INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Produce Mom is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa’s Produce to her family of trusted partners. Melissa’s Produce is currently the largest distributor of specialty produce in the United States.
“To kick-off the Melissa’s partnership, I’m excited to share some fun facts with consumers about one of their specialty fruits currently in season – Champagne Grapes. The average size of each bunch of Champagne Grapes is the length and width of a hand. They are seedless and have a deep blue-black color when ripe. You can even eat their stems,” said Lori Taylor, The Produce Mom.
Taylor continued, “Most people familiar with Champagne Grapes know them as a dessert fruit or gourmet garnish. However, they’re also great in recipes. I’m challenging all The Produce Mom followers to try Champagne Grapes in a recipe like the one featured on theproducemom.com, Nutty Wild Rice Salad with Champagne Grapes. It’s an elegant take on a traditional pasta salad.”
As the Produce Mom Pick of the week, tips on how to select, store and serve Champagne Grapes will be featured on The Produce Mom blog, in social media and in Produce Mom Pick retailers, including Miller and Sons in Verona and Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, Bills Food Center in Oregon, Wisconsin, Lake Mills Market in Road Lake Mills, Wisconsin, Burreson’s Foods in Belleville, Wisconsin, as well as dozens of other local Shurfine Food Centers.
“Since 1984, Melissa’s Produce has focused on educating and inspiring people to make healthy choices,” said Nicholas Quintero, Digital Marketing Manager, Melissa’s Produce. “Our partnership with The Produce Mom is like an extra shot of wheat grass in your green juice.”
About Melissa’s Produce
Melissa’s Produce is the leading U.S. variety distributor of specialty and organic fresh produce. The company imports exotic fruits and vegetables from around the world. Melissa’s Produce can be contacted at 1.800.588.0151 or at www.melissas.com.
About The Produce Mom®
Launched in January 2012, The Produce Mom is the official blog and consumer brand of Indianapolis Fruit Company, a supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to retailers in more than 14 Midwestern states. The blog is authored by Lori Taylor, Marketing Manager, wife and mother. She combines her professional and personal experiences to share relevant industry knowledge with consumers.
The Produce Mom provides consumers with information on how to select, store and serve fruits and vegetables through resources such as the Find Your Favorite® elementary school education program, the Produce Mom Picks® initiative in grocery stores and restaurants, an online recipe directory, blog posts, social media and partnerships with fruit and vegetable suppliers.
As The Produce Mom, Lori has received national recognitions, including the top 40 Under Forty from Produce Business Magazine, Fruit & Veggies–More Matters Industry Champion by Produce for Better Health Foundation, Walt Disney Kids Concern, Well Dunn Recipient by the WNBA Indiana Fever, Woman of Influence by the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, Indiana’s Most Influential Dame at the Social Media Summit, a community partner for the Indianapolis Public Schools’ Foodservice Department and one of the most influential produce industry professionals in the “Packer 25” by leading trade journal, The Packer.
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