Legend Produce melons transition to California

Scottsdale, AZ – July 17, 2026 Legend Produce BB #:164487 has transitioned the harvest of its premium Sugar Kiss, Summer Kiss, and Honey Kiss melons from Arizona to California.

The 2026 crop is delivering exceptional flavor, outstanding sweetness, and remarkable eating quality, making it one of the finest Kiss melon the company has experienced in recent years.

Harvest is progressing under ideal conditions, producing premium melons with excellent consistency, dependable sizing, and reliable volume. Retailers can expect a steady supply of the high-quality Kiss melons that consumers have come to know, trust, and love throughout the California season.

The Kiss melon varieties have an excellent track record of consumer preference and have built a loyal following across North America. Every year, consumers eagerly contact Legend Produce asking when the melons will return to stores and where they can purchase them.

“We receive calls from consumers throughout the year asking when Kiss melons will be back in stores,” said Mason Zwillinger, of Legend Produce. “Just recently, I routed a call from a consumer looking for Sugar Kiss melons in their area. It was a pleasure directing them to a local retailer carrying our Kiss melons and thanking them for their continued support and preference.”

Legend Produce expects the crop out of California to perform well this year and for availability to continue until the end of September.

“The vines have developed well and are producing fruit that is on par or above expectations. Our growers have done a terrific job managing the difficulties brought during the planting season. Our harvest crews and quality control team work tirelessly to ensure we are meeting or exceeding customer expectations on every box we pack,” mentioned Milas Russell, Co-Owner of Kiss Melons & head of production and procurement for Legend Produce.

“We know we are giving consumers something unique, not just because of the seed genetics, but more so because of the exceptional experience they get when they eat our melons, from the attention to detail in the packaging, the quality of the fruit, until the last bite, it all works together to create a high value experience consumers are looking to repeat” added Milas Russell.   

For more information on Legend Produce, visit their website at www.legendproduce.com.

Legend Produce – Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with sales offices throughout the U.S., Legend Produce has been a leading importer and domestic producer of melons for more than 25 years. Renowned for category expertise, Legend manages traditional cantaloupe and honeydews, watermelons, specialty melons and is the sales agent for the Kiss Melons brand year-round.