Pepe's, Regional Supermarket Chain, Teaming up in Tomato Venture

A regional supermarket chain has joined Frank Pepe's Pizzeria in a new business venture — canned tomatoes.

Pepe's in June announced it was marketing the tomatoes that make up the sauce for its famed pies. On Thursday, it was announced that Big Y World Class Markets will be carrying the product.

Pepe's officials are famous for how meticulous they are in choosing tomatoes, including a blind taste test with several different varietals every year.

The tomatoes will retail at $3.50 per 28-ounce can at each of Pepe's 10 restaurant locations and at Big Y stores.

The can also be purchased for $10 for a three-pack of the cans on www.pepespizza.com.

Pepe's, has been in the pizza business since 1925.

"The new product line gives home cooks a chance to recreate – check that — attempt to recreate – Pepe's delicious, tomato-forward pizza, whenever they please," Pepe's officials said.

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel

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