KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local entrepreneur was announced as the winner of the Watermelon Business Challenge for Knox County.
The owner of Linneweber’s Sauce Company competed against other participants to create products using fresh watermelon or involving the process of watermelon production.
Chris Linneweber took advantage of his locally grown chili peppers and ingredients to create two different sauces. Those are Cayennermelon which is a higher spice sauce, and Waterbellon which is watermelon and bell pepper based sauce with no spice. Linneweber was awarded a check for business expenses and resources to help further his business.
“I’ve gotten a lot of publicity out of it and reaching out to a ton of people that I normally wouldn’t get to. So, it’s been great for me and my business, and the growth,” Linneweber said.
If you are interested in supporting this small business you can do so by visiting their Facebook page or by visiting these local stores in Knox County. Which are Pretty Posies, The Dutch Pantry, and The Melon Patch.
