SANTA PAULA, CA - Meal kits have skyrocketed into popularity as of late, and more frontrunners in the industry are getting into the game. Limoneira is continuing to bolster that bridge by recently announced that Hello Fresh, a leader in delivering delicious ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to households worldwide, has won Limoneira’s Pink Lemon of the Year Award for 2019-2020.

“While consumers are familiar with lemons generally, they are not as familiar with our specialty lemons. Similar to wine pairings, each of our lemon varieties have a predominant flavor profile that pairs with certain foods and beverages” said Alex Teague, Limoneira’s Chief Operating Officer. “Our Pink Lemons are the most unusual lemon variety. The exteriors are variegated (striped) and the stripes fade as the lemons mature. Their fleshy interiors become more vibrantly pink with age. The riper the lemon, the more intense the pink color inside”.

As versatile as it is delicious, lemons offer a wide range of uses and flavor combinations. To showcase this versatility, Limoneira created a variety of recipes that feature Limoneira Pink Lemons.

Flexing its creative juices, Limoneira’s recipes include enticing dishes such as Zucchini and Tomato Flatbreads with Lemon Ricotta, Basil, Honey, and Chili Flakes and Sirloin Topped with Lemon Paprika Shrimp, as noted in the press release.

“Not only do Pink Lemons look different from our classic lemons, but they’re also slightly sweeter with a hint of grapefruit. The combination of a sweeter taste and visible appeal make celebrated chefs and mixologists around the world love them,” noted John Carter, Limoneira’s Vice President of Global Sales. “They were discovered in the 1960s as a Eureka lemon hybrid. Until today, they are still quite rare.”

Carter continued, “Hello Fresh did an excellent job with its Pink Lemon Promotion, and we were very happy to support its efforts. The recipes were creative and its communication to its customers was flawless.”

In addition, Hello Fresh provided a recipe card for Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pink Lemon Zing, which was included in customer’s boxes.

“We’re always looking to incorporate new and flavorful ingredients into our recipes, and the Pink Lemons from Limoneira are so sweet and bright and add a vibrant fresh flavor to our recipes,” said Claudia Sidoti, Principal Chef and Head of Recipe Development at Hello Fresh. “We can’t get enough of them when they’re in season!”

In addition to Pink lemons, Limoneira sustainably produces Seedless, Meyer, and Classic lemons.

Nominations for Limoneira’s Pink Lemon of the Year award for businesses in the food retail and foodservice sectors in for 2020-2021 are currently being received and will be announced next year.

An exciting road ahead for both Limoneira and Hello Fresh as this fresh produce wonder graces plates and palates nationwide. For more juicy updates in the industry, keep checking back to ANUK.

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