Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

ASG welcomed two new independent supermarkets on April 10, bringing fresh investment and expanded food access to Brooklyn and the Bronx.

In Fort Greene, Met Fresh on Myrtle Avenue celebrated its opening, marking small business owner Danny Hamdan’s return to Brooklyn. The new store delivers fresh produce, everyday essentials, and a modern shopping experience to a neighborhood that hasn’t seen a contemporary supermarket in years.

Along White Plains Road in the Bronx, Shop Fresh Food opened its fifth location, led by owner Neidy Marte. The store brings culturally relevant products, competitive pricing, and fresh offerings tailored to the Wakefield and Eastchester communities.

These openings highlight a broader trend: independent grocers across all five boroughs continue to invest, modernize, and expand—without public funding—despite rising costs and shrinking margins. They hire locally, reflect neighborhood cultures, and respond quickly to community needs.

Welcome, Met Fresh and Shop Fresh Food!