India, Jan. 27 -- Peter Napolitano, also known as Produce Pete, a renowned grocer and chef from New York City, has died at the age of 80, NBC New York reported. Pete ran a weekly fruit and vegetable segment on NBC affiliate channels for over 33 years.

"For more than 30 years, WNBC viewers tuned in on Saturday mornings to watch 'Produce Pete' offer his fruit and vegetables recommendations as well as cooking tips on 'Weekend Today in New York'. He was a beloved member of our station family and our viewers felt the same way - visiting him at our Health Expo, our Feeding our Families Food Drives or the many farmers markets across New Jersey where he always felt right at home," said Amy Morris, the Senior Vice President of News for NBC 4 New ...