Not all produce is created equal and if you’ve shopped with us before, you’ve probably noticed the difference the moment you walk past our produce section. Here’s what actually goes into keeping our shelves stocked with quality you can taste, and why we treat this part of the store as one of the most important.
We source with intention. Our team works closely with suppliers who understand exactly what our customers are looking for — not just generic produce, but specialty greens, roots, and fruits that are everyday staples in Asian cooking but genuinely hard to find at a typical grocery chain. That relationship with our suppliers means we can be selective, not just about what we carry, but about where it comes from and how it’s handled before it reaches our shelves.
We restock often. Freshness fades fast, especially with produce that doesn’t sit well for long. Rather than letting inventory sit and hoping it sells before it turns, we keep a close eye on turnover and bring in new product regularly. That means more trips to the back room for our team, but it also means what you’re picking up is far more likely to be at its peak.
We listen to our shoppers. If there’s an ingredient you’ve been searching for all over the Twin Cities and can’t find, there’s a good chance someone on our team has heard that exact request before. Customer feedback plays a real role in what we decide to bring in next — so if you don’t see something you’re looking for, let us know. We’re always working to fill the gaps.
Quality isn’t a one-time decision you make and move on from. It’s a habit we practice every single day, one delivery, one restock, and one conversation with a customer at a time. When you pick up produce at Shuang Hur, you’re getting the result of that ongoing effort — not just whatever happened to be cheapest to source that week.
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