CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. is celebrating National Nutrition Month 2025 by showcasing how customers can supercharge their meals and snacks with fresh, in-season fruits, vegetables, and simple recipes to enjoy all season long.
"Preparing dishes with fresh, in-season produce presents limitless, simple options for families to enjoy together as spring and summer approaches," said Carlo Baldan, Kroger group vice president of Fresh Merchandising. "With guaranteed quality, value and more days of freshness for our customers, we make it easy to create nutritious meals. Fresh is always in season at Kroger."
Kroger highlights the benefits of seasonal eating by encouraging customers to enjoy produce at its peak of freshness:
- Fruits: Strawberries, Apples, Pineapple, Kiwi, Bananas
- Vegetables: Asparagus, Celery, Peas, Avocados, Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Onions, Radishes, Turnips, Mushrooms, Rhubarb
- Greens: Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Collard Greens, Cabbage, Swiss Chard
- Citrus: Lemons, Limes
Kroger's The Fresh Lane blog features recipes that make it easy to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients into daily meals:
- Grilled steak strawberry salad: A heart-healthy dish packed with antioxidants, potassium, and vitamin C from fresh strawberries and lettuce. Spinach can be substituted for added folate, iron, and magnesium.
- Baked ziti with mushrooms and mozzarella: A vegetarian-friendly meal featuring mushrooms, which provide vitamin D and immune support, along with garlic for added potassium and amino acids.
- Green pea hummus: A fresh, plant-based dip using peas for protein, fiber, and magnesium, enhanced with a splash of vitamin C-rich lemon juice and served with vitamin A-packed carrots.
Kroger offers additional resources to help customers make informed nutrition choices:
- OptUP program: Provides FoodHealth Scores for products and offers a free 30-minute virtual dietitian session for customized meal planning and nutrition guidance.
- Food & OTC benefit cards: Many fresh foods, including fruits and vegetables, are eligible for purchase with food and over-the-counter (OTC) benefit cards, available to certain Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial insurance members.
Customers can purchase fresh ingredients in-store or through Kroger Pickup and Delivery, which provides the same products at the same low prices. Additional savings are available through Boost by Kroger Plus, offering exclusive discounts, fuel savings, and grocery delivery benefits.
As National Nutrition Month 2025 continues, Kroger remains committed to making fresh, nutritious food accessible and affordable for all. For more information and to explore seasonal recipes, visit Kroger's website or The Fresh Lane blog.
