Los Alamitos, California – Frieda’s Specialty Produce participated in “Cuisine from the Collections” a cocktail party held at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia to celebrate their bicentennial anniversary.
Frieda’s provided fresh fruits and veggies that were used in food stations at the event, including Pomegranate, Dragon Fruit, Purple Asparagus and Purple Baby Cauliflower.
The inaugural event was part of a one-of-a-kind annual program that will feature food and drinks inspired by the 18 million animal and plant specimens in the academy’s scientific collections. A variety of the food stations included ingredients not usually found in most kitchens, such as bugs, snakes and snails. Frieda’s colorful produce was part of a crudite station that included a cricket dip using whole crickets.
“The Cuisine from the Collections is a wonderful event that highlights science, the amazing work the Academy does and uses food as an education tool, too! It was an honor for us to be a part of this,” said Karen Caplan, President and CEO of Frieda’s.
About Frieda’s Inc.
Frieda’s Inc. celebrates 50 years of innovation in fresh produce. Founded in 1962 by Frieda Caplan, Frieda's was the first wholesale produce company in the U.S. to be founded, owned and operated by a woman, and is still a family- and women-owned business today. With the mission of changing the way America eats fruits and vegetables, Frieda’s has introduced more than 200 specialty items to U.S. produce departments, including Kiwifruit, Spaghetti Squash, Habanero Peppers, Black Garlic and many more. Learn more at www.friedas.com
Source: Frieda’s Inc.
