Zone 7 LLC, a Ringoes-based wholesale local food hub founded in 2008, announced on December 2 the absorption of Just Farmed, the New Jersey-based direct-to-consumer (DTC) local farm box delivery service. The move brings more than a decade of partnership under one roof, reinforcing Zone 7’s mission to strengthen the local and regional food system across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Zone 7 has been the primary supplier for Just Farmed since the delivery service’s inception in 2013, solidifying a close operational relationship in 2020 by assisting with delivery logistics using Zone 7’s refrigerated vehicles. This absorption marks a natural evolution of that long-standing collaboration.
“This is an incredibly exciting step in the evolution of Zone 7,” said Mikey Azzara, Lawrenceville native and founder and owner of Zone 7. “By officially bringing Just Farmed into Zone 7, we are gaining invaluable expertise and we are excited to expand our reach and deliver more good food directly to families across our region, all while maintaining our high-quality service for our wholesale customers.”
Beginning January 1, Zone 7 will fully integrate Just Farmed’s operations and begin delivering directly to households. A core component of this transition is the retention of key talent and systems from the Just Farmed team, including founder Meredith Lehman, to ensure a seamless experience for all customers.
“For over a decade, Just Farmed and Zone 7 have been committed partners in bringing fresh, local food from the farm to the customer,” Lehman said. “This absorption is a seamless transition that preserves the integrity of the farm box model while leveraging Zone 7’s infrastructure and extensive network. I look forward to working with Mikey and the entire Zone 7 team to expand the impact of local agriculture and connect consumers to the best local and regional food our farmers have to offer.”
More information: www.freshfromzone7.com.
