Packer Stories

02/13/2012

Honeydew melons out of Mexico have been in short supply on the U.S. market, but as February began, Nogales, Ariz.-based shippers such as SunFed and MAS Melons & Grapes LLC reported volumes were close to those projected.

01/30/2012

Fresh produce processors have an option to help reduce pathogens on cantaloupe rinds in Birko Corp.’s peroxyacetic acid formulation Birkoside MP-2.

01/30/2012

A new edition of food safety guidance for cantaloupes is expected by the end of July.

The timetable for new commodity-specific food safety guidance for cantaloupe was announced less than a month after a crisis-inspired meeting of the cantaloupe industry in San Diego on Jan. 11.

01/27/2012

Despite less than ideal weather conditions, importers expect a solid melon deal out of Mexico and Central America.

01/27/2012

SAN DIEGO — Reggie Griffin may have been the most influential and knowledgeable man in the produce industry.

Market Scope - Cantaloupes — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 13

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (301*-125*-48) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to increase. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading active. Prices 9s lower; others higher. Half cartons 9s $11.95-12.95, 12s $13.95-14.95, 15s mostly $14.95. Oversized ½ cartons 9s (6s) mostly $11.95-12.95. Ports of entry: Southern California. Trading active. Prices higher. Half cartons 9-12s $16.95, 15s $16.95-18.95. Quality good. *revised.