About Melissa's

Think tasty, creamy, tangy, aromatic, tart, sweet, crunchy and delectable. Within the 280,000 square feet of the Melissa's/World Variety Produce, Inc. warehouse, you’re sure to find the freshest fruits and vegetables – quality products with exceptional value and first-class service.

Melissa's/World Variety Produce, Inc. is currently the largest distributor of specialty produce in the United States. With over 1000 items available at any given time, Melissa’s imports and distributes exotic fresh fruits and vegetables from around the globe. Here’s a reference to its food safety program, and a reference to logistics.

Located in the Vernon district of Los Angeles, California, World Variety Produce began strictly as a source of specialty produce. In recent years, the company has incorporated a "one-stop shopping" concept.

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Melissa's in the Media

Fine Cooking

June/July 2013

Fine Cooking Melissa's Produce is sourced in the "Where to Buy" section on Key Limes for a recipe on Key Lime Pie.

Health

May 2013

Health There is an article starting on page 102 entitled "Dance Yourself Slim" and within the article are recipe suggestions for eating delcious & healthy in which Melissa's Steamed Lentils are noted in the "Mediterranean Salad" recipe (page 106).

Cooking Light

May 2013

Cooking Light
In the"Kitchen Confidential" section features on Melissa's South African Baby Pineapple and about hand juicing citrus : 
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Saveur

May 2013

Saveur Our very own Bill Gerlach of Melissa's Produce is featured very nicely on page 18 and has been officially labeled as "The Fixer"!

Mother Earth Living

May/June 2013

Mother Earth Living Melissa's it noted in this magazine on edible flowers on page 46 in an article entitled "Adorn Your Plate".

Examiner.com

April 5, 2013

Examiner.com
In the food section of the Examinar.com, the Melissa's 50 Best Plants on the Planet Cookbook article is sydicated on this national online news section:  http://www.examiner.com/article/50-best-plants-on-the-planet?cid=rss.

Better Homes and Garden

April 2013

Better Homes and Garden The "Melissa's 50 Best Plants on the Planet" cookbook is in the "things we love" section on page 142.

Sandra Lee

April 2013

Sandra Lee There is a Easter recipe section in which Melissa's Ruby Gold Potatoes are an essential ingredient for the "Beef Brisket with Roasted Vegetables" on page 43 of the publication.

Wall Street Journal

March 30, 2013

Wall Street Journal In the Food section of the weekend WSJ is a feature on vegetarian cookbook in which the Melissa's 50 Best Plants on the Planet Cookbook is one of the books featured:  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324557804578376502875661558.html.

Cooking Club

Spring 2013

Cooking Club
On page 7 under the "Cook's Giveaway" section is a chance to win a copy of the Melissa's 50 Best Plants on the Planet Cookbook with the Melissa's Baby Vegetable Gift Basket.

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