Western Melon Toss-Up
Shippers are torn between long shelf-life and sweeter cantaloupe, while watermelons and honeydews diversify. California is one of the leading state producers of watermelons and… Read More
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Mexico’s Produce: Forging Ahead
Originally printed in the January 2018 issue of Produce Business. Increasing variety and value-oriented options shape the future of U.S. neighbor’s exportable offer. In 1989,… Read More
Melon Merchandising For Year-Round Appeal
Thanks to the increasing quality grown overseas, this fruit offers flavorful options for consumers. Melon sales may peak between the Memorial Day and Labor Day… Read More
Southern Fruit Supplies
From Carolina peaches to Georgia blueberries, The South diversifies. Strawberries grown in the South, aside from national producer Florida, are largely sold locally, many of… Read More
Fresh Melons Scream Summer in Produce
Thirty years ago, if produce managers wanted to build a melon display as the centerpiece of the section, they were usually forced to wait until… Read More