Tanimura & Antle Unveils George T’s Special Colossal Romaine Hearts in Honor of Company Co-Founder
SALINAS, CA - Together with his partner Bob Antle, George Tanimura built the Tanimura & Antle produce powerhouse from the ground up. Now having just recently celebrated his 100th birthday, Tanimura & Antle has announced that it will be rolling out a new lettuce variety in honor of its esteemed co-founder: George T’s Special Colossal Romaine Hearts.
The new seed is a combination of two of George Tanimura's favorite lettuce varieties, Iceberg and Romaine Hearts, joining Iceberg's crunch and texture with the deep color and sweet flavor of Romaine Hearts. It has also been bred to be a true heart lettuce variety. This means less trimming at harvest time, and thus less waste for the grower, according to a press release.
Considering that it was George Tanimura who pioneered sustainability initiatives such as using drip tape in row-crop agriculture, this lettuce variety's emphasis on sustainable, low waste farming is altogether fitting. Furthermore with seven 3oz servings per lettuce head, food service operators will no doubt appreciate George T’s Special Colossal Romaine Hearts' cost-saving value.
Given all that he has done for the company, Tanimura & Antle’s staff’s admiration and respect for Mr. Tanimura is clear in every word.
“George Tanimura is a true and tireless leader, whose contributions to the produce industry will never be matched,” says Mike Antle, Senior Vice President and Partner.
According to a press release, the new Colossal Romaine Hearts will be packed in a 40lb. 24-count retro-designed carton, featuring the classic red and blue T&A label.
AndNowUKnow would like to congratulate George Tanimura for this professional milestone.
