Cantaloupe
The Waterloupe melon combines the appearance and sweet flavor of a cantaloupe with the crisp texture of a watermelon, arriving in premium, retailer-friendly packaging to capitalize on growing consumer demand for specialty melons.
The company says the early-season melons offer exceptional flavor and a consistent eating experience.
Arizona native Pat Tucker, who helped grow the regional farm into a year-round international melon supplier, will continue to serve as a consultant.
Wholesale Produce Supply recalled its products after a routine sampling program revealed that the finished products potentially contained bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Aiming to connect with younger consumers, the playful and informative initiative highlights the fruit’s health benefits, versatility and California roots.
Fresh Trends 2025 data shows that only a third of consumers know how to pick a ripe cantaloupe, but variety shifts in the industry means there are new ripeness rules.
The company says organic melon season will run from May through December, with melons coming from California, North Carolina and Mexico.
Following a positive test result in Michigan, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based grower recalled 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold in retail supermarkets.
Melon grower and importer Sol Group, Pompano Beach Fla., will be shipping honeydews and cantaloupes this summer, and a full line of Kiss brand melons.
Federal health agencies are investigating a Salmonella Carrau outbreak involving 93 people, linked to fresh-cut cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon from Caito Foods, Indianapolis.
The number of people with salmonella linked to fresh-cut melons shipped by Caito Foods has increased, and the Food and Drug Administration has released a list of hundreds of retail outlets that received the products.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
Georgia growers who supply mostly retailers say they’re doing fine, but as for foodservice business — well, not so much.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect industry companies in different ways, and they are responding with everything from donations to frontline employees to rolling out plans to keep employees safe.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
There should be no gap between old crop and new crop sweet potato shipments in Arkansas, one leading marketer reports.
Haitian mangoes maintained their lead on The Packer’s PMG the week of May 18, and cherries claimed the second spot.
The United Fresh Produce Association will be presenting the data from its latest FreshFacts on Retail report, covering the first quarter of 2020, with a web seminar.
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
Blythe, Calif.-based Fisher Ranch has expanded melon exports by extending the commodity’s storage window with the use of SmartFresh.
Ayco Farms Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla., is starting its 15th offshore melon season in November.
Meijer is recalling whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe products after a sampling program in Michigan detected salmonella.
Fyffes has converted all of its melon shipments to include the use of recycled and repurposed wooden pallets from CHEP.
An outbreak of Salmonella Javiana traced to a fresh-cut fruit salad from Tailor Cut Produce is over, according to agencies investigating the outbreak
BASF has formally agreed to acquire ASL, one of the most innovative melon breeding companies in the world, to continue expanding its position as a preferred partner in the fruit and vegetable value chain.
Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based Classic Fruit Co.’s Guatemalan farm, Classic Guatemala, has earned the Rainforest Alliance certification.
Fresh Farms offers cucumbers, soft squash and cantaloupes. Fresh Farms is adding new items every week.