June Themes: Cucumber Month • Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month • Camping / Great Outdoors Month • Mango Month

July Themes: Picnic Month • Parks & Rec Month • Beans Month • Grilling Month

August Themes: National Sandwich Month • National Coconut Week (Aug. 23–30)

September Themes: Better Breakfast Month • Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15)

Pinkglow® Pineapples – Brought to Melissa’s by Del Monte out of Costa Rica, this beautiful pink-fleshed boutique pineapple has absolutely zero citric acid. It won't burn your gums, leaving you with nothing but pure sweetness. A prime feature for International Pineapple Day (June 27), check out Melissa’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe!

Colada Royale™ Pineapples – Grown by Dole in Honduras, this brand-new white-and-gold flesh variety boasts low acidity and natural, built-in flavor notes that taste exactly like a Piña Colada! Perfect for National Piña Colada Day (July 10) and National Rum Day (August 16). Check out Peggy's Spicy Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, the absolute ultimate treat for National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23!

Organic Yellow Dragon Fruit – Grown in Ecuador, this yellow-skinned variety is doubly sweet compared to typical pink dragon fruits. It features an intensely sweet white flesh with crunchy black seeds. Arrange them beautifully on this gorgeous Melissa's Tropical Fruit Platter!

Robert's Pro-Tip: Skin them, cut them into strips, and throw them in the freezer to make homemade "Dragonsicles" for the kids.

Tree-Ripened Mangoes – Left on the tree longer to maximize sweetness, these don't undergo the traditional harsh hot-water treatments. Celebrate National Mango Day (July 22) with Melissa’s Mango Sorbetto Recipe!

Robert's Grilling Tip: Slice them into long pieces like a cantaloupe but keep the skin on while on the grill grate so they caramelize beautifully without falling through into the fire.

Cherimoya – A coastal fruit split between California and Chile seasons. It features a scaly green skin that turns dark as it softens. Scoop out the white flesh to enjoy a complex tropical flavor Robert describes as "tootie-fruity". Try this decadent, health-conscious Melissa's Cherimoya Chia Pudding (which pairs beautifully with passion fruit too!).

Robert's Pro-Tip: If the stem pops out easily with a gentle tug, your Cherimoya is perfectly ripe and ready to enjoy.

Lychees – Pop open the bright pink-red outer shells to find a cool, refreshing, highly aromatic white flesh that is absolutely perfect for summer snacking. Cool off with this Summertime Lychee Spritzer!

Sweet Tamarind – Fun to crack open and eat like dates, these pods offer a natural, brown-sugar sweetness perfect for snacks, baking, or savory sauces.
Try this recipe for Savina Pepper and Tamarind BBQ Chicken Tostadas.

Organic EZ Open Sweet Young Coconuts – Skip the hammer, screwdriver, and machete! These pristine white young coconuts are pre-scored. Just push the included straw through the top to access pure, sweet, electrolyte-rich coconut water. A core staple for National Coconut Week (August 23–30)!

Passion Fruit – A deep personal favorite that brings back fond childhood memories of growing up around wild fruit vines in South Africa! These concentrated tropical powerhouses deliver an overwhelming, fragrant punch of golden pulp.

Stock up for National Daiquiri Day (July 19) and National Tequila Day (July 24), or scoop out that aromatic pulp to elevate a refreshing Melissa's Tropical Margarita by the glass or pitcher!

Robert's Pro-Tip: Don't eat them smooth! Leave them on your counter for 5 to 6 days until they wrinkle up like a prune—that’s when the sugars reach their peak.

Petite Pinkglow® Pineapple – Bring this beauty poolside with Melissa's Grilled Pink Pineapple Margarita to serve as your ultimate signature poolside cocktail!

Organic Ginger Root & Organic Turmeric Root – Sharp, fiery, and earthy wellness roots perfect for juicing or boosting your morning smoothies. Or, how about this Ginger Ice Cream recipe?

Rhubarb – These vibrant crimson stalks deliver a wonderful tart balance. Reduce them into a fresh summer simple syrup or try baking it with this Rhubarb & Peach Crisp recipe.

Hatch Sweet Onions – Incredibly mild, seasonal New Mexico luxury onions that caramelize beautifully on the grill. Fire up the griddle for National Onion Rings Day (June 22), National Onion Day (June 27), and the Fourth of July (National Barbecue Day)!

Gemstone Potatoes & Organic Baby Yellow Potatoes – These cook incredibly fast and feature delicate skins with a naturally rich, buttery flesh that requires zero peeling before roasting or smashing on the griddle. Mix your multi-colored medley into a beautiful Patriotic Potato Salad for the 4th of July!

