About Us
When was the last time you experienced great produce? Perhaps when you bit into that fresh apple and was surprised by its sweet flavor; or perhaps it was a salad that had the perfect blend of crunch, flavor and ingredients that made you take notice; or perhaps when you took a bite of a fresh tomato off the vine of your own summer tomato garden. Emeril's Gourmet Produce is a partnering of Chef Emeril Lagasse, Pride of San Juan Farms and The Produce Exchange with the passionate goal of finding, growing and marketing noticeably better tasting produce.Great meals start with great ingredients!
Chef Emeril Lagasse is incredibly choosy when picking produce for any of his award winning restaurants. It is a process he relishes because he gets to find, experiment and taste a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables. As a chef, he knows that the basic ingredients can make a good dish truly great. At Emeril's Gourmet Produce, we've made it our mission to find, grow and deliver truly exceptional produce. You know, the really good stuff! Planting the seeds of flavor
It's amazing what a tiny little seed can do. In the world of produce, there are thousands of varieties of veggies and fruits to choose from. You might find a tomato that lasts a long time but doesn't taste very good or one that tastes really good but won't last three days. We do a lot of work choosing the right varieties and literally travel the world seeking new and exciting produce for Emeril's farm. Take our Romanita(tm) tomatoes for instance, it took more than five long years growing and testing this little gem before bringing it to you; but one taste and you'll know it was worth it.
Consistently great, scientifically proven
At every stage — from the field to market — we test and monitor our fresh produce to bring you products that consistently taste great. Because we know when something looks good it doesn’t always mean it tastes good, we've spent 5 years developing a proprietary testing process that tracks and measures sensory properties focused on taste. Before harvest and again before shipping, we test for flavor consistency. If a product doesn’t pass, it doesn’t go to market. What it all means is Emeril's tastes better, from package to package, season to season; great flavor is always waiting for you.Responsible stewardship
It is nice to be proud of what you do. It is even better when what you do is also the right thing. When it comes to farming, food safety and responsibility are perhaps the most important words when describing how we tend and care for the earth that so readily gives us its bounty. We use sustainable agriculture and agressive food safety programs that ensure the farm will produce safe and healthy products while having minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystems. It's our commitment to future generations of farmers, consumers and chefs alike.
Try it, you'll love it!
When you purchase an Emeril's Gourmet Produce product, prepare your taste buds for a treat! Our tomatoes are the sweetest, our salads kicked up and our herbs field fresh! It’s food of love baby!
