Calmei is a California-based seller of Myrica rubra fruits founded in 2018.[1]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry |
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| Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Yunfei Chen, Charlie Lucero |
| Headquarters | California |
| Products | Myrica rubra |
| Website | calmei-yangmei |
Yunfei Chen grew out trees from seed in 2009 and then grafted on imported trees from China in 2012.[1][2] The company was founded by Chen and Charlie Lucero in 2018.
Calmei sells four varieties of Myrica rubra purple pearl, eastern giant, sweet violet and pink crystal which are licensed to farmers.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Yan, Matt (July 13, 2023). "At about $60 per pound, this might be the most expensive fruit in the Bay Area". San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco: San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "Californians relish their first taste of exotic yangmei". California Bountiful Magazine. californiabountiful.com. July 2020. pp. 6–10. Retrieved 2023-09-28.