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

Melissa's Produce is sourced in the
"Where to Buy" section on
Key Limes for a recipe on Key Lime Pie.
Health
May 2013

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
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Saveur
May 2013

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

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
Better Homes and Garden
April 2013

The
"Melissa's 50 Best Plants on the Planet" cookbook is in the
"things we love" section on page 142.
Sandra Lee
April 2013

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

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