BENTONVILLE, Arkansas – Sandstone Marketing, a Yuma, AZ based specialty melon producer, was awarded the Sam’s Club Quality Vendor Award for 2012. The award was presented at the Sam’s Club annual vendor summit.
“This is such an honor”, said Milas Russell, Jr., President of Sandstone. Mr. Russell continued, “to be recognized for quality is a vindication of the hard work we put into our Kiss melon program.”
Sandstone started working with Sam’s Club in 2011. The partnership started to help build a program that provides Sam’s members a better eating experience in the melon category.
“Sam’s is focused on quality and flavor. They are adding quality produce that is distinct”, said Mr. Russell. “We (Sandstone) are excited to be a part of their passionate focus on flavor.”
Sandstone Marketing grows and markets the “Kiss” melon program. Melons in this program include: Sugar Kiss, Summer Kiss, Golden Kiss and Honey Kiss. Each melon is distinct in flavor and texture.
For more information on Sandstone Marketing, visit www.sandstonemelons.com
Source: Sandstone Marketing
