Watermelons
Big watermelon production and promotions are just ahead, the National Watermelon Promotion Board reports.
Federal health agencies are investigating a Salmonella Carrau outbreak involving 93 people, linked to fresh-cut cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon from Caito Foods, Indianapolis.
Though prices were high in early April, seasonally increasing supplies of watermelon are on tap through the summer months.
The National Watermelon Promotion Board, Winter Springs, Fla., received 170 entries from across the U.S. and Canada for its 11th annual retail display contest.
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The strategic marketing alliance will provide cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon and mixed melons to retail, foodservice and fresh-cut customers.
The National Watermelon Promotion Board has launched a summer-long promotion leveraging recent research that finds the majority of consumers say eating watermelon boosts their mood.
Retail opportunities include in-store, digital and social media marketing components. At foodservice, key messages focus on educating and inspiring foodservice decision-makers.
Along with supporting the induction of Florida grower Raymon J. Land Sr., the company will also showcase two of its firm-flesh watermelon varieties.
This partnership will provide Syngenta with exclusive access to Apricus’ watermelon, melon and squash breeding pipeline and germplasm.
Eight member seats are open for terms that will begin in 2026.