Finger limes are the newfound obsession of celebrity chef and TV personality George Duran after a recent tour of Shanley Farms in Morro Bay. The visit—part of a Visit California press tour—marked Duran's first time tasting the vibrant citrus pearls.
Duran's delight at tasting the exotic fruit closely mirrors that of Shanley Farms founder Jim Shanley, who discovered the fruit nearly 20 years ago. Shanley became the first grower to propagate and sell finger limes in California and across the country.
"My dad was at a citrus exposition, and when he sampled a finger lime, he said, 'Why have I never heard of this? This is the coolest thing I've ever tasted," said Megan Shanley Warren, Shanley Farms co-owner and CEO. "That's almost verbatim what George said when he tried the finger lime."
© Shanley FarmsDuran (left) recently visited Shanley Farms in Morro Bay and tasted finger limes for the first time.
Duran and his family spent nearly three hours touring the company's operations, sampling produce, and capturing content. While details are still in development, Duran has shared plans to pitch Shanley Farms and their finger limes for upcoming media features—from personal social media highlights to potentially extending the reach to outlets like Good Morning America and others.
Finger limes—often called "citrus caviar" for their tiny, flavor-packed pearls—have become a hit among chefs, mixologists, and adventurous food lovers. Originally native to Australia, finger limes are now grown in the U.S. exclusively by a handful of producers.
The 2025 finger lime season is underway now and continues through December, weather permitting. Wholesale pricing and volume discounts are available for qualified retail and food service buyers.
For inquiries, please email [email protected] or call (805) 323-6525.
For more information:
Megan Shanley Warren
Shanley Farms
Tel: +1 (805) 234-7862
[email protected]
https://www.shanleyfarms.com/