Organic Rainbow Onions – A convenient red, white, and yellow multi-pack giving you the full spectrum of onion flavors for grilling raw salsas, quick pickling, or celebrating National Fajita Day (August 18).

Fresh Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) – These fresh, green pods are nutty and crisp. Try roasting or steaming them whole right on the grill for July's Beans Month. For a poolside appetizer, try this Garbanzo Bean Dip served with Grilled Pita and Carrot Sticks

Shishito Peppers – Flash-blister them right over the flames for an easy backyard appetizer or fire up a skillet for Melissa's Sizzling Shishito Peppers with Togarashi Sauce — the ultimate crowd-pleasing finger food for National Hot & Spicy Food Day (August 19)!

Shallots – Grown near the Snake River in rich volcanic soil, these refined, elegant onions act as an incredible "secret ingredient" to elevate your summer savory menus. Finely mince them to perfectly balance Robert's Famous Guacamole on National Guacamole Day (September 16)!

Steamed Lentils & Steamed Baby Beets – Vacuum-packed, fully cooked, peeled, and ready with zero kitchen mess. Toss them straight into cold picnic salads for National Tofu Day & Plant-Based Protein Weeks (September 1). Check out this kid-friendly recipe for Crispy Lentil Power Balls!

Mini San Marzano Tomatoes – Bite-sized Italian plum tomatoes that are exceptionally sweet, dense, and low in acidity—perfect for quick summer pasta dishes or creating flatbreads for National Cheese Pizza Day (September 5) like this Hatch Sweet Onion & Tomato Flatbread.

Jicama – Crispy, refreshing, and incredibly versatile. Slice it into sticks for dipping, or shred it into a bright summer slaw to top your backyard creations during National Sandwich Month in August! Bring a dynamic crunch to your menus for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) by tossing together Melissa's Papaya Jicama Salad with Ginger Dressing.

Mixed Seedless Table Grapes (Muscatos™) – Melissa's premium red, green, and summer-purple seedless grapes are crossed with natural muscat wine grapes to deliver a significantly higher sweetness level. Look out for these alongside seasonal variations straight through late September! A tasty appetizer to try is Melissa’s Roasted Muscatos™ Grape Crostini.

Robert's Storage Pro-Tip: To make your grapes last longer, wash them, put a paper towel inside the plastic clamshell container, and store them upside down in the fridge so sitting water drains off the fruit.

Clean Snax® Almond Clusters – Gluten-free, crispy bite-sized clusters of nuts, chia, flax, and honey. It's Nancy's favorite trail-ready crunch and the ultimate fuel for a summer road trip or celebrating National Trail Mix Day (August 31)!

Put your stash to gourmet use with these incredible Melissa's Mango & Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes using Almond Clean Snax?!

Spicy Popcorn Variety Pack – Crank up the heat on movie night or camping trips with Jalapeno Lime, Sweet Habanero, and intense Ghost Pepper popcorn. Excellent for June's Camping & Great Outdoors Month!

Melissa’s Custom Spice Grinders – Keep high-quality ceramic grinders in Himalayan Pink Salt, Tuscan, Everything, Spicy, and Rainbow right on the counter for daily use and to easily celebrate National Spice Blend Day (September 4).

Hatch Salsa – Keep a few jars of this smoky, flavorful staple on hand for an instant party appetizer with chips. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) by setting out a custom chip station with a variety of salsas!

Ready-to-Serve Pastry Crêpes & Crêpes & Dessert Sauce Kit – Authentic, light, and ready to enjoy with zero cooking required. Pair them with Melissa's premium gourmet drizzle sauces in Strawberry, Chocolate, Pistachio, Wild Cherry, and Caramel.

This is your master station to celebrate World Chocolate Day (July 7), National Vanilla Ice Cream Day (July 23), National Hot Fudge Sundae Day (July 25), and Eat an Extra Dessert Day (September 4)!

Wrap them around fresh fruit for a spectacular dish during Better Breakfast Month in September! Try setting up a full interactive morning spread with the Melissa's DIY Crepes Bar Guide or bake a set of rich Melissa's Tropical Cheesecake Crepes.

Organic Mini Cucumbers – Exceptionally crisp with a thin skin that requires no peeling. Slicing them into a pitcher of ice water creates the ultimate hydrating, refreshing spa water to cool off after a long day in the summer sun. Botanically a fruit, they are June's ultimate hydration hero for Cucumber Month!

The Exotic Morning Routine – Power up your summer mornings with zero effort Fuel your body during Better Breakfast Month in September by alternating between a refreshing, vibrant Melissa's Cherimoya Smoothie Breakfast Bowl and a hearty, fruit-packed bowl of warm Melissa's Tropical Oatmeal Bowls!