Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, is introducing Yumi, an organic black seedless watermelon, in mid-June.
The black seedless watermelon originated in Hakkaido, Japan, where it was once highly coveted for its black shiny rind and crunchy texture, according to a news release, with prices of up to $5,000 a melon.
The melons are growing in California and Washington and were previously packed under Charlie’s Produce Farmer’s Own Organics label.
Yumi means abundant beauty, and the melon is unique in color and flavor, according to the release.
The melons will be available through the company’s six distribution centers in Seattle, Los Angeles, Spokane, Wash., Anchorage, Alaska, Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Ore. They will be available in 700-pound bins and 65-pound boxes, according to the release. For more information, contact CPTCorders@charliesproduce.com.
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