Los Angeles, CA (April 2025) — As Earth Month inspires shoppers and retailers alike to reflect on their environmental impact, Melissa’s Produce is proud to spotlight the incredible growth of its Organic program—now offering more than 400 certified organic SKUs across fresh fruits and vegetables, tropicals, specialty items, dried fruits, nuts, and value-added snacks.
Melissa’s has supported the organic movement from its earliest days, championing eco-conscious farming practices and transparent sourcing. Today, our expanded organic lineup reflects not only consumer demand but our company-wide commitment to sustainability, health, and innovation.
This season, we’re excited to introduce:
- Organic Dragon Fruit – Beautiful, vibrant, and grown with care.
- Organic Brown Coconuts – Sustainably sourced and ideal for the adventurous home cook.
- Organic Snax™ Line – A new line of 13 resealable snack options, from dried mango and an endurance trail mix blend, to chocolate-covered almonds and raisins, and spicy banana chips. These items are the perfect way to maximize undertable and inline space in your organic sets.
For everyday essentials, we’ve focused on our individually wrapped organics and convenient 2-count packs on high-volume staples like organic bell peppers, cucumbers, and squash—ideal for reducing shrink, improving food safety, and appealing to small households and smaller retail formats.
Melissa’s Organic Program is about more than just product variety—it’s a pillar of our broader sustainability goals. Our partnerships with organic and regenerative farms help us support climate-smart agriculture, soil health, and biodiversity, while eco-friendly packaging solutions like our recyclable LDPE totes and compostable materials help reduce waste.
In 2024 alone, Melissa’s:
- Achieved Zero Waste operations through composting and food donation programs.
- Donated over 800,000 pounds of food and helped provide 500,000 healthy meals to communities in need.
- Was recognized by Project Gigaton for meaningful actions to reduce carbon emissions.
The numbers speak for themselves: Melissa’s Organic sales have grown +59% since 2017, with 2023 marking our strongest year to date. As shoppers—especially younger generations—prioritize clean ingredients, sustainability, and functional nutrition, the demand for high-quality, responsibly grown organic options continues to surge.
To learn more about Melissa’s Organic Program and request samples or marketing support for Earth Month, contact your Melissa’s Sales Representative or reach out to Robert Schueller at 800.588.0151.
About Melissa’s Produce
Melissa's Produce is a leading distributor of specialty fruits and vegetables, offering a wide variety of unique and exotic items to grocery stores and restaurants across the country. The company is committed to providing the freshest, highest-quality produce while continuously innovating and introducing new and exciting products to consumers. Media contact: Robert Schueller, 800.588.0151, www.melissas.com
