' Sean Manaea delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo (9) and Francisco Lindor (12) congratulate each other after they scored on a double by Tyrone Taylor, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader is unable to catch a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Josh Bell for a double, during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Marlins third base Emmanuel Rivera, right, tags out New York Mets' Harrison Bader as he slides into third base during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader (44) catches a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Josh Bell as both he and left fielder Tyrone Taylor (15) vie for the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New York Mets relief pitcher Reed Garrett, right, and catcher Omar Narvaez celebrate after the Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-3, during a baseball game, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)