Nicole Minnich-Zapata Previews Misionero's Southern Innovations Showcase

GONZALES, CA - Ringing true to its name, the 2025 Southern Innovations event is bringing fresh innovation into the spotlight as companies gear up for this September’s showcase in Charlotte, North Carolina. As Marketing Director, Nicole Minnich-Zapata, tells me ahead of the show, Misionero is “bringing the crunch” to the show floor this year.

“This year, we’re showcasing our Crispy Harvest Blends, a fresh, field-grown innovation redefining what it means to serve greens,” Nicole shares. “Available in green or red-and-green formats, these blends are naturally sweet, satisfyingly crunchy, and visually stunning. They deliver premium performance while staying true to our roots in organic, field-grown excellence.”

Crispy Harvest Blends are organically field-grown, offering a highly coveted lofty texture, vibrant color, and crave-worthy crunch. They’re also 100 percent usable, washed, and ready-to-eat—delivering efficiency for foodservice and convenience for retail.

“The ‘crispy craze’ is real—shoppers and diners want hearty greens that hold up, taste fresh, and look beautiful. While greenhouse greens have led the trend, Misionero’s organic, field-grown Crispy Harvest Blends make it possible to deliver that same elevated eating experience in a more accessible and sustainable way,” Nicole adds. “For retailers and operators, that means you can meet consumer demand for premium-quality greens with a solution that balances organic integrity, field-grown flavor, and cost efficiency. With Crispy Harvest, you get field-grown authenticity and unbeatable value.”

As Nicole emphasizes, Crispy Harvest isn’t just another salad blend. It’s the next generation of organic, field-grown greens.

“Whether you’re plating for a dinner rush or filling a produce aisle, it’s all crunch, no waste, and ready when you are. With Crispy Harvest, you don’t have to choose between organic quality and field-grown affordability—you get both in every bite,” she explains. “Southern Innovations is a great platform to highlight how organic, field-grown solutions like Crispy Harvest can bring real impact to retail shelves and menus.”

Misionero’s Crispy Harvest Blends will be displayed at booth #516 during the show, so don’t forget to stop by! For more industry updates in the lead-up to Southern Innovations, you know where to click.