Oxnard,
California
December 21, 2004
Bambino personal watermelons
developed by Seminis Inc.,
the world's largest developer, producer and marketer of
vegetable and fruit seeds, were named one of the "Most Amazing
Inventions of 2004" by Time magazine. The seedless mini fruits
weigh 4 to 6 pounds, about the size of a large cantaloupe.
Bambino is the culmination of nearly ten years of traditional
plant breeding and research.
"Bambino mini watermelons offer the convenience of serving just
one or two people," said Dr. Bruno Ferrari, President and Chief
Operating Officer of Seminis. "We developed Bambino for life on
the go. It fits easily into your refrigerator or ice chest, and
it is perfectly portable for family outings."
According to Time, Bambino "is not the hulking mass you've had
to lug home from the grocery store for the family picnic." The
magazine indicated that Seminis' mini watermelon is "sweeter
than its larger cousin."
Seminis Inc. is the world's largest developer, producer and
marketer of vegetable seeds. Its products are designed to reduce
the need for agricultural chemicals, increase crop yield, reduce
spoilage, offer longer shelf life, and create better tasting
foods and foods with better nutritional content. Seminis has
established a worldwide presence and global distribution network
that spans 150 countries and territories. Bambino is a
registered trademark of Seminis Inc. |