Legend Produce has formed a partnership with Kiss Melons, a specialty melon brand. Effective immediately, Kiss Melons will join the Legend Produce family, uniting two companies in the melon industry to deliver taste and variety to customers across North America.
This collaboration brings together Legend Produce's expertise in sustainable melon farming and its distribution network with Kiss Melons' approach to developing unique, flavor-driven melon varieties. The latter is known for signature offerings like Sugar Kiss, Honey Kiss, and Summer Kiss.
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"We are incredibly excited to welcome Kiss Melons into the Legend Produce family," said Barry Zwillinger, co-founder of Legend Produce. "Their dedication to quality and flavor aligns with our mission to provide the finest melons to consumers. Together, we'll expand our offerings, enhance our research into new varieties, and ensure that every bite delivers the taste and satisfaction our customers expect."
The partnership leverages Legend Produce's flexible growing locations in Arizona, California, and Central America, alongside Kiss Melons' proprietary breeding techniques honed by the Russell family and their global collaborators. This synergy promises to bolster the availability of Kiss Melons' popular varieties while introducing fresh innovations to the market.
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"Joining Legend Produce allows us to focus on what we do best—creating exceptional melons—while tapping into its established infrastructure to bring our products to more consumers than ever before," said Diana Russell, co-founder of Kiss Melons. "This is a natural next step, and we're eager to see where this collaboration takes us."
The integration of Kiss Melons into Legend Produce's operations begins immediately, with plans to roll out enhanced melon programs throughout 2025.
For more information:
Barry Zwillinger
Legend Produce
Kiss Melons
Tel: +1 (480) 275-6767
barry@legendproduce.com
www.legendproduce.com
www.kissmelons.com