Honeydew purchases inched up two percentage points in the past year. Purchases increased according to income (following a four-year trend) and age. For the second consecutive year, shoppers in the Northeast comprised the region most likely to purchase the green-fleshed melon, while those in the South made up the region least likely to buy.
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.
02/13/2012
The approach of spring means more Mexican melons, mangoes and other commodities crossing the border at Nogales, Ariz.
01/27/2012
Despite less than ideal weather conditions, importers expect a solid melon deal out of Mexico and Central America.
01/09/2012
A group of university researchers from six states is surveying producers, retailers and consumers for their views on desirable traits in cantaloupe and honeydew melons.
12/02/2011
The listeria outbreak first linked to Colorado cantaloupe in September had a devastating effect on the entire U.S. melon category in October, statistics from the Perishables Group reveal.
CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (41*-32*-18) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica. Movement expected to increase. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5-6s $18.95-19.95. Ports of entry: Southern California. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supply in too few hands to establish a market. Quality good. *revised.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (2-8-11) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading active. Prices 2/3 cartons 5-6s $20.35-24.35 few $26.35. Quality variable. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of Feb. 13.
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