Melissa’s Introduces Cactus Leaves (Nopalitos) Whole & Diced

February 11, 2020 Melissa’s Produce

Nopalitos are the naturally flat leaves of the prickly pear cactus, also called pads. They have a light, slightly tart vegetable flavor similar to a green bean, asparagus, or green pepper.

Melissa’s Charentais Melon Program

February 10, 2020 Melissa’s Produce

Melissa’s kicks off our second year of importing this unique heirloom French melon variety expanding the program to year around supplies from the Dominican Republic.

Melissa’s Australian Mango Program

November 26, 2019 Melissa’s Produce

Melissa’s kicks off our fourth year of importing Australia’s unique varietal mangoes, providing consistent supply and quality throughout the winter months. Australian mangoes are prized for their creamy-smooth texture compared to more fibrous fruit produced in other growing regions and conditions.

Melissa’s Adds Hatch Pepper Polenta to American Menus

October 31, 2019 Melissa’s Produce

A staple of Northern Italian cuisine, Polenta (corn-meal) has become a favorite item on American menus. Melissa’s introduces a convenient one-pound chub of pre-cooked Polenta laced with the unique flavor of the Hatch pepper.

Melissa’s Debuts Dutch Potato Cook Trays

October 30, 2019 Melissa's Produce

The selection includes Dutch Yellow® Potatoes with either a Peppercorn or Four Cheese sauce and Dutch Red™ Potatoes with Dijon Mustard sauce.