Tanimura & Antle Introduces George T’s Special Colossal Romaine Heart

Salinas, CA – Tanimura & Antle introduces a new lettuce variety, George T's Special Colossal Romaine Heart, in honor of company co-founder George Tanimura who is celebrating his 100th year in 2014. This new seed variety combines two of George Tanimuras favorite lettuces, Iceberg and Romaine Hearts, and offers superior flavor, improved sustainable value and impressive per head yield. It is packaged in a 40lb. 24-count retro-designed carton that features the original red and blue T&A label.

George Ts Special Colossal Romaine Heart   has been bred to be a true heart lettuce variety, requiring far fewer leaves to be trimmed at harvest, leaving less waste in the field. George Tanimura pioneered drip tape in row crop agriculture years ago, and this lettuce variety continues his dedication to sustainable farming methods. George Tanimura is a true and tireless leader, whose contributions to the produce industry will never be matched, says Mike Antle, Senior Vice President and Partner.

This new lettuce seed variety has been developed to blend the finest characteristics of two popular lettuce varieties; the superior crunch and mouth appeal of Iceberg Lettuce and the deep color & sweet flavor of a Romaine Heart.  Each head yields 7 – 3 oz. servings, a significantly superior value for food service operators.

For more information about this product, or to order, call the Tanimura & Antle Sales Department at 800.772.4542.

About Tanimura & Antle

Tanimura & Antle is an industry leader whose commitment to premium quality produce has remained strong since its formation in 1982. The Tanimura & Antle families combined years of experience and knowledge to establish a produce company unrivaled in its quality products, innovation and dedication to growers, customers, consumers and employees. Today, as one of the largest independent lettuce growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 35,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh produce products throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.taproduce.com.

Source: Tanimura & Antle