Peapod Expands ‘Chicago’s Best’ Selections

Internet grocer Peapod has new offerings to add to its Chicago’s Best department, which features a group of leading brand-name products not available in the typical supermarket.

Chicagoans can purchase their favorite bakery items like Deerfields Bakery’s gluten-free Out of This World Cheesecake and Devils Food Fudge Cake, Palermo Bakery’s eclairs and Napoleons, and Kay’s Candies rum fudge balls and peanut butter crunch candy. These new partners are an addition to the already successful Chicago’s Best line including Wildfire steaks and side dishes, Garrett’s Popcorn, Bob Chinn’s Crabhouse and Eli’s Cheesecake.

“The Chicago’s Best department offers a convenient way for our customers to get restaurant quality food delivered right to their front door,” said Tony Stallone, Peapod VP of merchandising. “We try to add to the ‘menu’ frequently to keep it exciting.”

Deerfields Bakery President Tim Schmitt added: “Deerfields Bakery is thrilled to partner with Peapod to deliver its delicious top-quality products and renowned reputation way beyond the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. Peapod is a first-rate service offering convenience, quality and amazing customer service. The relationship between Deerfields Bakery and Peapod will undoubtedly be a sweet success for everyone.”

Founded in 1989, Peapod serves 23 U.S. markets in communities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. The Skokie, Ill.-based company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Ahold in the Netherlands.