Frieda's Exclusive Specialty Artichokes Now In Season
March 18, 2014 | 2 min to read
LOS ALAMITOS, CA – Shopper’s favorite Sangria and Fiore Viola Artichokes are now available from Frieda’s.
Grown in Lompoc, Calif., and distributed exclusively by Frieda’s, the Sangria Artichoke has a deep burgundy color, pointed shape, and meaty leaves with nutty and earthy flavors. The Fiore Viola variety has a deep purple color, round shape, and very meaty leaves with a sweeter artichoke flavor. Their striking colors and nutty flavors set them apart from their green relatives. They are excellent sources of fiber, good sources of vitamin C, and rich in folate.
“Just like last spring, we are thrilled to be completely sold out on the jumbo-sized Sangrias! That is just how in-demand these specialty artichokes are,” said Karen Caplan, Frieda’s President and CEO. “Shoppers have been asking us for these red and purple artichokes all year. They can hardly wait to find them at stores and in restaurants.”
“I would recommend making a note in the calendar to pre-order very early next year,” added Caplan.
The other favorite artichoke variety, the Fiesole (fee-eh-so-lay) Baby Purple Artichoke, is expected to be available in late March to early April.
For more information: http://www.friedas.com/artichokes/
About Frieda’s Inc.
Frieda’s Inc. celebrates more than 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, Sunchokes®, Stokes Purple® Sweet Potato, and many more. Frieda’s new programs for 2014 include Power of Purple, with a focus on the nutritional value of purple, and Frieda’s Flavor Essentials, which highlights and promotes specialty ingredients for everyday cooking. Find Frieda’s on Facebook, @FriedasProduce, and Friedas.com.
Source: Frieda’s Inc.